Golf

Tiger Woods is recovering from a stomach ailment but should be ready to lead the U.S. team against Britain and Ireland in this weekend’s Walker Cup at Porthcawl, Wales.

Woods, 19, the two-time U.S. Amateur champion, was expected to be ready to play Saturday for the 10-man American squad. The Americans have won 30 of the 34 previous meetings, including a lopsided 19-5 victory two years ago in the United States.

Russ Cochran birdied the final hole from the back bunker for a six-under-par 66 at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Canada, and a one-shot lead over New Zealand’s Grant Waite in the wind-swept first round of the $1.3-million Canadian Open.

There were six players at 68, among them Bill Glasson and Andrew Magee.

Jim Gallagher Jr., a two-time winner this season, was in a large group at 69. Hawaiian Open winner John Morse shot a 70, and Fred Couples shot 71. Defending champion Nick Price and Lee Janzen, a three-time winner this season, were among those at 72.