Golf:Keegan Bradley holds an early two-shot lead over Jason Dufner in the first round of golf's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Course, a month after they faced off in a play-off at the USPGA Championship at nearby Atlanta Athletic Club.

Bradley, who beat his fellow American in a play-off at the final Major of the season, shot a six-under 64, while Dufner finished his round at four under par.

Dufner is one shot ahead of the American duo of Charles Howell III and Hunter Mahan and Australian Adam Scott, all of whom finished with 67s.

England’s Luke Donald was three under after 12 holes, the same mark as Steve Stricker, who had played 15 holes. Justin Rose was one under after 12. FedEx Cup leader Webb Simpson was two under after 12

The winner of the tournament will pick up just over €1 million, while the overall play-off champion receives a bonus of €7.25 million.