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How Brooks Koepka’s putting stats look with new putter on day one at the WM Phoenix Open

Brooks Koepka had a solid return to the PGA Tour last week, but there was one key area that let him down. Koepka’s putting has plagued his play for a number of years, and it was no different on his 2026 PGA Tour season opener than it was on LIV Golf.

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Scottie Scheffler repeats unwanted mark at WM Phoenix Open for the second time since 2021

By his own high standards, Scottie Scheffler had a rough start to the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday. Heading into the tournament as a heavy favourite, Scheffler now faces an uphill battle to add another win to his CV unless he can string together some exceptional rounds over the weekend.

Scottie Scheffler News / Field Level Media / February 5

Chris Gotterup on top, Scottie Scheffler in trouble at WM Phoenix Open

Chris Gotterup owns a two-stroke lead at the WM Phoenix Open after shooting an 8-under-par 63 in the first round at TPC Scottsdale that was suspended due to darkness Thursday in Arizona.

Golf News / ESPN / February 5

Gotterup stays hot in desert, leads Phoenix by 2

Chris Gotterup shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 to take a two-shot lead Thursday in the first round of the Phoenix Open.

Peter Uihlein News / Field Level Media / February 5

Talor Gooch joins Thomas Detry, Peter Uihlein in LIV Riyadh lead

Talor Gooch shot his second straight round of 5-under-par 67 to join Peter Uihlein and Belgium's Thomas Detry atop the leaderboard after the second round of LIV Golf Riyadh on Thursday in Saudi Arabia.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

Phoenix Open Starts Rough For Scottie Scheffler

The first round of the Phoenix Open has kicked off, with the environment offering more than just a front row seat to great golf. With celebrities having showcased their skills earlier in the week, PGA Tour athletes finally got to tee off Thursday.

Golf News / HITC / February 5

How Patrick Reed is giving Rory McIlroy a massive headache away from the PGA Tour

Patrick Reed is in fine form after leaving LIV Golf. The 2018 Masters champion announced he was leaving the Saudi-backed league and rejoining the PGA Tour in 2027 with his past champion status.

Golf News / HITC / February 5

Padraig Harrington backs himself against Tiger Woods and Seve Ballesteros in short game

Padraig Harrington’s short game has long been considered one of the best ever seen in golf. Still, Seve Ballesteros remains the name most people think of first when it comes to magic around the greens.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / February 5

Why Scottie Scheffler was booed by the crowd at the WM Phoenix Open

The WM Phoenix Open has built a reputation as the most unpredictable and raucous event on the PGA Tour calendar. Players know that stepping onto the course at TPC Scottsdale means stepping into a very different environment.

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Golf News / HITC / February 5

Pat Perez details why he can’t rejoin PGA Tour in 2026 like Patrick Reed

With the 2026 season approaching, the PGA Tour faced an unusual scenario as several former players looked to return from LIV Golf. Of course, the main story was Brooks Koepka’s departure from LIV Golf in December.

Golf News / ESPN / February 5

Reed shares lead to open Euro's Qatar Masters

Patrick Reed, who won the Dubai Desert Classic and then lost in a playoff last week in the Bahrain Championship, finished with a 7-under 65 on Thursday to share the Qatar Masters lead with Daniel Hiller.

Golf News / HITC / February 5

Brandel Chamblee weighs in on who’s better: Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy

Right now, there is no question that Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are the top two golfers in the world. The only issue for McIlroy is that Scheffler has been playing at a level above him for quite some time.

Sahith Theegala News / HITC / February 5

Sahith Theegala reveals how junior golfers should practice to make it to the pros

It’s getting harder and harder to make it to the PGA Tour. Not only is there a massive host of young talent trying to make it in professional golf, but there are also fewer spaces than ever on tour.

Jay Monahan News / HITC / February 5

Scott O’Neil sees Jay Monahan’s recent decision as a positive sign for LIV Golf

LIV Golf supporters will be glad to see the new season get underway, shifting attention away from the off-course headlines that have surrounded the league this winter.

Golf News / HITC / February 5

Talor Gooch says what’s ‘different’ about Bryson DeChambeau after playing with him in LIV opener

Bryson DeChambeau’s journey has been one of the most intriguing stories in all of sports over the last decade. He started out as a brash, arrogant young star with bags of potential, but DeChambeau was widely disliked by fans and players alike.

Brooks Koepka News / Field Level Media / February 4

Brooks Koepka embraces return to Phoenix Open and its "chaos"

Well before Brooks Koepka captured back-to-back U.S. Open titles ... and won back-to-back PGA Championships ... and earned generational wealth by jumping to LIV Golf, he was a 24-year-old fighting to claim his first PGA Tour title.

Golf News / Field Level Media / February 4

Thomas Detry caps sparkling LIV debut with share of Riyadh lead

Newcomer Thomas Detry launched himself into the international LIV conversation quickly by claiming a share of the first-round lead on Wednesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during his first circuit as a member of LIV Golf.

Bryson Dechambeau News / Field Level Media / February 4

Bryson DeChambeau: 'We didn't sign up to play for 72 (holes)'

Bryson DeChambeau is entering the final year of his contract with LIV Golf. Judging by his latest comments to Today's Golfer, it doesn't sound like the two-time U.S.

Golf News / Field Level Media / February 3

LPGA commish to players: 'I'm sorry' for how TOC was shortened

LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler apologized Tuesday for how the season-opening Tournament of Champions was cut short over the weekend in Orlando. Amid frigid temperatures at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, the LPGA allowed the event's pro-am to continue on Sunday.

Golf News / Yardbarker / February 3

LIV Golf throws a hissy fit over OWGR decision

LIV Golf throws a hissy fit over Official World Golf Ranking decision

LIV Golf finally got its wish on Tuesday when the Official World Golf Ranking announced it will award the Saudi-backed league with world ranking points.

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Brooks Koepka grateful for 'warm reception' from PGA Tour fans

Nelly Korda ends drought, wins weather-shortened LPGA opener

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Nelly Korda News / Field Level Media / February 1

Nelly Korda ends drought, wins weather-shortened LPGA opener

What was more shocking than World No. 2 golfer Nelly Korda going winless in 2025 was below-freezing temperatures and nearly single-digit wind chills halting a tournament in Orlando, Fla.