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Notes: All eyes on Mickelson's wedge game

It’s been a decade since Phil Mickelson won his hometown event at Torrey Pines. He finished second with flair, as he so often does.

Notes: Chandler continues to add to ISM arsenal

ISM's Chubby Chandler is focusing on expanding in the U.S., and it is working.

Martin: Humana Challenge shows progress

The Humana Challenge made plenty of progress last week. Now the key is maintaining the momentum.

Humana notes: DJ back earlier than expected

After knee surgery, Dustin Johnson is back earlier than expected, and he's one of many stars at the Humana.

Martin: Changes to Humana appeal to players

Aided by the clout of our 42nd president, the Humana Challenge once again appeals to Tour players.

Martin: Dramatic N'wide Tour changes needed

With a mandatory players meeting set next week, the PGA Tour will be talking about Q-School changes and how the Tour will use its junior circuit, the Nationwide Tour. Our Sean Martin has three dramatic proposals that would make it more appealing to play on the Nationwide Tour.

Martin: Dramatic N'wide Tour changes needed

Clinton to play with Norman Saturday at Humana

Former President Bill Clinton’s participation in the 2012 Humana Challenge will extend to the golf course.

Martin: Rookies under pressure to perform early

Twenty-four rookies are teeing it up at this week’s Sony Open, and it’s imperative to get off to a good start.

PGA Tour Latinoamerica announces exempt players

PGA Tour Latinoamerica, which will play its first season in 2012, is beginning to take shape. The tour’s first exempt players – the top 40 on the Tour de las Americas’ 2011 Order of Merit and top three players from Mexico’s Negra Modelo Tour – recently were announced.

By the numbers: Luke Donald's 2011 season

We all know about the money titles and the world ranking, but just how good was Luke Donald's 2011 season? Sean Martin breaks down the shocking numbers.

Recent college grads highlight Euro Q-School

European Tour Q-School starts Saturday in Spain. The field of hopefuls includes several names familiar to American fans.

Q-School stands for quality, so why change it?

Q-School has its flaws, sure, but it also has its share of benefits – namely simplicity and openness. Why change that?

Biershenk, Gangluff realize dreams at Q-School

Tommy Biershenk was working on a farm two years ago, earning $500 a week as he tried to keep his golf dreams alive. He's now headed to the PGA Tour after securing his card at Q-School.

After long journey, Harman at Q-School finals

PGA Tour Q-School doesn’t care about your amateur resume, and perhaps no one knows that better than Brian Harman, who has been struggling for years just to get to the final stage.

After long journey, Harman at Q-School finals

PGA Tour Q-School doesn’t care about your amateur resume, and perhaps no one knows that better than Brian Harman, who has been struggling for years just to get to the final stage.

High winds to wreak havoc at Q-School

Want further proof that the golf gods are a cruel lot? Come to PGA Tour Q-School, where the weather is making one of the year’s most difficult weeks nearly impossible.

Chevron start a progress indicator for Haas

Once, Bill Haas only watched as his father, Jay, competed in Tiger's tournament. Sean Martin says Bill is realizing a career goal this week as a headliner at the Chevron World Challenge.

Following Yang’s lead, Koreans try Q-School

As Q-School returns to PGA West, a look at how Y.E. Yang’s 2008 graduation has impacted this year’s class.

Tryon headed back to final stage of Q-School

Ty Tryon is headed back to the final stage of PGA Tour Q-School and brimming with optimism after a round to remember Friday at Southern Hills Plantation.

Asian Am champ Matsuyama wins on Japan Tour

Hideki Matsuyama, the two-time Asian Amateur champion who impressed at this year’s Masters, won the Japan Tour’s Taiheiyo Masters on Sunday, becoming the third amateur to win on the Japan Tour.

Asian Am champ Matsuyama wins on Japan Tour

Hideki Matsuyama, the two-time Asian Amateur champion who impressed at this year’s Masters, won the Japan Tour’s Taiheiyo Masters on Sunday, becoming the third amateur to win on the Japan Tour.

