This week Tiger Woods revealed that the PGA Tour’s plan for LIV golfers was in the works for a long time. It’s the latest turn in the ongoing rivalry between the tours, writes Bob Harig.

Chris Gotterup opened the new PGA Tour season with three big birdies on the back nine that carried him to a 6-under 64 and a two-shot victory in the Sony Open, his third straight season with a victory as he moves closer to golf’s A-list.