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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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A sobering journeyman's tale
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The Starter: Oh Tiger, what will you do next?
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Masters Champions Dinner takes on a personal touch
Industry Headlines
  1. XXIO | Vessel: Collaborate on new women’s limited-edition release
  2. Tepetonka Club: Hires Jason McCarty as director of golf
  3. Malcolm DeMille: Celebrates Valero Texas Open with iconic trophy
  4. Riverton Pointe GCC: To host Big East Men’s Championships, May 2-4
  5. Marriott Golf: Unlimited golf awaits in Miami
  6. Hurricane Junior Golf Tour | Revelyst Golf Technology: Extend partnership
  7. Future Champions Golf: Announces video series with Mr. Short Game
  8. John A. White Golf Course: $30 million clubhouse under construction
  9. USGA: 11 past champs among 1,897 entries accepted for U.S. Women’s Open
  10. El Macero CC: To host El Macero Classic Collegiate Tournament
  11. JM Eagle LA Championship: Hyo Joo Kim commits
  12. PGA Hope: New Jersey Sea Birds Angling Club launches 'Points-to-Dollars' pledge
BUSINESS
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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.”
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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
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  1. 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy
GCSAA
  1. Tournament Course Fact Sheets
MORE INDUSTRY NEWS
  1. Golf VX: Partners with Chicago District Golf Association
  2. Trump Turnberry: Introduces exclusive Lighthouse Membership
  3. Marriott Golf Academy: Announces 2 golf school packages
  4. 8AM Golf: Sells Short Game Chef to Range Sports
  5. Sea Pines Resort: Recognized by USA Today, Global Traveler
  6. PGA of America: Field announced for 2026 Senior PGA Championship
  7. Boyne Golf: Receives USA Today 10Best honor
  8. GolfForever: Announces season-opener sale
  9. Woodholme CC: Hires head golf professional, golf course superintendent
  10. Shot Scope: LM1 accelerates brand’s growth
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