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In his first competitive round of 2019, Tiger Woods made five birdies against two bogeys in a round of 2-under 70 on Torrey Pines’ South Course that has him eight off the pace set by Jon Rahm on the North. Getting off to a slow start, Woods parred the first, bogeyed the second, and missed […]

SAN DIEGO – As comebacks go, it’s fair to count Bud Cauley’s climb back from the depths of injury a success. Cauley hasn’t won since returning from a horrific car accident during last year’s Memorial. He’s not really even contended. But considering how grueling the last few months have been, both physically and mentally, just […]

SAN DIEGO – In the days leading up to Jordan Spieth’s 2019 debut earlier this month at the Sony Open there were some who questioned if the 25-year-old had come down with a case of the putting yips. Although it’s an admittedly small sample size, Spieth’s performance the last two rounds would suggest those observations were […]

SAN DIEGO – Equipment changes are nothing new on the PGA Tour. Every week, players are testing new equipment or tinkering with different options. But when you’re the No. 1 player in the world and the reigning FedExCup champion, a wholesale change can get people’s attention. Earlier this month, Rose announced a new 10-club endorsement deal […]

SAN DIEGO – Tiger Woods officially got his 2019 campaign off the ground Thursday at the Farmers Insurance Open, and the results were somewhat promising. Here are some thoughts and observations after walking stride for stride with him for 18 holes on the South Course: • It’s a 2-under 70 in the opening round for […]

SAN DIEGO – The best shot of Tiger Woods’ opening round at the Farmers Insurance Open was quickly followed by a brief moment of trepidation. Woods nearly jarred his tee shot on the par-3 11th hole, setting up what appeared to be an easy birdie attempt from inside of 3 feet. But as he stood over […]

SAN DIEGO – The scoring discrepancy that once dominated the first two rounds of the Farmers Insurance Open was mitigated in 2016 when the North Course, which has always been the easier of the two layouts at Torrey Pines, was overhauled by Tom Weiskopf. During the first round last year, the split between the two courses […]

SAN DIEGO – When it comes to putting, Adam Scott is no stranger to change. The man who won the Masters with a long putter has largely struggled to find his footing in the post-anchoring world, turning to any number of new putters and techniques to get his short game to match his elite ball-striking. […]

SAN DIEGO – Even with weeks to prepare for one of golf’s most noticeable rule changes, Tiger Woods nearly flinched as he stood over a birdie putt on the eighth green Thursday at the Farmers Insurance Open. Woods was facing a ticklish, 45-foot birdie attempt – the kind of putt that can easily race past […]

Ernie Els isn’t just happy to be here. ‘Here’ being tied for second after two rounds of the Dubai Desert Classic. Thanks to rounds of 68-65, the 49-year-old World Golf Hall of Fame member is one shot back of leader Bryson DeChambeau, a man nearly half his age. Yes, it’s great to be in contention […]