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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: The Ryder Cup is here ... finally

There are so many questions waiting to be answered, so let's get started.

By Mike Purkey
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The Ryder Cup's GOAT influencers

Winning matters, but there is more that impacts this United States-Europe rivalry that reaches a crescendo every few years. Gary Van Sickle looks beyond the Ws to find the biggest difference makers.

By Gary Van Sickle
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The Starter: The wait is nearly over for 45th Ryder Cup

What is NBC Sports thinking?; Stacy Lewis calls it a career — and what a career it was; Rethinking the U.S. Mid-Amateur.

By Mike Purkey

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