The “Blue Monster” is back on the PGA Tour schedule, and players weighed in on the challenge of returning to one of the game’s toughest courses.
Highlights: 2026 PGA Professional Championship, Round 3
Third-round highlights of the PGA of America's PGA Professional Championship at Bandon Dunes.
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As conference championships begin, it’s time to forecast the 72-team field for NCAA Division I women’s golf regionals.
Conference championships are now underway as men’s and women’s teams battle for automatic bids into the NCAA postseason, and we’ll track the results as they finish.
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USGA on U.S. Women's Open: 'The women deserve to play' at places like Riviera
John Bodenhamer of the United States Golf Association discussed the importance of women competing on courses where the men play, including iconic venues like Riviera Country Club, and reflected on the significance of returning to the Palisades area after last year’s fires ahead of the U.S. Women's Open.
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Spieth enjoyed a Pebble Beach-Cypress Point double last Sunday with his brother, and the iconic day included a hole-in-one on Cypress’ 15th hole.
Ryo Hisatsune shot a bogey-free 62 to take the 18-hole lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the PGA Tour’s first signature event of the year. Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns each sit a stroke off after firing respective 9-under 63s, while the red-hot Chris Gotterup is T-4. It was another slow start for Scottie Scheffler who finished T-62 with a first-round 72 that included three bogeys.
Chris Gotterup extended his streak to nine straight birdies over two rounds on two very different courses. He ultimately settled for an 8-under 64 on Thursday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, leaving him two behind Ryo Hisatsune.
Keegan Bradley and amateur Mary Meeker combined for a 13-under 59 during the opening round of the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Bradley and Meeker carry a two-stroke lead over three other pairings.
The former Nike athlete has worn Pebble Beach-logoed gear all week, and Thursday’s look included a navy Pebble hoodie and matching hat.
Rory McIlroy shot 4-under 68 at Spyglass Hill in the first round of the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. But it could have been a lot lower if not for two double bogeys in three holes.
Last week it was a 2-over 73, this week it’s an even-par 72 start for Scottie Scheffler at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Again, however, he’s 10 shots back after the first round on the PGA Tour. Highlights from the world No. 1 and his press conference.
Amateur Murray Demo slam-dunked his approach shot on the par-4 16th at Pebble Beach and then playing companion Chris Gotterup nearly spun his in for eagle at the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.