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Playoffs in golf are hard to create, perhaps even harder to win. But don't tell 36-year-old Nick Taylor. In his 284th career start, the Canadian won the Sony Open on Sunday, defeating Nico Echavarria in a playoff for his fifth PGA Tour victory. Three of Taylor's wins have come via playoff and his playoff record is an immaculate 3-0. In fact, his last three wins have come by way of a playoff.
IN THIS ISSUE
> This (hot) dog has its day | Read
> TFC Inbox: TGL — boom or bust? | Read
> Georgia on his mind | Read
POLL
> Do you believe golf’s leaders have done well in growing the game? | Vote
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Have golf industry leaders done a good job "growing the game" of golf, and in what ways would you expand the sport?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with the city and state of residence.
> Responses to the last question: What are your opinions on the new TGL, which Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy helped create, that debuted on Jan. 7? | Read
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Gleezy, maker of the all beef with double-smoked brisket hot dog and Carolina Dog Sauce, seeks to make its brand as recognizable at courses as a golfer’s favorite beverage, chips or snacks and make it the official hot dog of choice
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Now that the highly anticipated TGL has launched, readers of The First Call offer their early opinions — likes and dislikes — of the indoor simulator league that was co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy
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The Abaco Club: Promotes Matt DiMase to director of operations and grounds. DiMase, who has been at the Bahamas destination for the past eight years, will continue to oversee grounds maintenance while taking on golf operations, wellness, athletics and outdoor pursuits.
Panther National: Announces the internal promotions of Dan Fore to director of agronomy and of Ryan Beech and Ryan Gurrola to course superintendents for the private Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, club. Fore has been with Panther National since the pre-construction of the course and has been involved in all aspects of the golf course development.
Famara Golf: United Kingdom-based women's golf apparel brand will introduce its newest collection during its fourth appearance at the PGA Show. Each piece features abstract prints created by founder Liz Harwood and is inspired by the landscapes of Famara Beach in Lanzarote, Canary Islands. In 2024, Famara Golf was named a finalist for Brand of the Year at the Women in Golf Awards and received an Editor’s Choice Award from Golf Monthly.
Bushnell Golf: Launches the Bushnell Launch Pro Indoor (LPi), the next generation in indoor golf simulation. Developed in partnership with Foresight Sports, the LPi provides golfers with personalized performance insights. It retails for $2,799. Through an initial MyBag assessment, golfers hit at least three shots with each club to characterize their unique tendencies and performance. Once completed, the Bushnell Golf app syncs MyBag data from the Foresight Sports app, enabling seamless integration with Bushnell Golf’s Pro series laser rangefinders.
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> Nick Taylor wins another playoff with clutch play on the 18th in the Sony Open
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Britain & Ireland dominates Continental Europe to win Team Cup as Fleetwood claims clinching point
[Associated Press | Read]
> Golf Channel’s new morning show features a longtime golf TV face
[James Colgan | Golf.com | Read]
"Accept what people offer. Drink their milkshakes. Take their love."
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Course architect Bill Bergin dishes on McLemore Resort’s new Peach State gem, The Keep
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Korn Ferry Tour: Bahamas Golf Classic
Site: Ocean Club Golf Club at Atlantis, Nassau, Bahamas.
Television [ET]: Today-Tuesday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel); Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
PODCASTS
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
The rise of Concert Golf Partners
Guest: Jordan Peace, Concert Golf Partners senior vice president of corporate development
[Listen | More "Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori" episodes]
VIDEOS
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
5 tips to help women get into golf
Birdies Babes Golf founder Courtney Campbell joins host Colin Weston to discuss ways in which the first-timer's intimidation factor can be mitigated
[Watch | More "The ModGolf Podcast" edpisodes]
THE COACH MO GOLF SHOW
LPGA*USGA Girls Golf not stopping at 1 million
LPGA Foundation's Stephanie Peareth joins host Mo Gesualdi to discuss the transformative initiative for female junior golfers
[Watch | More "The Coach Mo Golf Show" episodes]
JANUARY
20-22: NGCOA Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Florida | Info
21-24: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
FEBRUARY
3-6: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, California | Info
5-9: Club Management Association of America World Conference and Club Business Expo, Tampa, Florida | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
