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Retief Goosen leads SAS Championship with others chasing Schwab playoffs

Retief Goosen holds a one-stroke advantage at the SAS Championship after firing a 7-under 65 to open the final regular-season event of the PGA Tour Champions. His late-round surge included birdies on the 15th and 18th holes paired with an eagle at the 17th, moving him to fourth in the season standings.

Richard Green sits one shot back, while Tag Ridings follows two strokes behind the leader. Players are currently competing for critical points to secure a top-72 finish and qualify for the Charles Schwab Cup playoffs, with Heath Slocum currently holding the final spot on the bubble.

Competitors are preparing for a significant shift in weather conditions expected for Saturday's second round.

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