PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- David Hearn huddled with Mike Weir at the Canadian Open about learning from near-misses. Weir, the 2003 Masters champion, is now 43 and settling in as a mentor to his younger countrymen. Hearn may be just coming into his own as a pro golfer at age 34. Less than a month after losing in a playoff at the John Deere Classic for his best finish on the PGA Tour, Hearn shot a 4-under 66 on Thursday in the first round of the PGA Championship. That was the second-best score of the morning session, a shot behind Jim Furyk. The last time the PGA was played at Oak Hill 10 years ago, Weir was coming off his Masters title and was in contention heading into Sunday. The course is about 2 1/2 hours east of Hearns hometown of Brantford, Ontario -- best known as the hometown of Wayne Gretzky, who has also imparted athletic advice to Hearn. Hearn lost in a three-man playoff July 14 to 19-year-old Jordan Spieth, the youngest winner on the PGA Tour in more than eight decades. Hearn was not that sort of prodigy. He played on the Web.com Tour from 2006-10. Hearn describes himself as a patient golfer, a trait that has served him well in the bigger picture. "My career has always had a certain progression, and Ive always found a way to get competitive at the next level that Ive been to," he said. "For me right now, its just a matter of trying to continue that on, and as Ive been on the PGA Tour for a few years now, Ive gotten better at playing well in the bigger events." Hearn bogeyed the first and last holes Thursday but otherwise successfully attacked the course with his driver, taking advantage of softer greens in the morning after overnight rain. Hearn shot 69 in the final round of the John Deere to reach the playoff with Spieth and defending champion Zach Johnson. He missed a makeable putt on the fourth playoff hole that wouldve won it. Spieth went on to clinch victory on the fifth playoff hole. "Proud of the way I played," Hearn said. "Disappointed that it didnt quite go my way at the finish, but overall, played a really solid tournament. So it feels good for me to be in contention, and I feel like Ive been playing some really good golf the last few months." At the Canadian Open two weeks ago, Hearn shot 73 on Sunday to tie for 44th. But that earned him just enough money to move up one spot on the PGA Championship points list to first alternate, all but assuring him of a spot at Oak Hill. Hearn also got in a good chat with Weir. "Mike is at a point in his career now where hes definitely wanting to give back more, and hes definitely doing a good job of that," Hearn said. "Hes definitely trying to take on that mentorship role a little bit more with some of the players."Akiem Hicks Bears Jersey . Roman Josi had a goal and an assist to lead the Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday night. Roquan Smith Bears Jersey . The Masters champion and winner of last weeks Australian PGA has a three-round total of 14-under 199 at Royal Melbourne. "Im in a really good position for tomorrow," Scott said. http://www.bearsfootballpro.com/Authentic_Devin-Hester_Bears_Jersey/ .ca! Hi Kerry, Its another day and here we are looking at another dubious hit to the head. In this case Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky elbowed Saku Koivu in the head about a second after he dished off the puck to a teammate, knocking him unconscious. Roquan Smith Youth Jersey . Breaking three of his own world records on his way to winning in Paris, Chan silenced the critics and left the audiences standing in appreciation and awe. Roquan Smith Womens Jersey . The Lightning are 2-0 so far on a four-game road trip, giving the club five straight wins as the guest and improving Tampas away record this season to 11-8-2.With college football right around the corner, its the time of year for splendid surprises, like walk-ons suddenly finding out theyve earned scholarships.?At Ball State, fifth-year senior Kyle Seger was finishing up a long day of practice when the team decided to play its own version of The Price Is Right to reveal that the defensive end would be receiving a full scholarship.Check out this awesome video.?He may have only played in four games last season, but first-year coach?Mike Neu said Segers dedicatioon and work ethic made it an easy decision to grant him a scholarship.dddddddddddd[Segers] the first guy on the list when you talk about putting in the work, the extra time, first guy in the building, last guy to leave, couldnt have happened to a better guy, Neu said. Hes earned it. You young guys need to know that.The Cardinals open their season on Sept. 2 vs. Georgia State.? ' ' '