Alabama freshman Thomas wins Jones Cup

Alabama freshman Justin Thomas uses late birdies to pull off a comeback victory at the Jones Cup on Sunday in St. Simons Island, Ga.

5 Things: UCLA’s Shah holds lead at Jones Cup

Five things you need to know from the second round of the Jones Cup, one of the nation’s premier amateur events:

Former LSU trio find early success on NGA Tour

Ken Looper wasn’t planning to make the 10-hour drive to central Florida, let alone play the first two events of his pro career. Last-minute decisions often turn out for the best, though.

Kraft warms up for Jones Cup at Augusta National

Jones Cup preview: Kelly Kraft prepared for the demanding Ocean Forest track in St. Simons Island by playing Augusta National. He is one of the names to watch as the season's first premier amateur event gets under way Friday.

Chubby Chandler expanding ISM group

International Sports Management, the agency headed by Chubby Chandler, is spreading its influence to the United States. ISM has hired Steve Zika as its U.S.-based director of player relations.

5 Things: Snedeker wins after Stanley's triple

5 Things: Leading by as many as seven strokes in the final round, Kyle Stanley carded a triple bogey on the par-5 18th to fall into a playoff with Brandt Snedeker (pictured). Stanley ultimately fell to Snedeker on the second playoff hole.

Season preview: Is Rickie Fowler ready to win?

Sean Martin: Rickie Fowler injects style and color into pro golf. All he lacks is a PGA Tour victory, which he will try to resolve starting at this week's tournament at Torrey Pines.

Notes: All eyes on Mickelson's wedge game

It’s been a decade since Phil Mickelson won his hometown event at Torrey Pines. He finished second with flair, as he so often does.

Notes: Chandler continues to add to ISM arsenal

ISM's Chubby Chandler is focusing on expanding in the U.S., and it is working.

Season preview: Holmes simply happy to be back

J.B. Holmes, nearing a full recovery after season-ending brain surgery last fall, considers himself fortunate to have “a second chance” at the game.

Martin: Humana Challenge shows progress

The Humana Challenge made plenty of progress last week. Now the key is maintaining the momentum.

Humana’s third round suspended by wind

Toppled trees and portable toilets. A scoreboard in the lake. And the 42nd president played only nine holes? This wasn’t your average Saturday at the Humana Challenge, writes Sean Martin.

5 Things: Villegas starts fast at Humana

5 Things: Camilo Villegas started 2012 in much-improved fashion, jumping into a share of the Humana Challenge lead and potentially the momentum necessary to pick up a Masters invite.

Humana notes: DJ back earlier than expected

After knee surgery, Dustin Johnson is back earlier than expected, and he's one of many stars at the Humana.

Former U.S. Am champ joins Chandler's ISM group

Former U.S. Amateur champ Byeong-Hun An has signed with Chubby Chandler's International Sports Management group, joining Peter Uihlein in Chandler's growing stable of young stars.

Martin: Changes to Humana appeal to players

Aided by the clout of our 42nd president, the Humana Challenge once again appeals to Tour players.

Martin: Dramatic N'wide Tour changes needed

Clinton to play with Norman Saturday at Humana

Former President Bill Clinton’s participation in the 2012 Humana Challenge will extend to the golf course.

PGA Tour rookie Potter perseveres

Sean Martin: Ted Potter Jr. finished 13th at the Sony Open and was the low finisher among the 24 rookies in the first full-field event of the PGA Tour season.

Tebow at the Humana? It could happen

Could the Tim Tebow mania be spreading to the world of the PGA Tour? Yes, as both the Humana Challenge and Pebble Beach pro-ams are trying to land America's most popular athlete.

Gore gets exemption because of Twitter

Jason Gore receives Northern Trust sponsor exemption after fans speak out on Twitter.

Uihlein will play Puerto Rico Open

Peter Uihlein has accepted a sponsor exemption to the Puerto Rico Open, tournament chairman Sidney Wolf told Golfweek.

Martin: Rookies under pressure to perform early

Twenty-four rookies are teeing it up at this week’s Sony Open, and it’s imperative to get off to a good start.

