Site last updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Log In

Reset Password
MENU
Butler County's great daily newspaper

IN BRIEF

KAPALUA, Hawaii — Robert Garrigus, the biggest hitter on the PGA Tour, is leading the Tournament of Champions thanks to one of the shortest clubs in his bag.

Garrigus holed out a wedge for eagle on the 16th hole Friday, then followed that with two big drives and to set up easy birdies for a 10-under 63 and a one-shot lead going into the weekend at the season-opening event.

Garrigus, who qualified for the winners-only event in the final tournament of the PGA Tour season, was at 14-under 132 and will be in the final group with Carl Pettersson, who birdied the last hole for a 67.

SAN FRANCISCO — Declaring it a “perfect competitive opportunity,” Jim Harbaugh on Friday accepted the job as coach of the 49ers and said his goal is to win a Lombardi Trophy for “one of the legendary franchises in all of football.”The successful Stanford coach gets to remain in the Bay Area, moving to the NFL after four years with the Cardinal. ESPN reported Harbaugh's deal is for $25 million over five years.

More in Sports Brief

Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter

* indicates required
TODAY'S PHOTOS