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Brooks Koepka makes epic statement in PGA Tour return with jaw-dropping putt

Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open is more about re-establishing himself than competing, as he currently finds himself stranded at T55.

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Xander Schauffele sees made cut streak end at 72 as Scottie Scheffler takes over active PGA Tour lead

Schauffele's made cut streak wound up being the fifth-longest in PGA Tour history

Golf News / ESPN / January 31

Hill leads in Bahrain; Reed, Garcia 4 shots back

Scotland's Calum Hill holds a two-shot lead in the Bahrain Championship with Patrick Reed and Sergio Garcia suddenly back in the mix four shots back.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / January 31

Cam Young shares what he believes sets Scottie Scheffler apart

Cam Young holds a great deal of respect for Scottie Scheffler, especially when it comes to the way he carries himself on the course. It’s remarkable to think that Scheffler is just one year older than Young, given all he’s accomplished in golf already.

Golf News / HITC / January 31

How Koepka and Reed’s next move could create major trouble for LIV Golf in 2026

LIV Golf’s struggles didn’t end with Brooks Koepka’s exit. This week, Patrick Reed added another layer of trouble for the league. There were signs that LIV Golf could steady itself after Koepka’s move.

Brooks Koepka News / BBC Sport / January 31

Rose four clear as Koepka makes cut on PGA return

England's Justin Rose shoots a seven-under-par 65 to extend his lead to four shots at the Farmers Insurance Open while returning Brooks Koepka made the cut.

Golf News / ESPN / January 30

Rose breaks 36-hole Torrey Pines mark, up 4 shots

After an opening-round 62, Justin Rose shot a 65 on Friday to break his 36-hold record at Torrey Pines to build a four-shot lead.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 30

Justin Rose breaks out to 4-shot Farmers lead; Brooks Koepka makes cut

Justin Rose will carry a four-stroke lead into the weekend at the Farmers Insurance Open after posting a stellar 7-under-par 65 on Friday in San Diego.

Golf News / ESPN / January 30

Ko and Woad share lead in LPGA Tour's opener

Lydia Ko shot a 5-under 67 on Friday for a share of second-round lead with Lottie Woad in the LPGA Tour's season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.

Brooks Koepka News / CBSSports.com / January 30

Justin Rose sets record extending lead at Farmers Insurance Open as Brooks Koepka slides inside cut

Rose matched the lowest 36-hole score at the tournament, while Koepka made the cut on the number in his return to the PGA Tour

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 30

Lydia Ko, Lottie Woad tied for lead at Tournament of Champions

An LPGA Hall of Famer and a 22-year-old phenom shared the 36-hole lead at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on Friday in Orlando, Fla.

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Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / January 30

What Ted Scott noticed about Scottie Scheffler at the start of his 2026 PGA Tour Season

Scottie Scheffler and his caddie, Ted Scott, have built a partnership that seems to fit perfectly. Both men share strong religious beliefs and their faith has played a role in strengthening their bond over the past four years.

John Daly News / HITC / January 30

Why John Daly called his 2004 Torrey Pines win ‘the greatest victory’ of his career

List of winners at the Farmers Insurance Open during Tiger Woods’ decade of dominance During the first ten years of the new century, only five different players won what is now called the Farmers Insurance Open, with Tiger Woods enjoying a remarkable stretch at Torrey Pines.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 30

Michael Brennan DQ'd after first round at Farmers

Michael Brennan was disqualified following Thursday's opening round at the Farmers Insurance Open for using non-permitted green-reading materials. Brennan posted a 2-under-par 70 on the North Course at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif., registering four birdies and two bogeys.

Brooks Koepka News / HITC / January 30

How fans at Torrey Pines responded to Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour comeback after four years

Brooks Koepka made his long-awaited return to the PGA Tour on Thursday, teeing it up at Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open. Koepka was under the spotlight in La Jolla, as he played his first PGA Tour event since June 2022.

Justin Rose News / HITC / January 30

What Justin Rose did at Torrey Pines that he hasn’t achieved in nearly 20 years

If anyone was thinking about writing 45-year-old Justin Rose out in 2026, think again. The Englishman is leading the field at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines after an electric first round on the North Course.

Jordan Spieth News / HITC / January 30

What Jordan Spieth believes most amateurs misunderstand about chipping

While Jordan Spieth has been far from his best for some time, there is no doubt that during his prime he played a brand of golf that only Tiger Woods had surpassed in the modern era.

Bryson Dechambeau News / HITC / January 30

How Shaquille O’Neal hyped up Bryson DeChambeau’s historic Reebok deal

Shaquille O’Neal’s past praise of Bryson DeChambeau’s Reebok partnership has resurfaced in 2026, serving as a reminder of how significant the deal was when it was first struck two years earlier.

Golf News / HITC / January 30

Brooks Koepka shares his reaction to hearing Patrick Reed had left LIV Golf

Brooks Koepka posted a one-over-par 73 in his return to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday. Koepka didn’t record a birdie until his final hole, finishing the day tied for 98th.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 29

Nasa Hataoka kicks off LPGA season with Tournament of Champions lead

Nasa Hataoka of Japan racked up seven birdies to open the LPGA season in style, setting the first-round lead at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on Thursday in Orlando, Fla.

Charles Coody News / Athlon Sports / January 29

PGA Tour Twins Parker and Pierceson Coody Join Turtleson Team

The Coody name holds weight in professional golf. When your grandfather won the 1971 Masters Tournament, you grew up understanding what it takes to perform at the highest level.

Bryson Dechambeau News / Field Level Media / January 29

Report: Bryson DeChambeau confirms LIV Golf commitment for '26

Two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau confirmed he will be in Saudi Arabia next week for the LIV Golf season opener in Riyadh. According to a report Thursday from Flushing It Golf, DeChambeau plans to fulfill his contract obligations for the 2026 season as the captain of Crushers GC.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 28

LIV Golf adds 10 spots to secured 'Lock Zone' as part of suite of changes

LIV Golf is adjusting its rules to increase the number of players who qualify for the next season, ensure performance has more immediate consequences and distribute points across the entire field.

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 27

Rory McIlroy takes victory lap over LIV Golf

The PGA Tour scored a huge win over LIV Golf when Brooks Koepka ditched the Saudi-backed tour and returned to the big leagues. With Koepka set to make his 2026 PGA Tour debut this week at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, Rory McIlroy saw it as an opportunity to take a subtle victory lap.

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