McIlroy said Woods was as intense as ever for their Week 4 match, the first close one so far in the indoor sim league.

McIlroy makes his season debut on the U.S.-based circuit this week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, one of the tour’s $20 million signature events. It’s a big week—or at least it’s supposed to be, with a limited field of 80 players that includes 45 of the top 50 in the world playing one of the most iconic courses on the planet.

Bryson DeChambeau has opened the door to taking part in Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's revolutionary golf league, but only if his LIV Golf team is allowed to enter. TGL, which stands for the Tomorrow Golf League, has been warmly received by professional golfers, pundits and fans after debuting earlier this month in Florida.

The PGA Tour is still looking for a way to solve its pace-of-play problem, but Justin Thomas isn't certain the TGL shot clock is the answer.

Rory McIlroy didn't appear too interested in indulging a reporter's question about the PGA Tour's declining TV ratings and pace of play issues.

Shane Lowry had himself a day at Pebble Beach, sinking an ace and going wild afterward as he sits near the top of the leaderboard.

Rory McIlroy’s first round on the PGA Tour this season included an ace. McIlroy aced the 15th hole at Spyglass Hill in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Thursday.

The PGA Tour kicks off the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Thursday, January 30th, featuring many of the top golfers in the world. WATCH: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am L

Rory McIlroy made the shot of his life on Thursday. Playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Spyglass Hill Golf Course, the Northern Irish golfer sank a hole-in-one through the air on the par-3 15th hole from 119 yards out.

First day of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with Russell Henley as leader and Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler at the top of the leaderboard.

Everything at Pebble Beach Golf Links is first-class, but one amateur in the field this week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am has a special caddie.