Friday Nov 01, 2024
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What impact, if any, will the upcoming U.S. presidential election have on the golf industry?

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Responses to last week's question.

BUSINESS
Association of Golf Merchandisers' webinars will provide guidance on tackling common sales objections and accelerating inventory turnover
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MGI fleets now enhance the walking experience for 31 clubs nationally
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Registration is open across 12 categories through Dec. 2
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Par Golf, a multi-brand international distributor of golf products, will distribute SuperStroke products in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland
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Announces the winners of the 2024 Tagmarshal Awards, now in their fifth year
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International Golf Federation: Announces a five-year strategic collaboration with Deloitte to enhance the organization’s financial governance in an effort to increase transparency, improve financial efficiency and support the Federation's mission to grow golf worldwide.

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CLUBS / COURSES
Palm City, Florida, course, once home to Chi Chi Rodriguez, begins a transformation under new ownership
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PGA Tour Champions’ Charles Schwab Cup Championship set For Nov. 7-10
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New Tom Fazio design is Greensboro, Georgia, property’s seventh 18-hole course
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COMPETITION
Seventeen PGA Golf Management University programs to compete for Jones Cup at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina
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Part two of the match on the Monkey Island, Oklahoma, par-3 course premieres on Brad Dalke’s channel
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Andretti teammates to serve as guest caddies during Wednesday pro-am for Caitlin Clark and Annika Sorenstam; sign autographs for fans during Thursday’s opening round
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LPGA Tour, Hanwha: Announce that the 2025 Hanwha LifePlus International Crown will be held at New Korea Country Club in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23-26. The tournament will feature a prize pool of $2 million, including $500,000 for the winning team. The first three rounds will feature four-ball match play, while the final round will combine singles and foursomes match play to determine the champion. Participating countries and players will be selected based on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.

DESTINATIONS
Puerto Rican resort achieved Green Lodging/Green Hospitality Platinum Certification status
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GEAR
Echavarria won his second PGA Tour title playing PXG's Secret Weapon; Gen5 Fairway, 5-wood; PXG 0317 CB irons (6-PW); and Sugar Daddy III wedges (50, 54, 60 degrees)
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Shot tracking and data analysis have helped Scottish amateur, the company's Shot Scope’s marketing manager, drop five strokes off her handicap
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Columbian wins the Zozo Championship playing a Zenergy Pistol Tour putter grip
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PEOPLE
Baseball Hall of Famer is cited for contributions to help grow golf
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The eight award recipients were honored at the 103rd WA Golf Annual Meeting on Oct. 26 at Allenmore Golf Course in Tacoma, Washington
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PHILANTHROPY
'Florida Strong' T-shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase online and will be available on-site during tournament week, Nov. 11-17; proceeds will benefit hurricane recovery
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