The PGA Tour heads to the California coast this week for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where Scottie Scheffler arrives as the clear favourite alongside defending champion Rory McIlroy. The event runs from February 12-15 at the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links, with a total purse of $20 million and the champion claiming $3.6 million.
Scheffler’s status as world number one and recent form make him the player to beat, but the focus this week may well centre on Chris Gotterup’s remarkable ascent. The American has claimed victories at both the Sony Open and the Phoenix Open in consecutive weeks, establishing himself as the tour’s hottest player heading into Pebble Beach. A third title in four weeks would represent a breakthrough moment for Gotterup.
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McIlroy comes to defence of his 2025 title, seeking to add another chapter to his success at Pebble Beach. Fellow contenders include Justin Rose, who captured the Farmers Insurance Open last week, providing confidence heading into this week’s challenge.
The signature event format continues to attract celebrity involvement, with Travis Kelce among the notable participants joining professional golfers for the pro-am competition. This blend of professional competition and entertainment remains a defining characteristic of the Pebble Beach tournament.
DACH Region Well Represented
German interest is substantial this week, with Stephan Jäger and Matti Schmid both competing. Jäger finished tied seventh here last year and will be eager to improve on that result. Austria’s Sepp Straka, a four-time PGA Tour winner, also reached a tie for seventh in 2025 and represents another strong DACH region challenger.
Meanwhile, elsewhere on the global tour schedule, LIV Golf continues its international expansion with the Adelaide event in Australia, where Martin Kaymer serves as captain of Cleeks GC. On the senior circuit, legendary German Bernhard Langer competes in the Chubb Classic, seeking his sixth title at age 68.
The PIF Saudi Ladies International on the Ladies European Tour features strong German representation including Esther Henseleit, Laura Funfstuck, and rising star Helen Briem, who joined the LPGA Tour in 2026. Funfstuck arrives as defending champion of the PIF London Championship from 2025.
Pebble Beach has hosted some of golf’s finest moments over the decades, and this week’s field promises compelling competition as the tour enters its peak season.
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