Nitties rises to top, Mickelson sinks at FBR Open

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Jan. 29, 2009

James Nitties shot a 6-under 65 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with Lucas Glover in the FBR Open at TPC Scottsdale, renowned as the most partying stop on the PGA Tour.

Rookie leads at PGA FBR Open

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Rookie James Nitties, playing in his third event on the PGA Tour, grabbed a share of the lead Thursday after one round of the FBR Open in Arizona.

Nitties, Day share PGA qualifying lead

LAQUINTA, Calif., Dec. 5 (UPI) -- James Nitties and Glen Day shared the lead Friday midway through the six-round PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament in California.

Australian leads PGA Tour qualifier

LAQUINTA, Calif., Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Australian James Nitties shot a 9-under 63 Thursday that put him one shot in front after two rounds of the six-day PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament in California.

Holmes leads by two shots at FBR Open

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 2 (UPI) -- J.B. Holmes posted a 5-under 66 in the third round Saturday to take a two-stroke lead at the PGA's FBR Open in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Quinney holds two-shot lead at FBR Open

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 3 (UPI) -- PGA Tour rookie Jeff Quinney shot a 3-under 68 Saturday and holds a two-stroke lead over Aaron Baddeley after three rounds of the FBR Open in Arizona.

Holmes an easy winner at Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 5 (UPI) -- PGA Tour rookie John B. Holmes won the FBR Open at Scottsdale, Ariz., by seven shots over a group of five players Sunday.

Lowery, Cejka share lead at FBR Open

PHOENIX, Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Steve Lowery and Alex Cejka are tied for the lead after Thursday's first round of the FBR Open at Scottsdale, Ariz.

Lucas Glover wins the FUNAI Classic

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Lucas Glover won the FUNAI Golf Classic at Walt Disney World Resort Sunday with a closing 7-under 65.

Lonard wins Australian PGA

COOLUM, Australia, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Peter Lonard shot a 7-under-par 65 Sunday and won the Australian PGA Championship.

NItties leads Estes by 1 in Australia PGA

COOLUM, Australia, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Twenty-two-year-old rookie James Nitties held a one-shot lead over American Bob Estes Saturday after three rounds of the Australian PGA Championship.