Jonathan Broomhead’s incredible start to the season continued as he claimed a share of the lead in Wednesday’s first round of the Gary & Vivienne Player Challenge.

Top-ranked Nelly Korda, world No 2 Jeeno Thitikul and third-ranked Lydia Ko chase a Major title none of them has won when the 80th US Women's Open tees off on Thursday.

Jack Nicklaus says he was surprised Masters winner Rory McIlroy did not tell him in advance that he was not playing in this week's Nicklaus-hosted PGA Memorial tournament.