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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What are your opinions of the PGA Tour Player Advisory Council's proposal for smaller fields and fewer tour cards?

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Omni La Costa Resort and Spa: Announces a two-year extension to continue hosting the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Championships on its North Course through 2028. Originally designed by Dick Wilson, the course quickly became a top PGA Tour destination after debuting in 1965. In recent years, the course received a renovation from Gil Hanse.

Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship: Reports that this year's 41st playing generated $17.1 million in economic impact on Mrytle Beach, South Carolina, and attracted 2,971 players from 49 states and 17 countries. Broken down, there was $11.1 million in direct impact and $6 million in non-direct and induced spending. Also, over 20,000 hotel room nights were reserved, equating to 38,282 visitor days, while the World Am generated 240,904 social media impressions and 166,452 organic views during tournament week.

Chicago Golf Show: Announces that its 2025 event will be held February 27 to March 2 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. 

Blue Tees Golf: Unveils its lifestyle-inspired collaboration with TravisMathew, featuring a limited edition design of the Player+ GPS Speaker. This partnership is inspired by both brands’ roots in the culture of Southern California. The Blue Tees Golf x TravisMathew Player+ embodies the spirit of fun — as captured in the tagline, “Here for a good time.” The limited edition Player+ will be sold at all TravisMathew stores, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, PGA Tour Superstores and select pro shops, retailing for $249.

Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners: Announces that Kevin Carroll has joined the firm as director of club consulting. Carroll will interact with current and potential clients to secure, administer and advise on a variety of services, including master planning, architectural design, engineering, interior design, and related services. 

LPGA Tour: Nelly Korda clinches the 2024 Rolex Player of the Year award with three tournaments remaining in the 2024 season. She is the second consecutive American to earn the Rolex Player of the Year, following Lilia Vu in 2023. It is the first time that Americans have won the award in back-to-back years since Betsy King (1993) and Beth Daniel (1994). Korda is the 27th different player to earn the award since its inception in 1966. Korda won six times, including her second major title at the Chevron Championship. Korda also represented the United States in women’s golf competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics and made her fourth appearance on the U.S. Solheim Cup Team in September.

U.S. Golf Association: The International Team Selection Working Group has invited 16 players to attend a practice session Dec. 14-16 for the 2025 Walker Cup Match. The three days of practice will be held in Jupiter, Florida, at McArthur Golf Club, Seminole Golf Club and The Bear’s Club. The following 16 players have accepted invitations to the practice session: Evan Beck, 34, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Parker Bell, 20, of Tallahassee, Florida; Blades Brown, 17, of Nashville, Tennessee; Luke Clanton, 20, of Hialeah, Florida; Ethan Fang, 19, of Plano, Texas; Stewart Hagestad, 33, of Newport Beach, California; Max Herendeen, 19, of Bellevue, Washington; Ben James, 21, of Milford, Connecticut; Noah Kent, 20, of Naples, Florida; Jackson Koivun, 19, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Michael La Sasso, 20, of Raleigh, North Carolina; Bryan Lee, 20, of Fairfax, Virginia; Tommy Morrison, 20, of Dallas, Texas; Jase Summy, 20, of Keller, Texas; Brendan Valdes, 21, of Orlando, Florida; and Jackson Van Paris, 21, of Pinehurst, North Carolina.