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Phil Mickelson (family health) out of LIV's first two events

Phil Mickelson will not participate in the first two LIV Golf events this year, citing on Sunday an undisclosed family health matter. "I will not be able to participate in the first two LIV events as (wife) Amy and I need to be present for a family health matter," Mickelson wrote on X.

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Trevor Immelman spots a notable change in Brooks Koepka since PGA Tour return

All eyes were naturally on Brooks Koepka as he made his return to the PGA Tour following his exit from LIV Golf. Back in December, Koepka became the first high-profile player to actively pursue a departure from LIV.

Brooks Koepka News / HITC / February 1

Brooks Koepka admits confidence issues in one area of his game after PGA Tour return

Brooks Koepka made the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open, providing him with several positive takeaways from his first week back on the PGA Tour. The five-time major champion heads into Sunday tied for 61st, following a second round of 73.

Golf News / ESPN / February 1

Reed denied back-to-back wins in Bahrain playoff

Patrick Reed's bid for back-to-back titles on the European tour came up just short when he was beaten in a playoff won by Freddy Schott for his first title.

Xander Schauffele News / HITC / February 1

The offseason tweak that led to Xander Schauffele’s Torrey Pines exit

Xander Schauffele has just posted his worst result in nearly four years. The American fell short of the cut line by one shot at the Farmers Insurance Open, ending his run of 72 straight made cuts – a span that lasted 1,391 days.

Justin Rose News / HITC / February 1

What Justin Rose found ‘weird’ during his Saturday run at the Farmers Insurance Open

Justin Rose looks to have one hand on the Farmers Insurance Open trophy after stretching his lead through three rounds at Torrey Pines. It has been an impressive few days from Rose, who opened with a blistering 62 on Thursday and has not looked back since.

Tommy Fleetwood News / HITC / February 1

Tommy Fleetwood on the simple habit that helps amateurs sink longer putts

Tommy Fleetwood has steadily turned himself into one of the best putters in the world. Early in his career, that was not the case. He lost strokes to the field on the greens during his first few seasons on the PGA Tour but made steady progress each year.

Golf News / HITC / February 1

Smylie Kaufman says why he’s ‘obsessed’ with Justin Rose as records tumble at Torrey Pines

Justin Rose has produced one of the standout performances of the PGA Tour season at Torrey Pines. In the first three rounds at the Farmers Insurance Open, the Englishman has separated himself from the field with precise golf that has rewritten the tournament record book.

Nelly Korda News / Field Level Media / January 31

Nelly Korda leads Tournament of Champions; play suspended by high winds

Before the third round was suspended due to high winds, World No. 2 Nelly Korda shot an 8-under-par 64 to vault into the lead at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on Saturday in Orlando, Fla.

Brooks Koepka News / Golf on ClutchPoints / January 31

Brooks Koepka’s candid admission on fan reception amid PGA Tour return

After leaving the LIV Tour and making his return to the PGA, Brooks Koepka was not sure what kind of reaction he would get from players, fans and officials.

Golf News / 5 GOATs / January 31

Johnson Wagner recreates Brooks Koepka cart path shot during Farmers Insurance Open broadcast

As part of his coverage of the PGA Tour, Johnson Wagner is known for recreating difficult shots during post-event shows. Now part of CBS’ main broadcast crew, he showed off his skills during the Farmers Insurance Open – while golfers were still on the course.

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Golf News / ESPN / January 31

Eye of the Tiger: Rose builds 6-shot lead at Torrey

Justin Rose's six-shot lead is the second-largest 54-hole lead at Torrey Pines, behind only Tiger Woods' eight-shot lead in 2008.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 31

Justin Rose enters final round at Farmers with 6-shot lead

England's Justin Rose shot a 4-under-par 68 on Saturday in the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open to carry a six-stroke lead into the final round in San Diego.

Brooks Koepka News / Golf on ClutchPoints / January 31

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.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / January 31

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

Scottie Scheffler sends a petrifying message to the PGA Tour

In rare move, ESPN to carry Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour return

Patrick Reed: LIV Golf extension 'not complete' yet