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Cameron Smith got the new year off to a record start at the Sentry Tournament of Champions.

Tony Finau has been in Hawaii long enough to become a motivational speaker.

The PGA Tour begins the new year in the idyllic setting of Kapalua that makes it feel like a working vacation.

A new year means the start of the PGA Tour's new media rights deal.

A new year in golf brings several questions that will take time to sort out.

At Spieth’s request, Greller has been studying up on AimPoint, the methodology of reading greens that starts with using feet to feel the slope of the green and then holding up fingers for each percent of slope. Among those who use it are Dustin Johnson and his brother, Austin, whom other caddies say has mastered the technique. Spieth said Greller met with John Graham, the putting coach for Justin Thomas, for a crash course.

Tiger Woods now has everyone guessing.

Viktor Hovland is the winner of the Hero World Challenge and even he couldn't believe it.

It was bad enough for Jordan Spieth and Henrik Stenson to finish at the bottom of a 20-man field in the Hero World Challenge.

Collin Morikawa is one round away from reaching No. 1 in the world.

The Hero World Challenge might feel like a working vacation being in the Caribbean the first week of December.

Rickie Fowler is back in the spotlight in Las Vegas.

Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka are finally getting their day in the sun.

The PGA Tour is moving the Farmers Insurance Open off a big NFL Sunday.

A young and hungry U.S. squad didn't just take back the Ryder Cup.

All the drama Saturday at the Ryder Cup was to see if Europe could make a game of it.

Europe closed out two matches in rapid succession, then the U.S. closed out another to give the Americans a 10-5 lead with one match left on the course Saturday.

The U.S. Ryder Cup squad zoomed out to its biggest opening-day lead since 1975, pummeling defending champion Europe in both the foursomes and fourball matches to build a 6-2 cushion.

Europe trails the Ryder Cup 6-2 after an opening day that saw Rory McIlroy lose twice and the entire team post only one victory.

Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas didn't win their opening match at the Ryder Cup, but one shot from Spieth became an instant classic.

Capsules from the opening day at Whistling Straits in the Ryder Cup.

The first point of the Ryder Cup went to Europe and its new Spanish Armada.

Sergio Garcia blew a kiss to the crowd.

Tyrell Hatton made a 7-foot putt on the 18th green to salvage a half-point for the struggling European team late on opening day at the Ryder Cup.

No team in sports embraces the underdog label like Europe's Ryder Cup squads.

No team in sports embraces the underdog label like Europe's Ryder Cup squads.

The Americans are running out of excuses at the Ryder Cup.

Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas almost surely will be paired together in both foursomes and fourballs beginning Friday at the Ryder Cup.

Bryson DeChambeau is determined to be a team player in the Ryder Cup and he is wasting no time proving it.

Steve Stricker has filled out his U.S. Ryder Cup team with six captain's picks.

Patrick Cantlay takes a two-shot lead over Jon Rahm into the final round of the season with nothing less than $15 million riding on the line.

Jon Rahm began the Tour Championship four shots out of the lead.

Patrick Cantlay has earned a spot in his first Ryder Cup.

There was no stopping Bryson DeChambeau at Caves Valley.

Some pro-ams get Jordan Spieth's attention more than others, and such was the case Wednesday at Caves Valley in the BMW Championship. Also in the group was Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic swimming champion with 28 medals. Phelps grew up in Maryland.

Jon Rahm made it through another bogey-free round and has a one-shot lead in The Northern Trust.

Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas share the lead at 63 after one round of The Northern Trust.

Dustin Johnson doesn't feel much urgency about anything.

Bryson DeChambeau let his clubs do most of the talking Saturday at TPC Southwind.

Collin Morikawa created major history at Royal St George's as he celebrated his Open debut with a magnificent two-shot victory over Jordan Spieth.

Jordan Spieth put on a Sunday charge good enough to win the British Open.

The 24-year-old American remarkably played the final 31 holes at Royal St. George's without a bogey.

Collin Morikawa won the British Open in his debut and became the first player to capture two different majors on the first attempt.

Collin Morikawa is closing in on the claret jug.

Louis Oosthuizen went from a two-shot lead to struggle to stay atop the leaderboard at the British Open.

Louis Oosthuizen stood on the 11th tee with only one bogey on his card over 46 holes at Royal St. George's and a two-shot lead Saturday afternoon in the British Open. Jordan Spieth was tied for the lead and belted a drive down the middle of the 17th fairway, leaving him only a half-wedge to the green. In the middle of all this chaos was Collin Morikawa, who went from a two-shot deficit to four shots behind after five holes, and he was fortunate it wasn't worse.

