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| Monday Jan 09, 2023 |
There are plenty of analytics to track whether the golf industry is trending positively or negatively, but this is certainly one of the more interesting: According to the National Golf Foundation, in 2022 search popularity for golf reached its highest point in the U.S. in 13 years.
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> PGA Tour confirms it has granted a 'few' releases for Saudi International
[Rex Hoggard | Golf Channel | Read]
> Jon Rahm wins a stunner at Kapalua after Morikawa wipeout
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> PGA Tour commissioner on LIV: ‘It’s product versus product’
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Sources: Houston Open making power play for spring date on 2024 PGA Tour
[Adam Schupak | Golfweek | Read]
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Srixon introduces ZX Mk II driver and fairways; Wilson Golf tweaks two-piece Duo Soft ball for the better
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Two of golf's newsmakers for 2022 lead the way into the new year, as well
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Announced: By Little People’s Golf, that its 50th Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships will be played June 19-21, at two Quincy, Illinois, golf courses. The 3-7 age divisions will play its two tournament rounds at KC Par-3 Golf Course, while the 8-18 age divisions will play at Westview Golf Course.
Announced: By WM Phoenix Open, that Collin Morikawa, a two-time major champion; Tony Finau, a five-time PGA Tour winner; Tommy Fleetwood, a six-time DP World Tour winner; and Max Homa have committed to play in the tournament, Feb. 6-12 at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Why singer Steve Azar's life could be a country song
Music composer / singer joins host Ann Liguori to discuss his career and how golf fits into the equation
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BEHIND THE GOLF BRAND
How Sunday Golf found its niche, paves a new trail
Host Paul Liberatore interviews CEO Ronan Galvin, who discusses how finding a niche allowed Sunday Golf to revolutionize the golf bag industry in just a few short years
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
How Sqairz does the common in an uncommon way
Founder Bob Winskowicz shares with host Colin Weston how having Arnold Palmer in his mentorship corner was one of many positive experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset
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JANUARY
23-25: Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Fla. | Info
24-27: PGA Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
28-29: Columbus Golf and Travel Show, Columbus, Ohio | Info
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