2020 CJ Cup
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Only time will tell where new CEO Brian Rolapp takes the PGA Tour
Readers of The First Call offer what they believe should be high priorities as Rolapp begins his transition to succeeding PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.
Ryder Cup Year to Go - Press Conference
Columns
The Starter: Could Keegan Bradley and Arnold Palmer have something in common?
Hole No. 6, Upper Course, Baltusrol Country Club.
Features
How Gil Hanse merged Baltusrol's Upper past with the future
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Features
Baltusrol completes new chapter
Industry Headlines
  1. SkyTrak: Introduces 8-foot Golf Simulator Studio
  2. PXG: Launches new, elevated Black Ops Driver Challenge
  3. The GC at Crown Colony: Announces exclusive summer golf membership
  4. Kroger Queen City Championship: Tickets on sale, volunteer registration opens
  5. Salgados GC: Celebrates year of success with Troon
  6. LPGA, Dow: Launch new award celebrating character, community impact
  7. Marriott Golf: Showcases the Westin Los Angeles Airport Elevate
  8. Revelyst: Names Mike Yagley as VP, innovation and technology
  9. Thor Guard: Readies for the hurricane, tornado seasons
  10. LPGA: Names UKG as HR, payroll and workforce management technology partner
  11. First Tee: Jordin Cowing, Jacob Lewallen claim 2025 First Tee National Championship
  12. Revelyst: Names Mark Buntz VP, brand marketing and merchandising
BUSINESS
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Inrange
Maximizing range revenue, Part 1: Inventory
Expanding your range’s inventory isn’t just about adding more bays or extending hours, it’s about making the right strategic moves at the right time.
VIDEOS
PODCASTS
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Content Clubhouse
Nick Dimengo: Finding the greener grass
The founder of Rainmakers Golf Club left a dream job at Golf Magazine to pursue a greater passion.
EPSON TOUR
THE FIRST CALL | EXTRA
  • U.S. Open 2025
    Oakmont dials up U.S. Open heat
    Poll: On-course gallery commentary; Gary Van Sickle readies a place for this year's U.S. Open; Brandon Johnson rethinks the King's work in Myrtle Beach.
  • 2016 U.S. Open Championship Oakmont
    Ranking Oakmont's 9 U.S. Opens
    The rough-hewn brute of a course just outside of Pittsburgh has a way of identifying true major champions and it is a select company.
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DESIGN NOTES
  1. Reynolds Lake Oconee tabs Steve Smyers for 8th course
  2. Coore & Crenshaw open The International’s Pines
  3. Boyne Golf to debut Ray Hearn-designed Doon Brae
  4. Beau Welling rejuvenates Oak Marsh at Omni Amelia Island
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  1. Oakmont and the U.S. Open
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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS
  1. Dolcezza Golf Wear: To exhibit at PGA Buying Summit
  2. Apes Hill Barbados: Reports rising interest from North Americans
  3. Dominion Country Club: Transformed by multimillion-dollar renovation
  4. GolfPass: ‘Glam Golf with Blair O’Neal’ features former NFL, MLB stars
  5. Shot Scope: To exhibit at 2025 PGA Buying Summit
  6. NBC Sports: PGA Tour’s Rocket Classic headlines week's golf coverage
  7. GolfNow: Adds pro-shop merchandise sales to its advance checkout flow
  8. PGA Buying Summit: Sells out exhibits for July 28-30 event
  9. National Golf Foundation, Konetiq: Announce partnership
  10. PGA of America: Names American Airlines as its official airline
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