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Sahith Theegala gets Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption at The Genesis

Tournament host Tiger Woods announced Sahith Theegala as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption into the Genesis Invitational. Theegala, 28, will compete in the tournament from Feb.

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Scottie Scheffler’s post-round comments look shaky after two worrying Pebble Beach stats

Scottie Scheffler’s numbers from the opening day of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am looked far removed from what you would expect from a world number one.

Golf News / HITC / February 13

Dustin Johnson tips Anthony Kim for big season ahead of 2026 LIV Golf campaign

Anthony Kim has joined Dustin Johnson’s 4 Aces on LIV Golf, following Patrick Reed’s decision to leave two weeks ago. Bryson DeChambeau spoke highly of Kim’s mental strength, especially after everything he has gone through away from golf over the past decade.

Jon Rahm News / Field Level Media / February 13

Jon Rahm putts his way to second-round lead at LIV Adelaide

Jon Rahm fired a 63 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead into the third round of LIV Golf Adelaide in Australia. Rahm posted a bogey-free round at Grange Golf Club that included seven birdies -- five of them on the back nine -- and an eagle on the 561-yard par-5 No.

Golf News / HITC / February 13

Billy Horschel wants Rahm and Bryson at Players Championship

Billy Horschel has thrown his support behind The Players Championship and weighed in on whether figures like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm should be invited to TPC Sawgrass.

Tommy Fleetwood News / HITC / February 13

Tommy Fleetwood assesses form after his PGA Tour season opener at Pebble Beach

Tommy Fleetwood kicked off his 2026 PGA Tour campaign with a five-under-par 67 on Thursday at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Fleetwood has already played two events on the DP World Tour in 2026 but he had not ventured over to America to play on the PGA Tour until this week.

Jordan Spieth News / HITC / February 13

Jordan Spieth shares insights from training and offers honest swing verdict

Jordan Spieth’s strong start at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am was a sight for sore eyes. It has been a rough few years for him, and he has not added to his win tally since April 2022.

Tony Finau News / HITC / February 13

What surprised Tony Finau during his opening round at Pebble Beach

Tony Finau has shown no signs of returning to his best form so far in 2026. The six-time PGA Tour winner had endured a number of difficult seasons of late.

Golf News / HITC / February 13

Woods, Scheffler and McIlroy: How The Players Championship impacts the all-time major leaderboard

Brandel Chamblee’s claim that The Players Championship is more prestigious than all four majors has been a hot topic in the lead-up to this year’s event at TPC Sawgrass.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / February 13

Scottie Scheffler admits what could stop him winning at Pebble Beach now after poor first round

A concerning trend is beginning to develop for Scottie Scheffler. It started last week at the WM Phoenix Open, where Scheffler shot over par in his opening round at TPC Scottsdale.

Bryson Dechambeau News / HITC / February 13

Ben Griffin lifts lid on life alongside Bryson DeChambeau during Ryder Cup duty

Ben Griffin’s first taste of Ryder Cup action was no gentle introduction, as Keegan Bradley paired him with Bryson DeChambeau for Friday afternoon’s session at Bethpage Black.

Golf News / HITC / February 13

How Anthony Kim helped Bryson DeChambeau rethink his approach

Bryson DeChambeau has spent enough time around Anthony Kim in LIV Golf events over the past year to get a good sense of where his game is. DeChambeau shot a six-under-par 66 to tie for the lead after the first round at LIV Golf Adelaide, while Kim opened with an impressive 67 to sit just one shot behind.

Rory McIlroy News / BBC Sport / February 13

McIlroy holes out from bunker at Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Rory McIlroy holes out for eagle on the 14th hole at Spyglass Hill during his first-round 68 at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California.

Golf News / Field Level Media / February 12

Ryo Hisatsune (62) leads pack at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan made 158 feet of putts on his way to a 10-under-par 62 to take the first-round lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the first signature event of 2026, on Thursday in Pebble Beach, Calif.

Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / February 12

JJ Spaun, Russell Henley both denied aces by Pebble Beach flagstick

The 2026 edition of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is underway at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, and after the first round, it’s Ryo Hisatsune, who is on top of the leaderboard with a 10-under-62.

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Rory McIlroy News / Golf on ClutchPoints / February 12

Watch this jaw-dropping Rory McIlroy shot for Eagle at Pebble Beach

The Pebble Beach Pro-Am is officially underway, and some of the best golfers on the PGA Tour are active and playing in this signature event. The $20 million purse is what everyone is after, and the winner will get a solid chunk of it.

Anthony Kim News / Field Level Media / February 12

Anthony Kim after 4Aces LIV Golf debut: Blessed to 'be alive'

Anthony Kim's storybook return to the professional golf world added another chapter on Thursday when he finished his first round as a member of the 4Aces tied for third at LIV Golf Adelaide.

Bryson Dechambeau News / HITC / February 12

Bryson DeChambeau’s caddie response over his frustration at LIV Adelaide emerges

Bryson DeChambeau and Marc Leishman both carded six-under-par 66s to take a share of the lead at LIV Golf Adelaide. They sit one shot ahead of Dustin Johnson and Anthony Kim, who are tied for third after the opening round at The Grange Golf Club.

Golf News / HITC / February 12

Johnson Wagner highlights understated change in Scottie Scheffler’s game

Scottie Scheffler had a remarkable 2025, and if he has truly added another layer to his game this season, the rest of the PGA Tour will have every right to be worried.

Golf News / HITC / February 12

Tommy Fleetwood responds to Rory McIlroy’s concern about being ‘too nice’ to win

Off the course, Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy have developed a strong friendship, something that’s clear to anyone who follows their careers. While Fleetwood doesn’t have the same number of wins as McIlroy, there’s no questioning his drive or his passion for the game.

Bryson Dechambeau News / Field Level Media / February 12