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ORLANDO, Fla. - Players were generally raving about the conditions this week for his Bay Hill course, which Arnold Palmer always has tried to make as treacherous as possible with slick greens and gnarly rough.

The Champions Tour announced on Thursday that the newly renovated Poppy Hills Golf Course will be added to the rotation for the Nature Valley First Tee Open.

Top-ranked Inbee Park birdied her final three holes Thursday for a 6-under 66 and a share of the JTBC Founders Cup lead among the early starters.

Tom Watson will celebrate a birthday in September that many folks view as a milestone, but don't look for him to slow down anytime soon.

World number two Adam Scott equalled the course record at Bay Hill with a stunning 62 in the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday.

Masters champion Adam Scott tied the course record at Bay Hill on Thursday with a 10-under 62 in the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

With the Masters looming, defending champion Adam Scott's game looks to be rounding into shape after his opening-round 62 tied the course record at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Tiger Woods' back issues are due to a bulging disk that will not require surgery, according to Golfweek magazine, although the golfer's agent did not confirm the report.

Masters champion Adam Scott was feeling ill when he arrived at Bay Hill. One majestic round with the putter Thursday made him feel a lot better.

You might want to ask for a mulligan if this happens. Scientists at UC Irvine announced Wednesday that titanium-coated clubs can cause plants and grass on golf courses to catch on fire.     

Tiger Woods was a large part of the conversation on the eve of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Tiger Woods was a large part of the conversation on the eve of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.     

Birdies and Bogeys

Arnold Palmer didn't exactly mince words Wednesday when he was asked about his golf tournament.

Over time, Tiger Woods's physical advantages have been corroded by injuries and technology, most notably the advent of hybrid clubs and drivers with grapefruit-size heads.     

Paula Creamer has had 2½ weeks to savor "The Putt" in her Singapore playoff victory. She also got to catch her breath and recharge for the JTBC Founders Cup.

Paula Creamer has had 2½ weeks to savor "The Putt" in her Singapore playoff victory. She also got to catch her breath and recharge for the JTBC Founders Cup.