A 'fraction' off at Pebble, Mickelson looks revitalized at NTO
Phil Mickelson has had a bit of a Jekyll-and-Hyde existence the last two weeks. He nearly shot a 59 at Phoenix, cruising to a four-shot victory. Then he went to Pebble, where he barely made the cut. Which Mickelson will show up this week?
Singh holds some options in drug probe
More than a week has passed since the startling revelation that Vijay Singh took a substance prohibited under the PGA Tour Anti-Doping Program. Many Tour observers wonder how Singh, who has won 34 Tour events in a Hall of Fame career, could have competed last week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after such a turn of events.
Durant, Slocum hope to turn tide at Pebble Beach
Joe Durant and Heath Slocum haven't had much success at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. The veterans, who have lost their full status on Tour, are hoping to change that this week.
Survey: Club pros oppose bifurcation by slim margin
Alex Miceli reports on a survey of PGA pros, who weigh in with their thoughts on bifurcating the rules of golf.
Oddsmakers like Mickelson, Johnson at Pebble
Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson are co-favorites at 8-1 to win this week's AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Mickelson's Augusta odds improve after WMPO rout
Phil Mickelson's 28-under total at TPC Scottsdale last week prompted Las Vegas oddsmakers to shave favorite Tiger Woods from a 9-2 favorite to 5-1 to win the Masters and move Mickelson from 15-1 to 12-1.
Stricker targets Match Play for his next appearance
Steve Stricker committed Tuesday to return to the PGA Tour in two weeks at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Marana, Ariz.
Singh ‘shocked’ at banned-substance misstep
Vijay Singh expressed shock and anger when it was disclosed in a Sports Illustrated article that he was taking a banned substance, according to a statement released Wednesday by Singh here at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Phelps signs equipment deal with Ping
When Michael Phelps plays in today’s pro-am at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, the Olympian will do it with a new set of custom-fit Ping clubs.
Vegas installs Woods as 9-2 favorite at Masters
Tiger Woods has been installed as the favorite to win the PGA Tour's first major championship of the 2013 season.
Dufner enters Phoenix as 12-1 pick by oddsmakers
Jason Dufner, a 12-1 favorite with Las Vegas oddsmakers, has contended in the past two Waste Management Phoenix Opens at TPC at Scottsdale, finishing tied for eighth last year after a runner-up showing in 2011.
PGA Tour could position itself to make own rules
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem heard another presentation by the USGA about the proposed anchoring ban. According to sources, he was hardly impressed.
Players tight-lipped after annual PGA Tour meeting
The PGA Tour held its annual mandatory player meeting, spending the bulk of the time in a Q&A with the USGA and PGA of America about the looming possibility of an anchoring ban.
Odds: Tiger a 13/2 favorite at Torrey Pines
Tiger Woods finds himself in a familiar position as the favorite at the Farmers Insurance Open for the second time in the last three years.
Mickelson responds to outcry over his tax comments
Phil Mickelson gave a civics lesson after his play Sunday in the final round of the Humana Challenge. The lecture: I’m not going to pay more in taxes than I can take home to my wife and kids. On Tuesday, he clarified.
Howell puts himself in position again to break through
Charles Howell III will start the final round of the Humana Challenge today in what has become a familiar spot early in the season: a chance to win.
Tour's player representatives face big decision in '13
The new members of the PGA Tour's Players Advisory Council and the Policy Board will be expected to tackle an agenda that includes determining whether the Tour adopts the proposed ban on anchoring.
Henley's secret to early success? Keep it simple
Watching Russell Henley (an 8-under 64) march up the Humana Challenge leaderboard Thursday, one question comes to mind: Will his ascent continue? He's trying to keep things simple.
Odds: Five co-favorites at Humana
Matt Kuchar, Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker, Tim Clark and Phil Mickelson have been installed as 15/1 favorites at the Humana Challenge, while Rory McIlroy is a slight favorite over Tiger Woods in Abu Dhabi.
Players applaud choice of McGinley as Euro captain
Paul McGinley was a popular choice for European Ryder Cup captain on the range at the Humana Championship on Tuesday. In fact, it was impossible to find anyone who had a bad thing to say about McGinley.
Shoulder injury likely 'just a fluke,' Daly says
John Daly heads to the PGA Tour's West Coast Swing in much better shape than he might have appeared Saturday, firing a 67 a day after having his shoulder restored by the PGA Tour physio staff.
5 Things: Clark impressed by Henley's performance
5 Things: Tim Clark had a front-row seat for Russell Henley's incredible finish at the Sony Open, while also managing to card a 7-under 63 himself.
5 Things: English fixes driver woes, fires 62
5 Things: Harris English was frustrated with his driver after Friday's round, so he put in a bit of extra work and it paid immediate dividends on Saturday to the tune of an 8-under 62.
Russ Cochran, 54, embraces familiarity of Waialae
54-year-old left-hander Russ Cochran, who Monday-qualified for the Sony Open, will be making his first PGA Tour start in nearly four years.
Oddsmakers look for Johnson to win again
It didn’t take long for Dustin Johnson to be installed as the favorite to win his second event in the 2013 PGA Tour season, as he is an 8-1 favorite at the Sony Open.
