Canada's Stephen Ames takes early lead at Dick's Sporting Goods Open
Charles Schwab Cup money leader Stephen Ames fired an 8-under 64 to take the first-round lead at the Dick's Sporting Goods Open on Friday in Endicott, N.Y. The Canadian birdied four of the final six holes at the En-Joie Golf Club to earn a one-shot edge over Steve Allan of Australia.
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![Vancouver's Stephen Ames, pictured earlier this month, continued his strong season on Friday in the first round of the Dick's Sporting Goods Open at the En-Joie Golf Club in Endicott, N.Y. A male golfer swings a club over his left shoulder as he watches his shot.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7243404.1719008780!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/champions-tour-golf.jpg)
Charles Schwab Cup money leader Stephen Ames fired an 8-under 64 to take the first-round lead at the Dick's Sporting Goods Open on Friday in Endicott, N.Y. The Canadian birdied four of the final six holes at the En-Joie Golf Club to earn a one-shot edge over Steve Allan of Australia.