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Johnson still sharing lead at Pebble Beach
World No. 1 Dustin Johnson continues to share the lead at Pebble Beach after overcoming some missteps on the back nine.
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Ted Potter made a serious run at a rare sub-60 score on the PGA Tour, getting to 11 under par on the par-71 Monterey Peninsula course with 3 holes to play before bogeying his last 2 holes to shoot 62. Potter was bidding to become just the ninth player to break 60 in PGA Tour history. Jim Furyk has done it twice and holds the all-time record with a 58.
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Shopping at Pebble Beach... This is every badge from the Masters since they started doing patron badges in 1961 thru 2017. Can be yours for the bargain basement price of only $23,000!!!
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Why would a Knight in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire caddie for Clint Eastwood?! Looks like this is World Golf Hall of Fame Sir Nick Faldo's audition tape.
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Rory McIlroy and his dad live Pebble Beach dream with Lefty
When the weather is perfect on the Monterey Peninsula, pro golfers and their amateur partners can't think of a more glorious way to spend a week than at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Golf
About Jordan Spieth's wobbly start and an eye-popping Tiger stat
Coming off a missed cut in his last outing, Spieth heads to the picturesque Pebble Beach Pro-Am with several reasons to feel good about his prospects.
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Romo impressed by Curry on Web.com Tour.
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo and current pro golfer says Steph Curry "is talented" after watching Curry play in the Web.com Tour.
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Woodland takes Phoenix Open
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Weekly 18: At a party in the desert, a golf tournament broke out
By breaking golf's stoic rules, the Phoenix Open draws huge crowds who come to have fun. And did they ever this year. Jason Sobel tells why it's mostly a good thing and why Gary Woodland's victory was all good.
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Gary Woodland wins Phoenix Open in playoff
Gary Woodland was surprised to see his infant son, Jaxson, with his wife, Gabby, late Sunday afternoon at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
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Tour stars dig the rowdy 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale -- with one catch
No matter what happens, you're going to hear it from fans at the 16th hole of the Phoenix Open. Boos or cheers from the stadium are impossible to ignore. Just don't try to recreate the atmosphere everywhere, players say.
Golf
The Masters lingers in his mind, but does Tiger Woods have time?
Woods says it's too early to be thinking about Augusta, but he is also dropping hints about the year's first major -- one that he won four times between 1997 and 2005. There's a lot of work to do between now and April.
Golf
Weekly 18: A big win for Jason Day, and Tiger Woods, at last, can play
An extra day proved valuable for Day at Torrey Pines, where we also learned a few things about the power of Tiger in his return to golf.
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Stephen A. isn't a believer in Tiger.
Stephen A. Smith says Tiger Woods lost the fear he instills in his opponents and does not expect him to ever be the same.
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Men and women, same course
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Everybody wins in unique Oates Vic golf event
The women and men compete for the same amount of prize money on the same golf course at the same time in the annual event, which is growing in popularity with players, sponsors and spectators alike.
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Observations after Tiger Woods' return at Torrey Pines
Tiger had all kinds of trouble hitting the fairway, but despite that he managed to shoot under par at Torrey Pines, no small feat in his return to golf after back surgery.
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Pain-free, Tiger finishes 72 holes on PGA Tour
Tiger Woods says he's "very happy" with his performance in the 2018 Farmers Insurance Open, in which he completed 72 holes and finished tied for 23rd. "I think it was all very positive," he said.
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Curiosity, hope and so many fans surround Tiger Woods in 2018
They lined Torrey Pines' fairways and stood hundreds deep along its greens hours in advance of the first two rounds of the Farmers Insurance Open, drawn by the one man who, for better or worse, transcends the sport of golf.
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Tiger calls first tournament back 'very positive.'
Tiger Woods is optimistic after his -3 performance at the Farmers Insurance Open and was proud of his ability to still be able to grind for 4 rounds.
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Tiger's week a '100% success.'
Andy North says Tiger Woods' return was positive and senses a lot of excitement in the coming months to see how Woods improves.
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Wesley Bryan will be playing these golf balls at TPC Scottsdale this week. He signed a deal with Taco Bell after celebrating his first PGA Tour victory at one of their restaurants last year.
