Jordan Spieth spent the first official practice day of the new year in good company.

As he rolled putts at Kapalua, his teenage sister Ellie sat next to him on the practice green and watched until she reclined on her back and took in the warmth of the Hawaii sun.

Few tournaments are more relaxing than the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. That's just what golf needs, because this is going to be a hectic year.