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Why the 2026 Masters could go any which way
The First Call readers share their expectations for the 90th playing of the major, along with a variety of possible winners and no clear favorite.
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Columns
A sobering journeyman's tale
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Columns
The Starter: Oh Tiger, what will you do next?
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Masters Champions Dinner takes on a personal touch
Industry Headlines
  1. Power Tee: Reports on Go USA Fun Park's 25% revenue growth
  2. Youth on Course: Bank of America's Golf with Us initiative returns
  3. Marriott Golf: Celebrate America's 250th at Williamsburg Lodge
  4. Campus: Launches video-first platform for college golf recruiting
  5. Keswick Hall: Ambassador Lauren Coughlin wins Aramco Championship
  6. XXIO | Vessel: Collaborate on new women’s limited-edition release
  7. Tepetonka Club: Hires Jason McCarty as director of golf
  8. Malcolm DeMille: Celebrates Valero Texas Open with iconic trophy
  9. Riverton Pointe GCC: To host Big East Men’s Championships, May 2-4
  10. Marriott Golf: Unlimited golf awaits in Miami
  11. Hurricane Junior Golf Tour | Revelyst Golf Technology: Extend partnership
  12. Future Champions Golf: Announces video series with Mr. Short Game
BUSINESS
PODCASTS
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Road To Augusta
The Nicklaus files
Jack "Jackie" Nicklaus II joins host Ward Clayton to give the ultimate insiders perspective of his father's epic 1986 Masters win.
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    Just an old sweet song
    A mostly Masters edition that includes a comprehensive Masters viewing / listening guide — (you can thank us later for figuring out the massive scheduling matrix).
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    Pros in the flesh
    Bill Fields turns back the clock to 1971, his childhood and the U.S. Professional Match Play Championship in this excerpt from his upcoming memoir, "A Quick Nine Before Dark: A Life In Golf.”
REAL ESTATE
CAREERS
  1. Golf Industry Job / Internship Board
DESIGN NOTES
  1. Atlanta Athletic Club’s Highlands preps for an Andrew Green makeover
  2. Augusta's Patch is set to debut Tom Fazio-Beau Welling makeover
  3. Pelican Hill gets a Brian Curley refresh
  4. King Collins Dormer takes reins at Purebred Farm layout
THE FIRST CALL POLL
  1. 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy
GCSAA
  1. Tournament Course Fact Sheets
MORE INDUSTRY NEWS
  1. John A. White Golf Course: $30 million clubhouse under construction
  2. USGA: 11 past champs among 1,897 entries accepted for U.S. Women’s Open
  3. El Macero CC: To host El Macero Classic Collegiate Tournament
  4. JM Eagle LA Championship: Hyo Joo Kim commits
  5. PGA Hope: New Jersey Sea Birds Angling Club launches 'Points-to-Dollars' pledge
  6. Golf VX: Partners with Chicago District Golf Association
  7. Trump Turnberry: Introduces exclusive Lighthouse Membership
  8. Marriott Golf Academy: Announces 2 golf school packages
  9. 8AM Golf: Sells Short Game Chef to Range Sports
  10. Sea Pines Resort: Recognized by USA Today, Global Traveler
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