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he Scottish Seniors Open is to continue at Dalmahoy in Edinburgh on 20-22 August, but the loss of title sponsors Golden Charter means that prize-money will drop from pounds 150,000 to pounds 100,000.

Steve Flesch birdied the last two holes to take a one-stroke lead at the PGA Colonial at Fort Worth, Texas. The 32-year-old American defied windy conditions to shoot a four-under-par 66 as he seeks to win his first Tour event. Jeff Sluman and Fiji's Vijay Singh share second place after carding three-under 67s.