Louis Oosthuizen has a one-stroke lead at the British Open and another big shot to end his 11-year wait for a second major title.

Another Canadian is in the mix at a major.

This time it's Corey Conners, who quietly put together one of better rounds in the British Open. Then, he ran off four birdies over the next five holes and closed with four pars. How much of a chance Conners has on Sunday depends on Oosthuizen over the final seven holes.

Louis Oosthuizen is leading the British Open and that's not all that surprising.

The cut has been made at Royal St. George’s at The Open Championship, and the leaderboard is tighter than the fairways on the links in the southeastern England. Watch The Open Championship on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Jordan Spieth is trying to keep up with the pack, and hitting three-under certainly helped. Only three shots off the lead at -8, the American is looking to capture his second Open title. After shooting over par on Thursday, he put up one of the better scores on Friday, shooting three-under. What: 149th Open Championship (Third Round)When: Saturday, July 17Time: 6:00 a.m.

Louis Oosthuizen set a 36-hole record at the British Open and is halfway to ending that run of near misses at major championships.

What looked to be a three-man chase at the British Open is turning into a one-man show.

Louis Oosthuizen and Jordan Spieth are leading the way at the British Open.

Brandt Snedeker had a 68 for his lowest start to a British Open since 2012.

The PGA Tour returns to TPC Deere Run for the 50th anniversary of the event now known as the John Deere Classic.

Louis Oosthuizen has repeatedly put himself in contention at majors with his syrupy swing and easygoing nature.

There’s a three-way tie after three rounds of the U.S. Open.

Russell Henley lost a chance to take sole possession of the lead going into the weekend at the U.S. Open when he three-putted his final hole for a closing bogey.

A strong Memorial Tournament field will be seeing the once-familiar course at Muirfield Village Golf Club for the first time since the major renovations.

A strong field at Colonial Country Club celebrates the 75th anniversary of what's become the Charles Schwab Challenge.

The PGA Championship, set for the Ocean Course At Kiawah Island, brings together the PGA Tour's top talent on a course that will challenge them.

The PGA Championship, set for the Ocean Course At Kiawah Island, brings together the PGA Tour's top talent on a course that will challenge them.

Jordan Spieth had his longest stretch all day of mere pars — a whopping four holes — on the besieged new home course of the AT&T Byron Nelson when the local favorite stepped over a 55-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th. Spieth, Spaun and plenty of others had little trouble with TPC Craig Ranch north of Dallas. Hideki Matsuyama sputtered on the front nine in his first appearance since becoming the first Japanese player to win the Masters, then stalled again after three straight birdies to start the back nine.

The AT&T Byron Nelson is the last event before the PGA Championship, giving many of the PGA Tour's best one last chance to tune up for the year's the second major.

Hideki Matsuyama overcame a nervy start and a pressure-induced back-nine stutter to become the first Japanese player to win a men's major.

The 2021 Masters is here and golf fans will get the chance to see some pretty well-known names hitting the Augusta National Golf Course for the green jacket. The golf schedule is back on track after things shifted in the wake of the pandemic. Amateur champion Tyler Strafaci and Lee Westwood and will tee off at 10:30 a.m.Jordan Spieth, who won the tournament in 2015, is fresh off a win at TPC San Antonio. He is on the hunt for his second victory this season and his second since 2017. That stream will show fans every one of their shots as they happen, as well as tournament highlights.

Dustin Johnson is the defending Masters champion, but he'll have to fend of a stellar field that includes the rising Jordan Spieth.

THE PLAYERS Championship is underway, but golf fans can begin following the action on the Golf Channel around noon. Cord-cutters will be able to catch the tournament on these streaming platforms: FuboTV (free 7-day trial) | Sling | Hulu. What: 2021 Players Championship, First RoundWho: PGA TourWhen: March 11, 2021Time: 12 p.m.-6 p.m. ETWhere: THE PLAYERS Championship -- Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. TV: The Golf ChannelStream: FuboTV (free 7-day trial) | Sling | Hulu

Both rounds will air on CBS and fans can live stream the tournament on FuboTV (free 7-day trial) | Sling | Hulu. What: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Third RoundWho: PGA TourWhen: Feb. 13, 2021Time: 1 p.m. ETWhere: Pebble Beach Golf Links -- Pebble Beach, CATV: CBSStream: FuboTV (free 7-day trial) | Sling | Hulu_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Here’s how to watch. What: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Fourth RoundWho: PGA TourWhen: Feb. 14, 2021Time: 3 p.m. ETWhere: Pebble Beach Golf Links -- Pebble Beach, CATV: CBSStream: FuboTV (free 7-day trial) | Sling | Hulu

