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1. 'The dominoes are starting to fall': Brooks Koepka's return and what it means for the PGA Tour

   Koepka's return this week at Torrey Pines and the news that Patrick Reed is also coming back gave the PGA Tour momentum as 2026 gets underway.

2. Rose breaks 36-hole Torrey Pines mark, up 4 shots

   After an opening-round 62, Justin Rose shot a 65 on Friday to break his 36-hold record at Torrey Pines to build a four-shot lead.

3. Ko and Woad share lead in LPGA Tour's opener

   Lydia Ko shot a 5-under 67 on Friday for a share of second-round lead with Lottie Woad in the LPGA Tour's season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.

4. Reed climbs leaderboard with 67 in Bahrain

   Patrick Reed shot 5-under 67 in the second round of the Bahrain Championship on the European tour on Friday and was 10 strokes behind leader Calum Hill of Scotland.

5. Rose makes most of North course, leads Farmers

   Justin Rose had birdie chances on all but one hole Thursday and turned that into a 10-under 62 on the North course at Torrey Pines.

6. 'Grateful' Koepka embraced by fans in tour return

   In his much-anticipated return to the PGA Tour on Thursday, Brooks Koepka carded a 1-over 73, a score that mattered little compared with the warm reception he received from fans. "It made me feel good just to be out here."

7. Hataoka cards 66, leads by 1 in LPGA opener

   Nasa Hataoka shot a 66 and had a one-shot lead over LPGA player of the year Jeeno Thitikul and three others after the first round of the Tournament of Champions.

8. Reed trails in Bahrain, adds Qatar after LIV exit

   Patrick Reed, who chose to leave LIV Golf, shot a 71 and trails by six at the Bahrain Championship. He also added the Qatar Masters to his European tour schedule.

9. Valdes has cancer, halts first Korn Ferry season

   Brendan Valdez, No. 2 in the PGA Tour University ranking last summer to earn a full exemption on the Korn Ferry Tour, posted on social media that he was diagnosed with primary mediastinal lymphoma and will step away from the tour.

10. LIV adds 10 secure spots, increases team money

    LIV Golf announced several changes Wednesday, including the awarding of points to every player in the field, 10 additional secure spots, and more prize money for team results.