5 things: Stricker opens season with Kapalua win

Steve Stricker overcame a cold putter Monday at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions to win his 12th career PGA Tour victory. 5 THINGS

U.S. Open: British Am champ in, no 10-shot rule

Two changes are coming to the eligibility requirements for the 2012 U.S. Open. The British Amateur champion is now exempt into the championship, while the 10-shot rule that helps determine the 36-hole cut will be eliminated.

Holmes says he will return at Torrey Pines

J.B. Holmes, sidelined since brain surgery, told Golfweek on Tuesday that he plans to make his PGA Tour return at the Farmers Insurance Open Jan. 26-29 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, Calif.

2012 in preview: 12 N'wide players to watch

Sean Martin: Fans want to know who the game’s next promising youngster is, so here are 10 Nationwide Tour players to watch in 2012.

My year in golf: Sean Martin

Here are just a few reminders of why we’re so lucky to follow this grand game.

Number crunching: Streelman up, Slocum down

On Day 6 of our annual number-crunching series, where we break down who has risen and fallen in our Golfweek/Sagarin rankings, Kevin Streelman moved up with his non-nonsense approach, while Heath Slocum fell back.

Kraft wins inaugural South Beach International Am

Reigning U.S. Amateur champion Kelly Kraft won the inaugural South Beach International Amateur on Dec. 23, earning his fourth amateur win of 2011.

PGA Tour Latinoamerica announces exempt players

2011 in review: Top 10 Nationwide stories

Change, and plenty of it, is on the horizon for the Nationwide Tour. Instead of looking forward, let's look back at what was an interesting season for the PGA Tour's secondary circuit.

Clinton will visit Nationwide's Colombia event

The Humana Challenge won’t be the only PGA Tour-sanctioned event to benefit from Bill Clinton’s presence in 2012. Sources have told Golfweek that the former president also will appear at the Nationwide Tour’s Pacific Rubiales Colombia Championship.

N’wide Tour releases ‘strong’ 2012 schedule

The 2012 Nationwide Tour schedule will feature one more event than last year -- up to 27 tournaments -- and the developmental circuit’s first foray into Chile.

PGA, Canadian tours finalize partnership

The PGA and Canadian tours finalized an agreement that will help the cash-strapped Canadian circuit continue its operations and could have an impact on the PGA Tour’s qualifying process.

By the numbers: Luke Donald's 2011 season

We all know about the money titles and the world ranking, but just how good was Luke Donald's 2011 season? Sean Martin breaks down the shocking numbers.

Top 10 men's amateur storylines from 2011

Patrick Cantlay put amateur golf on the map in a big way this summer, but so did the Walker Cup and international players Hideki Matsuyama and Tom Lewis. Here are our top 10 men's storylines.

Cantlay invited to play Northern Trust Open

Sources have confirmed to Golfweek that Patrick Cantlay, the world’s No. 1 amateur, has received a sponsor exemption into the 2012 Northern Trust Open.

Recent college grads highlight Euro Q-School

European Tour Q-School starts Saturday in Spain. The field of hopefuls includes several names familiar to American fans.

Q-School stands for quality, so why change it?

Q-School has its flaws, sure, but it also has its share of benefits – namely simplicity and openness. Why change that?

Biershenk, Gangluff realize dreams at Q-School

Tommy Biershenk was working on a farm two years ago, earning $500 a week as he tried to keep his golf dreams alive. He's now headed to the PGA Tour after securing his card at Q-School.

Tiger's dramatic win simply part of his 'process'

Sean Martin: Sure, it wasn't the Masters or the U.S. Open. But Tiger Woods didn't treat his dramatic victory at the Chevron World Challenge any differently. It was an important step in rebuilding his game - and his life.

Tiger Tracker: Woods wins Chevron by stroke

How’s that for a finish? Tiger Woods birdied the final two holes to edge Zach Johnson and win the Chevron World Challenge. Tiger Tracker.

Tiger's finish has impact on his '12 exemptions

Tiger Woods’ play at the Chevron World Challenge has the golf world wondering if he can return to the PGA Tour winner’s circle in 2012. A high finish Sunday at Chevron all but ensures he’ll return to two events where he’s had success.

