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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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Lists are back. Here's a new Top 10

Comedian Bill Murray's recent top-10 list on SNL's 50th reunion show prompts Gary Van Sickle to create his own list of Top 10 Things That Moved The Needle last week.

By Gary Van Sickle
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Distance, not field size, is slowing play

Another week and more cries of pace of play. Oh, what to do. Gary Van Sickle revisits the shot clock idea from a different angle — guilt.

By Gary Van Sickle
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About that golf ball rollback

While it's only 2025, the rollback for professionals is just three years away — five for amateurs — and not everyone is on board with the decision, especially the PGA of America.

By Gary Van Sickle

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