Professional golfers continue their hunt for the $7.8 million purse in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The second round is already under way, but fans can catch some of the action on Friday afternoon on the Golf Channel. Fans can live stream the tournament on FuboTV (free 7-day trial) | Sling | Hulu beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon. What: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Second RoundWho: PGA TourWhen: Feb. 12, 2021Time: 3 p.m. ETWhere: Pebble Beach Golf Links -- Pebble Beach, CATV: The Golf ChannelStream: FuboTV (free 7-day trial) | Sling | Hulu

(CBS SF) — The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am will temporarily succumb to the limitations of COVID this year. But this week the rotation is reduced to two — Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course. You would throw in Augusta National, Pinehurst, Royal Melbourne and Pebble Beach for the top five to play for various reasons.”>>READ: Pebble Beach Golf Links Profile: Simply One Of The Best Courses In The WorldWhen Pebble Beach Golf Links hosts, it is always a major storyline. He finished 11th in AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am last year, but his best showing was ninth in 2013. Watch the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Saturday, February 13, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

(CBSLA) — The Farmers Insurance Open continues its long run at Torrey Pines this week, as the PGA Tour moves through its West Coast Swing. Ranked seventh in the world, he has also found success at Torrey Pines, with top-five finishes the last two years. The wind is forecasted to be relatively calm at Torrey Pines in the coming days, but could always change. He was top five in shots gained: off-the-tee (.756) and shots gained: tee-to-green (1.344) in 2020. He was similarly strong last year in shots gained: off-the-tee (.702) and shots gained: tee-to-green (1.314).

MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) — This wasn’t the kind of fun Justin Thomas had in mind for a U.S. Open at Winged Foot. For all the hype and history of how much punishment Winged Foot has doled out over the years. “Yeah, 65 is fun no matter where you play, especially at Winged Foot,” Thomas said. Thomas felt at easy, and Winged Foot allowed him to feel that way. ... It’s still Winged Foot.

The 2020 British Open has been canceled due to coronavirus, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, or R&A, announced on Monday. It's the first time since World War II that the golf championship has been canceled. The British Open is the oldest golf tournament. It's one of the four majors, which also include the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and The Masters. The R&A said tickets and hospitality packages for the 2020 British Open would be valid for use in 2021.

The PGA Tour rolls into TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois for the 2019 John Deere Classic. Among them are 2018 champion Michael Kim, who set a tournament record of 257 en route to his first ever PGA Tour win. >>WATCH: The John Deere Classic Live StreamThe stage is also set for the new generation of rising stars, including Michael Wolff, Collin Morikawa and Viktor Hovland. I feel like theyre full of confidence.That enthusiasm, combined with efficient shot-making, can lead to low scores at TPC Deere Run. >>READ: John Deere Classic: TPC Deere Run A Good, Straight-Forward Golf CourseTPC Deere Run offers a few challenges as well, with elevation changes and demanding fairways.

The world’s best golfers will gather next week in August, Georgia for the Masters. Among this year’s field is defending champion, Jordan Spieth. He tees off Thursday in the Shell Houston Open, the final tournament before golf’s four majors. Spieth lost his number one ranking this week, but still hopes to keep the coveted green jacket. Charlie Rose reports.

Jordan Spieth shows "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose the grip and swing that helped him develop into one of the world's top golfers.

British Open winner Zach Johnson shared the ride home with fellow American golfer Jordan Spieth, but also shared a traditional drink from the championship trophy, the Claret Jug. CBSN's Contessa Brewer shares a picture of the memorable moment.

The British Open is underway and newcomer Jordan Spieth is already performing better than some of golf's greats. Golf Digest senior editor Ashley Mayo told CBSN what to expect.

After clinching an historic victory at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, 21-year-old Jordan Spieth is seeing a lot of love online, and it's not just about his golfing. CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Vladimir Duthiers take a look at what the ladies are talking about.

Jordan Spieth finished a record-tying Masters tournament, wihile Tiger Woods struggled with inconsistency and injury. Washington Post sportswriter Neil Greenberg breaks down the competition on CBSN.

After a thrilling first three days, Jordan Spieth continues on his record-breaking performance. Justin Rose is also in the mix after a fine end to day three. Luke Elvy reports from Augusta, Georgia.

After a fascinating opening round, there's plenty of drama brewing. Starting the second round, Jordan Spieth began extending his lead. Tiger Woods still lurks in the field. Luke Elvey brings us the latest.