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This week's American Express is one of two official PGA Tour events that uses a pro-am format — the other being the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am — and one of four that is played across multiple courses. The other three are the Farmers Insurance Open, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, RSM Classic). The American Express, though, is the only of the four to be played across more than two courses. Play will be contested on the La Quinta Country Club course, Nicklaus Tournament Course and Pete Dye Stadium Course. Each professional will be grouped with amateurs for the first three rounds before the low 65 professionals (and ties) will play their final round at the PGA West Stadium Course.
IN THIS ISSUE
> This (hot) dog has its day | Read
> TFC Inbox: TGL — boom or bust? | Read
POLL
> Do you believe golf’s leaders have done well in growing the game? | Vote
> Previous: Will Scottie Scheffler equal or better his 2024 PGA Tour season, which saw him win seven times, including the Masters? | Results
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
> Sweet redemption: Bobby Jones conquered Oakmont demons by winning the 1925 U.S. Amateur
[Bill Fields | Golf Journal | Read]
> Genesis Invitational creates 'LA Strong' shirts for fire relief support as dangerous weather still threatens region
[Tod Leonard | Golf Digest | Read]
> TGL picked up by SiriusXM radio, starting with debut of Tiger Woods
[Todd Kelly | Golfweek | Read]
> The long game in golf media
[Josh Carpenter | Sports Business Journal | Read]
"Believe you can and you're halfway there."
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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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Korn Ferry Tour: Bahamas Golf Classic
Site: Ocean Club Golf Club at Atlantis, Nassau, Bahamas.
Television [ET]: Today, 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.
