The Fantasy Insider: AT&T National

PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem has decided not to delay a new rule next year that will change the grooves in irons and wedges. The USGA notified players and equipment manufacturers last year that effective Jan. 1, the dimensions in the grooves would change dramatically to create less spin on shots.

On NBA draft day, Jerry West played a round at fabled Riviera and reflected on his passions for basketball and golf.

Mark Sheftic shot a 68 on Monday to take the lead after the second round of the PGA Professional National Championship. Sheftic, 34, of Ambler, Pa., holds a one-stroke lead over Kyle Flinton of Oklahoma City heading into Tuesday's third round, which will be played at the par-71, 7,493-yard Twin Warriors Golf Club.

Aaron Stewart walked onto the 18th green at Pinehurst's No. 2 course on Monday and allowed himself a peek at the imposing figure standing near the clubhouse. Yes, his dad was watching. The late Payne Stewart still casts a long shadow at Pinehurst — both physically, a statue of the first U.S. Open champion crowned at No.

Inside the field: AT&T National

Inside the course: Congressional Country Club

Inside the field: AT&T National

When Fred Funk birdied the fifth hole on the final round of the Dick's Sporting Goods Open, he squinted at Lonnie Nielsen's line on the leaderboard and then turned for some help. "I go to my caddie, 'I can't quite read that. Does it say 14?' " Funk said. "He goes, 'No, it's 18.' Eighteen?

Defending champion Scott Hebert got off to the start he needed Sunday with a 5-under 66 on the easier Santa Ana Golf Club course for a one-shot lead in the PGA Professional National Championship. Only two of the top 12 scores in the opening round came at Santa Ana. Hebert, of Traverse City, Mich., is trying to become the first back-to-back winner since 1972 in the tournament for PGA club pros.