Stephen Ames takes early edge at Dick's Open

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Charles Schwab Cup money leader Stephen Ames fired an 8-under 64 to take the first-round lead at the Dick's Open on Friday in Endicott, N.Y.

The Canadian continued his strong season with Friday's round, in which he birdied four of the final six holes at En-Joie Golf Club to earn a one-shot edge over Steve Allan of Australia. Rocco Mediate is in third at 6-under 66.

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