Golfer Adam Schenk withdrew from The American Express PGA event after his first round Thursday due to back spasms, according to tournament organizers. Schenk, a 32-year-old from Indiana ...

Paul Peterson, a seasoned golfer from Oregon State, made an impressive debut at the Sony Open with a strong first round. Having played on various tours worldwide, his extensive experience prepared him for the PGA Tour.

Harry Hall, Denny McCarthy and Eric Cole, all of whom got an early start in Hawaii last week at Kapalua, also opened at 64 along with Adam Schenk ... The lefty from Oregon State has five passport ...