What: Genesis Open in Los Angeles.
Purse: $7 million (.
Course: Riviera Country Club (7,322 yards, par 71).
Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel all four days, Ch. 4 Saturday-Sunday).
Defending champion: Bubba Watson.
What: ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open in Adelaide.
Purse: $1.3 million (first place $195,000).
Course: Royal Adelaide GC (6,681 yards, par 73).
Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel).
Defending champion: Haru Nomura.
What: Chubb Classic in Naples, Fla.
Purse: $1.6 million (first place $240,000).
Course: The TwinEagles Club, Talon Course (7,193 yards, par 72).
Television: Friday-Sunday (Golf Channel).
Defending champion: Bernhard Langer.
PGA: The Riviera field is the strongest of the year, with eight of the top 10 players in the world. Adam Scott and Sergio Garcia are playing in the United States for the first time this year, and Garcia is coming off a victory in Dubai. ... Dustin Johnson and Hideki Matsuyama each have a mathematical chance to replace Jason Day at No. 1 in the world by winning, depending on how Day plays.
LPGA: Lydia Ko makes her 2017 debut this week with a new coach, a new caddie and new clubs. Her last victory was in July. She shot 71 in Thursday's first round.
Champions Tour: Bernhard Langer is a three-time winner in Naples. He had nine consecutive top-10 finishes on the tour until he tied for 37th last week.
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