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Tariffs: At what cost to you, the golf consumer?
The First Call readers opine on what the Trump Administration's import taxes will mean for them as consumers and the sport overall.
U.S. Pga Championship 2025
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The Starter: The PGA Championship's muddled opening
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For Quail Hollow Club, 'big' is the norm
Content Clubhouse Ep. 3: Ashton Gaulin
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Content Clubhouse Ep. 3: Ashton Gaulin
Industry Headlines
  1. First Tee: First Tee Week shines spotlight on coaches
  2. Golf.ai: Launches AI Verified verification program
  3. Future Champions Golf: 600 players registered for FCG Callaway World Championship
  4. Broken Top Club: Invests in series of amenity enhancements
  5. Flagstick50: Expands state-themed golf apparel to all 50 states
  6. Golftec, Charles Schwab: Collaborate on swing analysis at PGA Championship
  7. Dallas Men’s Show, PGA Golf Exhibitions: Renew collaboration
  8. Miura Golf: Founder Katsuhiro Miura dies at 82
  9. Sqairz: Named footwear partner for Perfect Game
  10. Boyne Golf: Names Ryan Brehm as brand ambassador
  11. Audubon International: BioBlitz returns for 9th edition
  12. Marriott Golf: Spotlights Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
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Content Clubhouse
Ashton Gaulin: The story behind the 'Mayor of Tempo Town'
Gaulin tells how he went from dropping out of community college to becoming a rising content creator with sponsorships that include Wilson and Sugarloaf Social Club.
EPSON TOUR
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  • U.S. Pga Championship 2025
    Rory McIlroy to win PGA? Not so fast
    While a lot of pre-tourney talk concerns the newest member of the career Grand Slam club, there remain plenty of unanswered questions about this week. Don't worry, though, the Answer Man is here.
  • Members Mark
    Sam's Club puts sticker shock in reverse
    Membership-only retail store enters the golf ball market with the Members Mark Pro Series 2 balls that are ideal for the everyday golfer. Better yet, they cost just $27.98 for two dozen — yes, two.
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  1. Bill Coore’s Pinehurst homecoming — again
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  1. Hidden Links, Tee Times USA: Extend PGA HOPE program sponsorship
  2. El Macero CC: Begins course renovation project
  3. Panther National: Vertical Construction begins work on clubhouse
  4. True Spec Golf: Opens at The Park in West Palm Beach
  5. Swag Golf: Designs the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team bag
  6. Noteefy: Signs PGA Pros Michael Block, Tyler Collet to sponsorship deals
  7. Industry Notes: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  8. RTJ II Golf Course Architects: International designs on drawing board
  9. PGA of America: PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup kicks off PGA Championship week
  10. Tagmarshal, Players 1st: Form strategic partnership
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