It’s been a season of close calls so far in this column. That continued last week with three of our experts on Ludvig Aberg at Torrey Pines, where we felt pretty good heading into the weekend. Some stomach issues and vomiting mid-round were not part of our handicap,

"Let’s be honest — this game can feel a little distant at times," Thomas told his fellow players. He had ideas for how to bridge that gap.

Outside of the first signature event of the PGA Tour season, we haven't seen many big names hoisting the trophy. That feels likely to change as we head to the A