Honda locks in 4 more years at PGA National
The Honda Classic is guaranteed to spend the next four years at PGA National Resort & Spa after extending its contract with the Palm Beach Gardens resort.
Curtis takes advantage of his second chance at TOC
Ben Curtis started with consecutive 6s on Sunday, complete with two four-putts. Needless to say, the former Open champion was happy that the round was wiped away. On Monday, he took full advantage by shooting a 3-under 70 in the official first round.
Poulter takes exception to Miller's comments
Johnny Miller called Ian Poulter's lengthy read of a putt on No. 11 "dramatic," and Poulter responded by taking to Twitter to call out the longtime NBC announcer.
Tour caddies may have difficult time with 36 holes
The plan now is to play 36 holes Sunday and 18 holes Monday. With the forecast calling for 15-25-mph winds, with gusts up to 30, and little less moisture, golf is likely. The next problem could be stamina - not so much for the players but their caddies.
Miceli: Rough conditions make for circus in Maui
Our Alex Miceli says that the PGA Tour should listen to Carl Pettersson's sentiments after Friday's Round 1 washout in Hawaii: “Are we trying to identify the best player this week, or are we just trying to finish?”
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.
Poulter 'surprised' by Watson as Ryder Cup captain
Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter was questioned about Tom Watson as the next U.S. captain: “You're lining me up there to be absolutely crucified. I wasn't expecting it. So I guess it's a little surprise . . .”
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?"
Hyundai TOC: Kuchar, 5 others favored by Vegas
It appears Las Vegas is hedging its bets partly because of the size and quality of the Hyundai TOC field making six players, Matt Kuchar, Jason Dufner, Steve Stricker, Ian Poulter, Dustin Johnson and Webb Simpson co-favorites at 12-1.
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.
Number Crunching 2012: Robert Allenby
Who climbed and who dropped in 2012? Through Dec. 31, Golfweek.com takes a look at players who made significant moves up or down in the Golfweek/Sagarin Performance Index this year.
Number Crunching 2012: Branden Grace
Who climbed and who dropped in 2012? Through Dec. 31, Golfweek.com takes a look at players who made significant moves up or down in the Golfweek/Sagarin Performance Index this year.
Sage advice from an American 'man in the arena'
Tom Watson will be "the man in the arena" one more time after being tapped as the 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup captain.
With Watson, options for Ryder Cup captaincy expand
A whirlwind two days of speculation regarding Tom Watson and the Ryder Cup ended Thursday morning on the 80th floor of the Empire State Building when the eight-time major champion was named the 2014 U.S. captain.
PGA of America members not in lockstep with anchoring ban
Citing concerns about hurting the game's growth, PGA of America president Ted Bishop urges golf's governing bodies to reconsider a proposed ban on anchoring.
Miceli: Where's the statistical evidence?
Our senior writer Alex Miceli says that no specific statistical evidence will be forthcoming as it was when the larger-volume, U-shaped grooves were banned in 2010. This decision was based on a belief.
5 Things: Poulter rallies in China as good times roll
Ian Poulter continues to ride a wave that began in Chicago and has shown no sign of cresting as Europe’s Ryder Cup hero captured the HSBC Champions, his second career WGC Championship, on Sunday.
Snedeker, Westwood make their moves in China
Brandt Snedeker and Lee Westwood scorched the Olazabal course at Mission Hills on Saturday, shooting 60 and 61, respectively, on “moving day” at the HSBC Champions.
5 Things: Oosthuizen on track at HSBC Champions
Louis Oosthuizen is halfway to his 10th career victory, holding a five-shot lead in the HSBC Champions at Mission Hills Golf Club.
Pettersson and Bradley intend to fight anchoring ban
PGA Tour players Keegan Bradley and Carl Pettersson have declared to fight the so-called "anchoring" ban that has been proposed by the game's governing bodies.
Mickelson in position for 3rd HSBC Champions title
While Louis Oosthuizen and Adam Scott picked up first-round, 7-under 65s, it was the play of Phil Mickelson that captured the most attention on Thursday at the HSBC Champions.
Ryder Cup pain persists, but Lefty focuses on new path
Phil Mickelson conceded that the immediate hangover from the U.S. loss in the Ryder Cup persists and might not be exorcised in his career. But, he's trying to move on with a new goal: hit more fairways.
USGA's Davis tries to sell 'anchoring' ban
Mike Davis, the U.S. Golf Association's executive director, appeared before the PGA Tour Policy Board Oct. 17 with a sales pitch: an anticipated ban on the "anchored" stroke.
5 Things: Rose tops Westwood for World Golf Final
Don't underestimate what his dramatic 1-up singles victory at the Ryder Cup has done for the confidence of Justin Rose. The Englishman continued his stellar play, capping an undefeated week with a victory over Lee Westwood to capture the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final on Friday.
Ryder, Presidents cups to count as Euro starts in '13
The European Tour announced that at the start of the 2013 season, the Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup and Vivendi Seve Trophy will count toward the minimum number of 13 events for membership on the European Tour.
