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Let’s call it a brief hiatus. Last year it was my sad duty to write that while sports like basketball, baseball, football and tennis were the topic of conversations and panel discussions at the largest gathering of sports analysts, golf was nowhere to be found.

PGA golfer chased by a goose

… timing’s right. So poor Luke Donald trying to play his ball at the Honda Classic’s sixth hole? Look, that USA TODAY Sports Images photo from Friday is one of our favorite sports photos of 2017 without any context. But there’s a fun twist to it: …

Andrew Putnam wins Web.com Tour event in Panama

Andrew Putnam won the Panama Claro Championship on Sunday for his second Web.com Tour title, beating Chris Baker with an 18-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff. The 28-year-old former Pepperdine player earned $112,500 to take the money lead with $171,100.

Dustin Johnson remains in control at Riviera Country Club

Rain desolated play Friday, and the players worked hard to catch up Saturday, but most will have to play 36 holes Sunday to get the tournament in on time. Johnson, who has finished in the top 10 in six of his nine starts at Riviera, but has yet to win, sits in front of Pat Perez and Cameron Tringale by one shot at 10 under.

Sarah Jane Smith takes 1-stroke lead at Australian Open

In this Oct. 28, 2016 file photo, Lydia Ko of New Zealand checks her line on the eleventh green during the second round of the LPGA golf tournament at Tournament Players Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A day ahead of the start of the Women’s Australian Open at Royal Adelaide, the 21-year-old Thai golfer Ariya Jutanugarn also says she’s not putting pressure on herself to overtake Ko for the No.

Rain wipes out afternoon play at Riviera

A large limb from a eucalyptus tree toppled near the third green after play was suspended during the second round of the Genesis Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. less A large limb from a eucalyptus tree toppled near the third green after play was suspended during the second round of the Genesis Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in the … more Spectators walk to the clubhouse after play was suspended during the second round of the Genesis Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.

Miguel Angel Jimenez tied for PGA Tour Champions lead

Miguel Angel Jimenez had a late eagle and closed with a birdie for a 7-under 65 and a share of the lead Friday in the PGA Tour Champions’ Chubb Classic. Jimenez hit a 3-wood to 10 feet to set up the eagle on the par-5 sixth – his 15th hole – and made a 9-footer for birdie on the par-4 ninth.

Garcia moves clear in Dubai

Sergio Garcia shot a third-round 68 to finish three shots clear of his Ryder Cup team mate Henrik Stenson in the Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday. Spaniard Garcia birdied his 33rd and last hole of a long day after the second round was disrupted by high winds to move to 16 under par and in a strong position to win his 12th European tour title.

Garcia claims lead as Dubai Classic completes second round

Nacho Elvira of Spain plays a shot on the 7th hole during the 2nd round completion of the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Sergio Garcia took a three-shot lead halfway through the Dubai Desert Classic when the second round was completed on Saturday.

Kuchar starts hot in Arizona

Matt Kuchar eagled the par-5 13th and added two late birdies and a big par save on the rowdy par-3 16th hole to take the first-round lead in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Kuchar shot a 7-under 64 in perfect afternoon conditions at TPC Scottsdale for a one-stroke lead over defending champion Hideki Matsuyama and Brendan Steele.

O’Connell progresses as more top seeds fall

It was another day of upsets at the 2017 Burnie International with more top seeded players knocked out of the competition. It was another day of upsets at the 2017 Caterpillar Burnie International with more top seeded players knocked out of the competition.

Tyrone recognition touches Zimmer at ceremony

Saturday night marked a homecoming of sorts as the Golden Eagle Monogram Club welcomed eight new members who have distinguished themselves over the years through their athletic accomplishments. The final inductee of the evening was a special board honoree, Tyrone native John Zimmers, who has been golf course superintendent at world renowned Oakmont Country Club since 1999.

Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson share LPGA Tour lead

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas – Stacy Lewis had two back-nine eagles Saturday in the LPGA Tour’s season-opening Pure Silk Bahamas Classic to again put herself in position to end a long winless streak. Lewis shot a 10-under 63 at Ocean Club to match Thompson atop the leaderboard at 23-under 196, one off the tour 54-hole record for relation to par set by Annika Sorenstam in Japan in the 2003 Mizuno Classic.

Chile amateur goes from no big victories to Masters

Justin Rose, of England, reacts to his final putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Sony Open golf tournament, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Honolulu. HONOLULU – Toto Gana hit what he described as the “best shot I’ve hit in my whole life,” a wedge to 3 feet for a birdie to win the Latin America Amateur Championship and earn a trip to the Masters in April.

‘I’m pretty good at this’

Venus Williams of the U.S. reacts after winning her Women’s singles first round match against Ukraine’s Kateryna Kozlova. Photo: Reuters Venus Williams survived a rocky start to reach the second round of her 17th Australian Open on Monday, putting her 7-6 7-5 victory over Kateryna Kozlova down to hard-earned experience.

European Tour’s top rookies seek glory at Qatar Masters

Wang Jeunghun of South Korea and China Number One Li Haotong will make their tournament debuts at the 20th Commercial Bank Qatar Masters this month after finishing first and second in the 2016 European Tour Rookie of the Year standings respectively. The two 21-year-olds – who were the two youngest male golfers in the 2016 Olympic Men’s Golf Competition in Rio de Janeiro have frequently crossed paths around the world while growing into two of Asia’s most exciting talents.

Juicy pairings spur excitement at Tournament of Champions

In an attempt to spur some excitement for the early-season tournament, the PGA Tour has mixed together some interesting pairings involving the game’s best players. Jordan Spieth – ranked fifth in the world – will play alongside Dustin Johnson – the third-ranked player- during the first round.

World ranking gap widens between US and Europe

World ranking gap widens between US and Europe Golf notes: World ranking gap widens between US and European tours; 12 players added to Masters field Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hpROJt The European Tour is introducing the Rolex Series this year, which starts in late May with the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth and ends in late November with the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. The other events that make up the Rolex Series are Irish Open and Scottish Open in successive weeks ahead of the British Open; the Italian Open in October; and then the Turkish Airlines Open and Nedbank Challenge in South Africa leading into the finale in Dubai.