Ames takes first-round lead at Senior Open
Stephen Ames fired six birdies and an eagle in a flawless opening-round 65 to take a one-stroke lead at the Senior Open on Thursday. The Canadian celebrated his 53rd birthday with a bogey-free display at Gleneagles, sinking a 20ft eagle putt on the par-five 12th and three more birdies coming on the back nine. Overnight leader Thomas Bjorn sits one off the pace following a 66 featuring six birdies.