The Genesis Invitational will be held this year at Torrey Pines in San Diego rather than Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, because of the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
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Pro’s putt to make the cut interrupted in brutal fashion
Adam Svensson was racing to make the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open when his final birdie try was interrupted in a brutal way.
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Beach-bound: Scheffler to play at Pebble Pro-Am
Scottie Scheffler has committed to play the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am next week, his first competition since suffering a puncture wound to his right hand while preparing Christmas dinner.
LIV Signs Rick Shiels As Ambassador
For the past two weeks, Rick Shiels had been teasing an important announcement.
Most followers of the YouTube content creator weren’t exactly thrilled with the drawn-out process. The most-liked comment on the second teaser video posted to X was, “Imagine thinking you are so big you need to drag an announcement for 3 weeks.”
Given recent news of YouTube golfers heralding their new ownership stakes in niche equipment companies, many assumed Shiels was building up to something mundane.
It turns out that is not the case.
Shiels became the first full-time YouTube golfer to sign with LIV. He will be creating content with LIV players including YouTube star Bryson DeChambeau.
Wind gusts rule Round 2 at 'brutal' Torrey Pines
Ludvig Aberg and Lanto Griffin shared the lead Thursday at Torrey Pines in the Farmers Insurance Open after ferocious wind forced an 86-minute delay and prevented dozens of players from finishing the second round.
16 withdrawals? Missing stars? What's going on at this week’s Tour event?!
Sixteen withdrawals? Missing stars? What’s going on at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, this week’s PGA Tour event.
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2025 PGA Show takeaways: Our staff's favorite moments and products from Orlando
After spending two days roaming the aisles of the 2025 PGA Show, our staffers shared the best of what they saw, heard and experienced.
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Lee Trevino’s secret to lower scores — without making swing changes
In today's edition of Play Smart, Lee Trevino explains an easy way to improve — and it doesn't require swing changes.
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TGL TV ratings take significant hit. Here's what it means
The TGL's return to ESPN on the week following Tiger Woods' debut saw ratings fall considerably, if unsurprisingly.
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McIlroy plans to compete in RBC Canadian Open
Rory McIlroy will compete in the RBC Canadian Open, tournament organizers announced Thursday.
USGA announces 2025 U.S. National Junior Team, Elite Amateur Program rosters
The USGA on Thursday announced the 2025 U.S. National Junior Team and inaugural U.S. Elite Amateur Program rosters.
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Rookie swaps out driver and putter, vaults up Farmers leaderboard
With a new driver and putter in his bag, PGA Tour rookie Danny Walker shot the low round of the day on Torrey Pines' South Course.
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Open Championship returns to St Andrews in '27
The 2027 Open Championship will be played at St Andrews in Scotland, tournament organizers the R&A announced on Thursday.
St. Andrews to host 2027 Open Championship, celebrate significant anniversary
The R&A announced the 155th Open Championship will be played at St. Andrews' Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 15-18, 2027.
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GOLFZON Tour's Team Los Angeles defeats Team Tulsa in Match 10
With the 10th GOLFZON Tour match complete, what began as a 12-team competition for a $150,000 grand prize is now a two-team battle.
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2025 Farmers Insurance Open Thursday TV coverage, streaming: How to watch Round 2
How to watch the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday, including full TV coverage and streaming info for Round 2.
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Aberg leads by 2 at Torrey Pines after opening 63
Ludvig Åberg shot a 9-under 63 -- the lowest opening-round score of his career -- to lead the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines by two strokes.
Yellamaraju wins Korn Ferry event in Bahamas
Sudarshan Yellamaraju shot a bogey-free 8-under 64 on Wednesday for a five-stroke Korn Ferry Tour victory in the Bahamas Great Abaco Classic.
Putting Tips - Practice with Drills
Incorporate these effective drills into your practice routine to hone your putting skills:
1. Gate Drill
Purpose: Improve stroke path and accuracy.
How to Perform:
- Place two tees slightly wider than your putter head.
- Practice stroking the ball through the "gate" without hitting the tees.
- Focus on a smooth, centered stroke.
2. Ladder Drill
Purpose: Develop distance control.
How to Perform:
- Set up balls at intervals (e.g., 3, 6, 9 feet) in a straight line.
- Putt the balls toward the same target, focusing on consistent speed.
- Aim to stop each ball just past the hole.
3. Circle Drill
Purpose: Build confidence on short putts.
How to Perform:
- Arrange 6–8 balls in a circle around the hole, about 3 feet away.
- Putt each ball into the hole, moving around the circle.
- Progress to 4–6 feet as you improve.
4. One-Handed Drill
Purpose: Enhance feel and control.
How to Perform:
A bridge too far: How the U.S. stayed undefeated in the Bridges Cup
A large, early lead by the Americans proved insurmountable in a nail-biter at this year’s Bridges Cup at Haesley Nine Bridges in South Korea.
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