Burning questions for tournament golf in 2017

The 2017 calendar is on the wall and the resolutions set (surely to be scuppered within weeks), but what’s in store for the year in golf? On the eve of the first US PGA Tour event of 2017, here are nine compelling questions with pending answers this season.

Tiger’s next start? In 21 days

It’s official, Tiger Woods will make his 2017 US PGA Tour debut at the Farmers Insurance Open. The tournament, which runs from January 26-29, announced news of the 14-time major champ committing to the field this morning in a press release.

Brace yourself: Tiger announces 2017 start

After an impressive return at the Hero World Challenge, Tiger Woods has made his first commitment for 2017. The soon-to-be 41-year-old will play at Riviera Country Club for the US PGA Tour’s Genesis Open.

Tiger and Jack’s careers collide again

We’ll never beat Arnie and Jack for pure competitive drama, but Jack and Tiger as historical theater has been pretty good, too. Now, after a layoff of 466 days from competition by Tiger Woods, we may see interest pick up again in his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus’ majors record.