Q-School: South Korean Noh playing a starring role

Sean Martin: Seung-Yul Noh is playing a starring role at PGA Tour Q-School, and even countryman K.J. Choi has taken notice of the 20-year-old's unlimited potential.

After long journey, Harman at Q-School finals

PGA Tour Q-School doesn’t care about your amateur resume, and perhaps no one knows that better than Brian Harman, who has been struggling for years just to get to the final stage.

Q-School: Breaking down course difficulty

The high winds that hit Southern California on Thursday made PGA West play difficult for the PGA Tour hopefuls there for Q-School.

Q-School: Gates on the road to recovery

Q-School notebook: Bobby Gates went from missing his Tour card by $1,431 to salmonella poisoning while at the World Golf Championship to three shots back at Q-School finals.

High winds to wreak havoc at Q-School

Want further proof that the golf gods are a cruel lot? Come to PGA Tour Q-School, where the weather is making one of the year’s most difficult weeks nearly impossible.

Chevron start a progress indicator for Haas

Once, Bill Haas only watched as his father, Jay, competed in Tiger's tournament. Sean Martin says Bill is realizing a career goal this week as a headliner at the Chevron World Challenge.

Following Yang’s lead, Koreans try Q-School

As Q-School returns to PGA West, a look at how Y.E. Yang’s 2008 graduation has impacted this year’s class.

Q-School: English finds comfort zone on greens

Sean Martin: Harris English has developed into the top rookie prospect in this year’s Q-School because he started focusing not on the path, but the destination.

A look at big names at Q-School finals this week

What do Boo Weekley, David Duval, Rich Beem, Lee Janzen, Harris English and Shaun Micheel have in common? They are all competing for PGA Tour spots coming out of this week's Q-School finals.

Tryon headed back to final stage of Q-School

Ty Tryon is headed back to the final stage of PGA Tour Q-School and brimming with optimism after a round to remember Friday at Southern Hills Plantation.

Tseng won’t play in Puerto Rico event, adviser says

It appears that Yani Tseng, the top-ranked player in women’s golf, will not play the Puerto Rico Open, or any other men’s event, in 2012. Sean Martin explains why.

Talks continue for Tseng, Puerto Rico officials

Discussions between the Puerto Rico Open and Yani Tseng’s camp continue.

Puerto Rico Open to offer exemption to Yani

Yani Tseng, playing with the men? It could happen at the 2012 Puerto Rico Open, as the tournament's general chairman tells Golfweek he'll extend an exemption to the LPGA star.

Breakdown of the 25 N'wide graduates

Sean Martin: From Ted Potter, Jr. to Daniel Chopra to Billy Hurley III, a complete breakdown of Sunday's 25 Nationwide Tour graduates.

Hurley III earns PGA Tour card at N'wide finale

While Ken Duke won the Nationwide Tour Championship, it was a late birdie by Scott Brown that created the best storyline: Former Navy lieutenant Billy Hurley III picked up his 2012 PGA Tour card.

N'wide Tour Championship moving to Texas in '12

The Nationwide Tour Championship will move to McKinley, Texas, in 2012.

Much at stake for N'wide leader Kokrak

A victory at the Nationwide Tour Championship would give Jason Kokrak a chance to win the tour's money title and player-of-the-year honor. Kokrak holds the 54-hole lead at 7-under 209.

College notes: Impact of amateur-status rules

The USGA and R&A announced new rules allowing national governing bodies to cover players’ living expenses and amateurs to enter into contracts with agents and sponsors. Sean Martin explores the impact.

Uihlein takes a 'break' from tournament action

Oklahoma State's Peter Uihlein is out of the Cowboys' lineup after asking for a 'break' says coach Mike McGraw.

Leonard, Chappell tied for 54-hole Disney lead

Justin Leonard chipped in three times for birdies in a span of five holes to help salvage a 2-under 70. That gave him a share of the lead Saturday with PGA Tour rookie Kevin Chappell going into the final round of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic at Disney.

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