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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: Let the armchair quarterbacking begin

Being second-guessed goes with being a Ryder Cup captain; Tommy Fleetwood wins FedEx Cup, but what does Scottie Scheffler get?; Mike McCoy makes USGA history.

By Mike Purkey
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A ranking of major proportions

Gary Van Sickle went the extra mile to compile the ultimate review of golf's entire 2025 major schedule — along with one that might require as asterisk.

By Gary Van Sickle
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The Starter: A lot of unanswered questions as tour seasons end like a TV drama

Tour Championship, Ryder Cup, 2026 PGA Tour schedule, LIV Golf, slow play ... where to start unpacking?

By Mike Purkey

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