Ryan Palmer shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the Byron Nelson Championship, a year after losing a playoff to Keegan Bradley in the event.

Ryan Palmer shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the Byron Nelson Championship, a year after losing a playoff to Keegan Bradley in the event.

Brandt Snedeker improved his Ryder Cup resume by pummeling Thomas Bjorn at the World Match Play.

Brandt Snedeker improved his Ryder Cup resume by pummeling Thomas Bjorn at the World Match Play.

Ian Poulter ready to put substance before style as defending champions at World Match Play

Ian Poulter ready to put substance before style as defending champions at World Match Play

The age of parity has arrived and will be on full display in Dallas (and New Jersey and Spain).

The age of parity has arrived and will be on full display in Dallas (and New Jersey and Spain).

Bubba Watson may not have dropped any cash, but he's likely received some advice.

Bubba Watson may not have dropped any cash, but he's likely received some advice.

Even as he grinned all the way to the end, Matt Kuchar showed his ruthless side in making the Players Championship his biggest victory, writes Sports Illustrated's Michael Bamberger. It was his fourth career Tour victory, but his first since 2010.

Even as he grinned all the way to the end, Matt Kuchar showed his ruthless side in making the Players Championship his biggest victory, writes Sports Illustrated's Michael Bamberger. It was his fourth career Tour victory, but his first since 2010.

Butch Harmon’s latest (and last) instruction video includes a surprise Tiger appearance.

Butch Harmon’s latest (and last) instruction video includes a surprise Tiger appearance.

Tiger wasn't all bad at the Players, but his short irons and putting are holding him back.

Tiger wasn't all bad at the Players, but his short irons and putting are holding him back.

Some said Matt Kuchar was too nice to win a big event. Does his victory at the Players change our panelists' perceptions? They debate this, Kevin Na's crazy (and slow) adventure, Rickie's finish, Tiger's fade, Tim Finchem's failure to stand up to Augusta and more.

Some said Matt Kuchar was too nice to win a big event. Does his victory at the Players change our panelists' perceptions? They debate this, Kevin Na's crazy (and slow) adventure, Rickie's finish, Tiger's fade, Tim Finchem's failure to stand up to Augusta and more.

<p>Did Kevin Na&rsquo;s waggles and stopped swings drive you crazy? Imagine how he feels.</p>

<p>Did Kevin Na&rsquo;s waggles and stopped swings drive you crazy? Imagine how he feels.</p>