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Juli Inkster is going for a three-peat. After two straight wins as U.S. Solheim Cup captain, it was announced Tuesday that she'll again lead the team next year at Gleneagles.
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Can Hideki Matsuyama join Arnold Palmer as the only golfers to three-peat at the Phoenix Open? He needs to get to the TPC Scottsdale first.
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Jason Day is a PGA Tour winner once again. Twenty months after his last victory, Day had to wait an extra day at Torrey Pines, but returned to hit a beautiful third-shot wedge on the sixth hole to clinch a win over Alex Noren. He'll move back into the world's top-10 for the first time since October.
Golf
Tiger Woods injury timeline
Can Woods return to golf dominance despite being riddled with ailments throughout his career? Take a journey through his injuries over the past 23 years as we wait to see if 2018 will be the year of Tiger.
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Back fusion led Tiger Woods to go without coach: 'I'm relying on feel'
After a lifetime of instruction, Tiger Woods will go it alone as he returns to golf at the Farmers Insurance Open. He says the reason is simple: No one knows what a swing is supposed to look like after back fusion surgery.
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Miguel Angel Jimenez is 54 years old, still stretching on the range, still firing up cigars and still contending for titles after opening 66-68 in Dubai.
PGA Show Week
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It's not just Tiger Week, it's also PGA Show Week, as more than 40,000 golf industry professionals are congregated in Orlando while 1,000 companies are showing off the latest innovations.
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You've heard of Beer Pong, but have you ever heard of Beer Pong Golf? This new party game is being showcased at the PGA Show -- but be careful, it's not as easy as it looks.
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At the 1925 U.S. Open, Bobby Jones called a penalty on himself after violating Rule 18, leading to his now-famous comment, "You might as well praise a man for not robbing a bank." The Bobby Jones company now has a new collection called Rule 18, a nod toward its namesake's integrity.
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Biggest questions for the 2018 LPGA Tour season
As a new year kicks off the 34-tournament LPGA season, who will lead the pack? Will Lexi Thompson find stability? Can Lydia Ko regain her success? Bill Fields highlights what to watch for in 2018.
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While some say golf is on the decline, the LPGA is enjoying an upswing
Although golf has seen highs and lows over the past decade, the LPGA Tour is experiencing an overall increase in popularity and exposure. And it doesn't plan on slowing down, says former player Anya Alvarez.
Golf
Weekly 18: Rory McIlroy came back strong, will Tiger Woods do so, too?
Tommy Fleetwood got the victory in Abu Dhabi, but Rory McIlroy's impressive showing there could signal he's ready for a big comeback year. Jason Sobel believes it, and makes a prediction for Tiger's return this week at Torrey Pines.
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Garcia wins Singapore after 27 holes in one day
With organizers desperate to avert the constant threat of more bad weather and finish the tournament on time, a confident Sergio Garcia played 27 holes on Sunday to take the title.
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Jon Rahm claimed an aptly named title on Sunday, winning the CareerBuilder Challenge in a playoff. The 23-year-old has already built quite a career for himself and this victory will help him rise to No. 2 in the world ranking, behind only Dustin Johnson.
Golf
Weekly 18: Golf's unusual week in Hawaii ends with lesson in perseverance
Patton Kizzire needed six extra holes to win the Sony Open, the second win in the past four starts for the late-blooming 31-year-old. Jason Sobel runs down a week in Hawaii that included a missile scare.
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A big difference at this year's Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale will be the white scrim along the course, as can be seen in this photo from the 16th hole tee box. It used to be green, and now shows better on TV because of the contrast between the white and the course.
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Country star Colt Ford said he could average 1.1 points a game in the NBA today. Hall of Fame candidate Ray Allen has a hard truth for the short fat hoop dreamer.
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Golf
Fighting Lyme disease, Jimmy Walker finding a better place
It has been more than a year of feeling mostly "awful, awful," but a week ahead of his 39th birthday, the six-time PGA Tour winner feels strong enough to resume his golf career at the Sony Open in Hawaii -- where Walker has won twice.
