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PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Phil Mickelson defeated Tiger Woods in “The Match” late last year, and Mickelson likes what he sees them combining to do this year. He believes the pair of 40-somethings still have something special to show today’s youngest stars. “Even today, if I play my best, if Tiger plays his best, it’s […]

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Phil Mickelson is excited about the new power surge in his game. He showed it off winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, uncorking some bombs on his way to the three-shot victory he closed out Monday. He finished eighth in the field in driving distance. He won playing a bomb-and-gouge game. […]

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Yes, Phil Mickelson likes what Monday’s victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am may portend for the U.S. Open’s return here this summer, but . . . “All I’m focused on right now is the Masters,” Mickelson said. “That’s all that is in my mind, and what I’m thinking about. So […]

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Phil Mickelson turns 49 years old during the final round of the U.S. Open this summer, but he believes he can fend off Father Time and remain competitive with his approach to health and fitness. He was asked after winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Monday if he might be the […]

Phil Mickelson is back inside the top 20 in the Official World Golf Rankings following his weather-delayed victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Mickelson had to come back Monday morning to finish off his three-shot victory over Paul Casey, which marked his record-tying fifth tournament title and win No. 44 of his illustrious career. […]

Fans attending this week’s Genesis Open will have a bit of deja vu when it comes to the tournament host. Tiger Woods is returning to Riviera for the second straight year, and just like last year he’ll play the first two rounds in a featured group alongside Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas. Things didn’t go […]

Click:high temperature gate valves PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Paul Casey’s bid to catch Phil Mickelson in Monday’s resumption of the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am began with a 3-foot putt for par. That’s what he had left at the 16th hole when darkness fell Sunday, suspending play. Casey made the putt in chilly […]

Three months later, “El Tucan” still harbors some strong feelings toward Matt Kuchar. Speaking through a translator to Golf.com, David Ortiz – the Mexican caddie known as “El Tucan” – said that he was paid $5,000 by Kuchar for a week’s worth of work last November at the Mayakoba Classic. That week Kuchar won for the […]

Each week on GolfChannel.com, we’ll examine which players’ stocks and trends are rising and falling in the world of golf. RISING Phil (+9%): His resounding victory at Pebble doesn’t mean much for his U.S. Open chances there, but the course plays so short now that he should be able to keep it in play off […]

It took 27 years, but Tiger Woods finally stands in the winner’s circle at Riviera Country Club. Woods and Fred Couples captained two teams in the inaugural Celebrity Cup ahead of this week’s Genesis Open, put on by the TGR Foundation. While the two mainly served as first tee greeters, Woods’ squad took home the win on […]