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Van Pelt fires 59 in pro-am at WMPO

Bo Van Pelt fired a course-record 59 in Wednesday's pro-am at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, but it won't go down in the record books because it was in the pro-am.

Torrey Pines start first of Fox's U.S. Am exemptions

Steven Fox earned a sponsor exemption into the Farmer's Insurance Open courtesy of his victory at the U.S. Amateur. Fox said he just wants to make contact on the first tee.

Stricker steadfast in cutting back his Tour schedule

Steve Stricker, a soon-to-be 46 year-old, says he has done almost all he set out to accomplish in the world of golf and his focus going forward is to spend more time with his family and give back to the community of Madison, Wis.

Hyundai focuses on players who did make the trip

Hyundai executive: “The way that golf has changed, how many times they need to play . . . there’s not much we can do about that. But there’s a lot we like about this, and the field still is awfully good. So we don’t have any concerns."

Anchoring: Pettersson feels like a man on an island

Carl Pettersson thinks the PGA Tour players who use belly or long putters are in this fight by themselves. "If they didn't use a short putter, why would they care?"

Spieth to play Puerto Rico, Pebble Beach, Panama

Sources told Golfweek that Jordan Spieth has received sponsor exemptions to the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open and AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, as well as the Web.com Tour's season opener in Panama.

TOC features plenty who choose to play in paradise

While the marquee names of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy or Phil Mickelson won't be found at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions this week, there are still many PGA Tour stars that will try to start the season off right in Hawaii this week.

2013 preview: What to watch for on the PGA Tour

Here is a wish as we sit on the threshold to the 2013 golf season: Don’t force the Rory McIlroy-Tiger Woods rivalry; let it happen. What else does our Jim McCabe think is on the horizon for the PGA Tour?

2013 preview: 10 PGA Tour players to watch

From the level of Anthony Kim's dedication to Steve Stricker's sudden schedule cutback to the looming battles between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, here are 10 players and their story lines to follow on the PGA Tour in 2013.

Stricker intends to cut way back on Tour schedule

Steve Stricker always has followed the beat of his own drummer, which is why his decision to severely limit his playing time on the PGA Tour starting in the 2013 season is no surprise.

Mickelson backs out of Padres ownership group

According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Phil Mickelson has informed the San Diego Padres ownership group that he will not be an owner of the Major League Baseball franchise after all.

Kim, 17, gets sponsor exemption into Puerto Rico

Si Woo Kim, the 17-year-old who graduated Q-School, is guaranteed at least one PGA Tour start before his 18th birthday. The Puerto Rico Open announced Tuesday that Kim has accepted a sponsor exemption to next year's event.

Tiger's blog: Not so fast on budding rivalry with McIlroy

Tiger Woods takes to his own website to post a blog that reflects on his three wins, potential rivalry with Rory McIlroy and a tip of the cap to Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson.

Olesen edges Ogilvy for year's final Masters bid

Thorbjorn Olesen's inactivity was enough for him to crack the top 50 in the year's final Official World Golf Ranking and earn his first Masters bid.

Love’s 2014 Ryder Cup goal: 'Make the team'

Davis Love III not only supports Tom Watson as 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup captain but also hopes for an opportunity to play for him again.

Willie Park Jr. selected for Hall of Fame

The late Willie Park Jr. will be joining his father in the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Food, conversation and Meir's journey to Israel

If the first night of the Arn and Nancy Tellem goodwill mission to Israel is any indication, we’re all going to need a good tailor to adjust our waistlines. I’ll spare you the details, but rest assured, we enjoyed a feast compliments of Tali Friedman, one of the city’s most renowned chefs.

Schupak: Spreading the gospel of golf in Israel

Adam Schupak checks in from the Holy Land at the beginning of a mission to spread the gospel of golf.

Uihlein in contention for a Euro Tour card in Italy

Peter Uihlein is focusing on Europe this fall. The 2010 U.S. Amateur champion is in contention for a European Tour card at this week’s Challenge Tour finale, the Apulia San Domenico Grand Final.

PGA Tour caddie Scott Steele dies of heart attack

Scott Steele, a popular PGA Tour caddie who worked for Larry Mize when he won the 1987 Masters, has died of a heart attack. He was 55.