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The Florida swing ends at Innisbrook where the much-daunted Copperhead Course awaits a field that includes returning champ Viktor Hovland and betting favorite Xander Schauffele.
Justin Thomas spoke to Golf Channel’s Amy Rogers about how he’s gearing up for the Valspar Championship after two challenging weeks on the Tour.
Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul talked with reporters ahead of the Fortinet Founders Cup about gearing up for the LPGA tournament and the conditions of the course.
Nelly Korda started off the 2026 season with an impressive win at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Then, she sat out the next three tournaments in Asia to spend time at home training, cooking and spending time with family.
Rory McIlroy revealed his Masters Champions Dinner menu during a conference call with reporters Wednesday and the world No. 2’s choices were predictably inspired by his victory last spring at Augusta National to complete the career Grand Slam.
Amy Rogers talks to Xander Schauffele and Lucas Glover in relation to PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp’s statements last week on the circuit’s future.
Tiger Woods still hasn’t played competitively in nearly two years, but he has suggested a Masters return is possible. He was asked where things stand after Tuesday night’s TGL match.