USGA adds U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open exemptions, no LIV ban

On Thursday, the USGA announced the addition of new exemption categories for the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open.

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Phoenix Open’s iconic 16th was not fun Thursday. It was a torture chamber

Normally the 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open is fun. Not Thursday. One caddie called the conditions ‘f–king brutal.’

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A chat with Rory McIlroy, the Phoenix Open media center, and No. 16 | Rogers Report

From 16th hole observations to a brief conversation with Rory McIlroy, get caught up on the action at TPC Scottsdale.

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A Bluebird Powder-Filled Day At RED Resort

A Bluebird Powder-Filled Day At RED Resort

Nicklaus Design renovates course where Nicklaus won one of 18 majors

Jack Nicklaus won the 1971 PGA Championship at what is now known as BallenIsles CC. Fifty-two years later, he helped renovate the design.

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The 2 keys to playing par-4s well, according to Xander Schauffele

How do you attack par-4s? Here’s how Xander Schauffele, who led the PGA Tour in par-4 scoring average last season, thinks through them.

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Why the 16th hole at WMPO will look different this year

Everyone knows the 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open. But it will look a bit different this year in hopes of maintaining player safety.

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GOLF’s Subpar: Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth reveal how they approach the 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open

Subpar’s Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz are joined by Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth who reveal how they approach the 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open.

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Why Patrick Cantlay ignores this conventional course-strategy advice (and you should, too)

Patrick Cantlay was the best par-5 scorer on the PGA Tour last year. He owned those holes by ignoring what his mentors preached.

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Canelo Alvarez is a golf ‘addict.’ He’s not alone

Canelo Alvarez is one of the world’s greatest fighters. He’s also one of the world’s most obsessed golfers.

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