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Alabama alum and Sony Open defending champion Justin Thomas called to wish Nick Saban congrats on the Crimson Tide's national championship. And he was surprised when the coach answered. "I was actually shocked to get to talk to him,'' Thomas said. "I just told him unbelievable. He's a legend.''
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From joke to reality: College in Nebraska recruits 61-year-old to golf team
Don Byers wasn't planning on going back to school. He's nearly four decades removed from his college days. But an offhand joke by Bellevue University's golf coach led to an unlikely union.
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Mr. October Reggie Jackson playing golf with Brooke Henderson talking smack having fun during the pro-am at the Diamond Resorts Invitational.
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Weekly 18: Dustin Johnson just showed why he could be unstoppable
The world's top-ranked golfer made dominating a tournament look simple in Kapalua. Will DJ find that same gear in a major this year? Jason Sobel makes a prediction in this week's edition of the Weekly 18.
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Get mad when you get to the course? Country music star Colt Ford explain yourself!
Sobel on the inside
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Longevity too often gets overlooked for professional golfers, which is why it was great to see J.J. Henry and Charles Howell III get recognized by the PGA Tour for their 500th career starts at the Sony Open this week. It takes a long time of being really good for a pro to reach that kind of mark.
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Dustin Johnson has increased his lead as No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking. The numerical gap between DJ and Jordan Spieth at No. 2 is now roughly the same as the gap between Spieth and Rickie Fowler at No. 7.
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Will Justin Thomas repeat last year's magic? Can Tiger relive glory days?
Golf's biggest names will be looking to prove they're at the top of their game in 2018. Bob Harig runs down what's at stake.
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Rickie Fowler, major champion? See who makes our 2018 Leap list
From Fowler to Xander Schauffele, Jason Sobel identifies which professional golfers are poised to jump to another level this year.
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Tiger Woods is the ultimate creature of habit. And so it only makes sense that he announced Thursday that his schedule begins on a few courses he knows so well, Torrey Pines and Riviera, for the Farmers Insurance Open and Genesis Open, respectively.
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Harig on Woods: 'Lot of catching up to do.'
Bob Harig says Tiger Woods has competitive rust to shake off due to not playing a lot and he needs to regain confidence.
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Woods' big catch
Woods catches two giant fish on birthday
Tiger Woods celebrated turning 42 on December 30 by making two enormous catches on a spearfishing trip, according to pictures on his social media accounts.
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Handicapping golf's 2018 major venues, including a steamy final site
Augusta in April might be every golfer's dream, but will Bellerive in August be a sweltering PGA Championship nightmare? Bob Harig looks at every major course in next year's lineup.
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Tiger Woods penned a blog post to his personal website Friday afternoon. Among the juicier nuggets; He wants to play a full schedule in 2018, but isn't sure what that entails or whether he'll be able to do that; he'll be at the Genesis Open in February, where he serves as host, "one way or another"; and he reports that he's now hitting the ball more than a full-club longer than pre-spinal fusion surgery.
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2018 predictions sure to go wrong: Spieth, McIlroy will capture Grand Slam
A trio of golfers will most certainly join golf's most exclusive club, right? And no doubt Tiger will play like the Tiger of yesteryear. Hmmm. These are just a couple of our 2018 predictions.
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Alternate shot: A brilliant and controversial year in golf
It was a breakthrough year for Sergio Garcia, but what will golf fans remember most from 2017? ESPN.com's Bob Harig and Jason Sobel debate the year's highs and lows.
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PGA Tour rookies to watch in 2018 -- one sits third in FedEx Cup points
Austin Cook earned a spot in the Masters with his RSM Classic win last month, but the PGA Tour rookie isn't the only new name to learn in 2018.
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Billy Payne brought Augusta National out of the past while respecting tradition
Billy Payne wasn't afraid to shake things up during his tenure as Augusta National's chairman, admitting women and turning the Masters into a financial powerhouse, and the historic club is in a better place thanks to his vision.
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How Vipassana meditation breathes life into Anirban Lahiri's golf game
When India's Anirban Lahiri needed a break from the PGA Tour -- and life in general -- he checked into a secluded New England compound for a rigorous course of Vipassana meditation, an ancient, silent Buddhist practice.
