Tiger set for Torrey, but could a major scouting trip to Pebble be in play?

We know Tiger Woods is ready to return at Torrey Pines, but could he play Pebble Beach as a U.S. Open scouting event?

Tour's new schedule an embarrassment of riches, but could hurt some events

By Rex Hoggard January 16, 2019 at 12:45 PM

For all players, from the stars to the rank-and-file members, the crowded new PGA Tour schedule is a good problem to have, but some events might feel the squeeze more than others.

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Tiger commits to Farmers Insurance Open to start 2019

By Ryan Lavner January 16, 2019 at 12:15 PM

Tiger Woods has committed to next week’s Farmers Insurance Open. Woods officially signed up Wednesday morning, two days before the deadline.

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Late birdies give Dou win in Web.com season opener

By Will Gray January 16, 2019 at 4:41 PM

With one last birdie putt and an emphatic fist pump, Zecheng "Marty" Dou put an exclamation mark on the season-opener on the Web.com Tour.

Golf Central

McIlroy commits to Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines for first time

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Li's amateur status still in 'limbo' with USGA investigation

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2019 Sanderson Farms winner to receive Masters invite

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World No. 1 Rose facing 'plenty of unknowns'

By Ryan Lavner January 16, 2019 at 3:43 PM

Justin Rose is as curious as anyone entering this week’s Desert Classic.

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Mickelson preps for Desert Classic by playing with JT and Walhberg

George Savaricas reports on how Phil Mickelson's track record is pretty good in the western swing and on his round with Justin Thomas , Mark Wahlberg,

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From beating Tiger to getting engaged, Rahm recounts signature moments

From Ryder Cup victory over Tiger Woods to getting engaged, Jon Rahm recounts his signature moments from 2018.

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Longtime looper Fulcher to undergo heart surgery

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Mickelson grouped with Wise at Desert Classic

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Can Mickelson beat Snead's record of oldest PGA Tour winner?

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Family on Lexi's bag: 'That's who cares about me'

By Randall Mell January 16, 2019 at 12:58 PM

Lexi Thompson will tee it up this week with her youngest brother, Curtis, as caddie. He was on her bag when she won the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship last year.

News & Opinion

Lewis' return kicks off big year for moms on the LPGA

By Randall Mell January 15, 2019 at 9:06 AM

New mom Stacy Lewis begins his comeback at this week's LPGA opener. Gerina Piller and Suzann Pettersen will eventually follow suit and face new challenges in 2019.

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Tournament of Champions a thrill for first-time LPGA winners

By Samantha Marks January 16, 2019 at 6:35 PM

Being invited to the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions is a special way to start the season, all the more for those who won their first career LPGA event in 2018.

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LPGA gets taste of new rules starting at Diamond Resorts

By Randall Mell January 15, 2019 at 3:49 PM

Caddies aligning players for shots and putts has always been more prevalent in LPGA than PGA Tour events, but you won’t see it this season, starting this week.

Golf Central

Jutanugarn sisters reach goal of both starting season at Diamond Resorts

Morning Drive

Intriguing players in 2019: Deep dive on Lexi and Wie

Morning Drive

Back to work: Lewis to make her first start as a mother

News & Opinion

Lowry (62) grabs HSBC lead after losing Tour card

By Associated Press January 16, 2019 at 10:06 AM

Irish golfer Shane Lowry is looking to reignite his career after losing his card on the PGA Tour last year. Beginning 2019 with a 10-under 62 is pretty much the ideal way to start.

Rolex Series

Highlights: Lowry (62) leads Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Watch highlights from the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship where Shane Lowry tied the course record of 62.

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Who needs sleep? Poulter shoots 66 in Abu Dhabi after 34 hours of travel

By Ryan Lavner January 16, 2019 at 10:27 AM

There was no more impressive score Wednesday in Abu Dhabi than Ian Poulter’s opening 66. Fighting through jet lag after 34 hours of travel, he managed a 6-under start.

Grill Room

Fernandez-Castano throws shade at Dyson over spike-mark ban

By Grill Room Team January 16, 2019 at 9:12 AM

The European Tour’s 2019 campaign got underway Wednesday at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, which means it was the first opportunity for many in the field to try out the new rules.

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Lowry on 62: 'One of those days where it just felt comfortable'

Morning Drive

Your first time? Westwood takes drop under new rules

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Koepka (67): 'Felt like I played well, struck it well'

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Ortiz finally arrives for last chance to win Latin America Am

By Nick Menta January 16, 2019 at 2:53 PM

After so many close calls — and some wacky travel issues — Mexico's Alvaro Ortiz is staring at his last chance to punch a ticket to Augusta National, at least as an amateur.

Golf Central

Ridley: Latin American Amateur Championship has reached the 'top tier'

The USGA, Augusta National, and R&A have partnered to make sure that golf gives inspiration in Latin American countries, not to mention the invita

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Players vying for Masters invite at Latin America Amateur

By Nick Menta January 16, 2019 at 9:37 AM

Whoever successfully navigates Pete Dye's Teeth of the Dog course this week at the Latin America Amateur Championship will earn an invite to this year's Masters.

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Still best friends: Gana says success hasn't changed Niemann

By Nick Menta January 16, 2019 at 5:24 PM

For the first time in the history of the Latin America Amateur Championship, the defending champion isn't here to defend.

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Sudden success and failure have quickly matured Chaplet

By Nick Menta January 16, 2019 at 5:01 PM

Paul Chaplet won the second edition of the LAAC in 2016 when he was just 16 years old went on to play Augusta three months later as the second-youngest participant in Masters history.

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Social Snapshots: January 2019

Players celebrate the new year and enjoy the offseason in this edition of Social Snapshots.

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The Social: Kuchar saga shows ugly side of Twitter

By Jason Crook January 15, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Matt Kuchar becomes the villain and Zac Efron gives Tiger Woods a run for his money. These and more in this week's edition of The Social.

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Kid writes adorable thank you note after DeChambeau gives him tickets

By Jason Crook January 15, 2019 at 7:35 PM

Bryson DeChambeau has proven there's a method to his madness on the course. On Tuesday, he shared a note he recently received, proving that his work away from the course is paying off as well.

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Watch: Stenson chooses 3-wood over wife ... wait, what?

By Jason Crook January 15, 2019 at 3:32 PM

Henrik Stenson has long been one of the funniest guys in professional golf, but there's one person who may not find his latest joke very funny ... his wife.