1 – Focus on the positive

It’s always nice to get your GHIN update in mid-January and be able to say, “Hey, I haven’t gotten any worse.” True, you haven’t touched a club in eight weeks, but don’t let such details get in the way.

2 – Tough to believe – or is it?

This report about a bettor supposedly losing $1.4m on an in-game wager that the Chargers – who led, 27-0, at the time – would win the game (they lost, 31-30, to the Jaguars) doesn’t pass the smell test. Unless . . . well, has anyone seen Phil Mickelson lately?

3 – Crazy numbers

Speaking of wagers, I took “the over” to how many consecutive extra-point kicks would be missed in Monday night’s NFL playoff game. The number was three. How ‘bout that!

4 – Pebble, finally

If you are generating enthusiasm for the major championships this year and looking to circle one in particular, this is it – the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach July 6-9. Long time coming.

5 – It’s Riv. Of course it’s elevated

Pssst, when you hear them say the “Genesis Invitational” is an elevated event, understand this: That tournament is elevated and always has been elevated because it is played at Riviera.

6 – Go figure. Then again, why?

South African Rory Sabbatini won a Silver Medal at the Olympics. Playing for Slovakia. That’s always my go-to thought whenever I want to remind myself that the world is upside down.

7 – 0-for-evah

Patrick Reed is likely going to have the worst record ever in filing lawsuits.

8 – Seems only fair

Would Reed get any sort of reward? You know, like the worst NFL record gets to draft first. So maybe for every group of five lawsuits you lose, you get two parking tickets waived.

9 – Old news does get tiring

The answer is: 2041. The question is: When is the next Ryder Cup where Davis Love III won’t be a vice-captain.