Phil in the Blank: Is Mickelson using verbal gamesmanship?

Robert Damron, Damon Hack, Will Haskett, and Amanda Blumenherst react to what Phil Mickelson is saying versus how he is playing at the Desert Classic.

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From 'rusty' to record-breaking, Mickelson opens Desert Classic in 60

By Ryan Lavner January 17, 2019 at 7:24 PM

If this is his idea of rusty, it could be another special year for Phil Mickelson, who shot 60 Thursday at the Desert Classic.

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Highlights: Phil makes 10 birdies, one eagle in opening 60 - see them all

By Golf Channel Digital January 17, 2019 at 6:45 PM

Phil Mickelson made 10 birdies and one eagle in the first round of the Desert Classic. See them all with these Day 1 highlights.

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Phil on Torrey Pines: 'Not really a great place for me'

By Ryan Lavner January 17, 2019 at 7:33 PM

With less than 24 hours until the deadline, Phil Mickelson still hasn’t decided whether to play in his hometown event.

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Defending champ Rahm (66) still feeling effects of flu

By Ryan Lavner January 17, 2019 at 7:48 PM

Jon Rahm was battling more than the wind and the cold Thursday at the Desert Classic.

Golf Central

Highlights: Mickelson shows no rust in Desert Classic opened round

Morning Drive

Damron tries to take credit for Mickelson's great play

Golf Central

Mickelson (60): 'I came in with very low expectations'

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N. Korda, Fish bond at Diamond Resorts TOC

By Randall Mell January 18, 2019 at 4:07 PM

Nelly Korda didn’t take long to get comfortable with the celebrity/athlete pairings at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions.

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The party – and LPGA season – begins at Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions

By Randall Mell January 17, 2019 at 6:18 PM

LPGA commissioner Mike Whan predicted the new Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions would be the biggest party on tour. He wasn't kidding.

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LPGA's new maternity policy to help players balance motherhood and work

By Randall Mell January 17, 2019 at 1:02 PM

The LPGA tour is delivering a revamped maternity policy, expected to go into effect over the next week.

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Golf's newest power couple: LPGA's Kang, Web.com Tour's McNealy

By Randall Mell January 17, 2019 at 4:12 PM

LPGA player Danielle Kang and Web.com Tour golfer Maverick McNealy are a couple, Kang confirmed Thursday at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions.

Morning Drive

Sneak peek: 1-on-1 with LPGA commissioner Michael Whan

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LPGA's Whan starstruck at Diamond Resorts TOC

Morning Drive

Hack: 'Ko has her magic back, great for the game'

News & Opinion

Cut Line: Phil's year-opening 60 a pleasant surprise

By Rex Hoggard January 18, 2019 at 3:03 PM

The PGA Tour returned to the mainland, Phil Mickelson earned early kudos at the Desert Classic and the European Tour got things started with an old-fashioned Twitter bout.

Golf Central

Will players putt with the pins in at the Masters? Fred Ridley didn't say no

By Nick Menta January 17, 2019 at 11:03 AM

Will players really be allowed to putt with the pins in during the Masters? Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley was asked just that Thursday.

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Davis: USGA remains in fact-finding mode in Li investigation

By Nick Menta January 17, 2019 at 11:28 AM

"Relative to a possible breach of the amateur-status code by Lucy Li, that’s exactly right — we’re in a fact-finding mode," Davis said.

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Toms, Durant share first-round lead in PGA Tour Champions season opener

By Associated Press January 17, 2019 at 10:23 PM

David Toms and Joe Durant each shot 7-under 65 on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions’ season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai.

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Casey shares lead, Love two back at suspended Singapore Open

By Golf Channel Digital January 18, 2019 at 7:35 AM

Paul Casey shared the lead at the Singapore Open, with Davis Love III two shots back as darkness halted play on Day 2.

News & Opinion

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

Golf Central

Late birdies give Dou win in Web.com season opener

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

Photos

Top Photos: Jan. 17, 2019

The best images from around the world of golf, including Abu Dhabi, the LPGA Diamond Resorts and the Desert Classic.

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Best of: Blair O'Neal through the years

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Best of: Phil and Amy Mickelson

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Best of: Justin and Kate Rose

Golf Central

Mexico's Ortiz (66) takes first-round lead at LAAC

By Nick Menta January 17, 2019 at 3:56 PM

Mexico's Alvaro Ortiz took the Day 1 lead at the LAAC with a first-round, 6-under 66. It marked the fifth time he's held the end-of-day lead at this event.

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Slumbers: R&A may consider extending Open invite to future LAAC winners

By Nick Menta January 17, 2019 at 4:47 PM

For the first time last fall, the R&A awarded the winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship a spot in The Open Championship.

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Ortiz finally arrives for his last chance to win the Latin America Amateur

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

Latin America Amateur Championship heading to Mayakoba in 2020

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

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Sudden success and failure have quickly matured Chaplet

News & Opinion

Lowry leads by 3 in Abu Dhabi, looks to end drought

By Associated Press January 18, 2019 at 8:20 AM

Shane Lowry moved closer to his first win in 3 1/2 years by shooting 5-under 67 in the third round at the Abu Dhabi Championship, extending his lead to three strokes on Friday.

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Highlights: Lowry leads by three after 54 holes in Abu Dhabi

Rolex Series

Koepka trails, but 'can get on a hot run' in final round

Rolex Series

Poulter ends 'frustrating' round with an eagle

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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.

Grill Room

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.