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The Starter: What would you pay for the Pebble Beach experience?

Rates are now in the $675 range; Anthony Kim continues his comeback; Cricket or the NFL?; Gary Player is upset — again.

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The Starter: Nelly Korda has something to say

Amid the hubbub of Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour, one of the the LPGA's brightest stars spoke out about the new WTGL and a missed opportunity; Blades Brown, 18, is living large right now.

By Mike Purkey
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Brooks Koepka’s savvy business move

Say what you will about the five-time major champion, but the jump he made to LIV Golf in 2022 was right for him. And so is his PGA Tour return.

By Gary Van Sickle
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The Starter: Scottie Scheffler is back and the chase is on

The World No. 1 is expected to be a season-long headline, but the game is offering up a number of other intriguing storylines

By Mike Purkey
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The Starter: Brooks Koepka makes heralded return to the PGA Tour

The five-time major champion's swift move from LIV Golf was orchestrated by new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp and may have a ripple effect in the weeks, months to come.

By Mike Purkey

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The Starter: A major case for Joaquin Niemann?

Brandel Chamblee puts Bryson DeChambeau and LIV Golf in his crosshairs; Should LIV Golf get (OWGR) points for trying and other questions.

By Mike Purkey
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The Starter: Justin Thomas' mojo, the question of why and the Chevron major

Mike Purkey asks some thought-provoking questions as April's final weekend has arrived

By Mike Purkey
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Closets that are missing a green jacket

Now that Rory McIlroy has slipped on his coveted piece of Masters apparel, Gary Van Sickle reranks the list of Best Players to Never Win a Masters, including some who still have a chance.

By Gary Van Sickle

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