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2013 The Players Championship First Round

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How a simple slogan for this year's Players Championship reignited the debate over whether the PGA Tour's signature event should be elevated to golf's fifth major.

By Gary Van Sickle

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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.

By Mike Purkey
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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: Tiger Woods is turning 50. Sit with that thought

While Woods may be winding down, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are hitting their prime; Andrew Novak makes 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team statement; Does Santa have the magic to fix your game?

By Mike Purkey
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The Starter: Hot stove chatter adds intrigue to LIV

What's to become of Si Woo Kim and Brooks Koepka, or LIV Golf for that matter?; Hideki Matsuyama is a treasure; Back to the future with equipment.

By Mike Purkey
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The Starter: When a loss still feels like a win

Justin Thomas has something in common with Tiger Woods; Adam Schenk has plenty to be thankful for; LPGA gets massive upgrade, but will anyone watch?

By Mike Purkey