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Of the 1,262 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "The first TGL match was played on Jan. 7. Did you watch?", 36% responded that they did not and did not have plans to watch the new league. Of the remaining responses, 25% selected "Yes. I'm all in"; 20% selected "Yes, didn't enjoy it"; and 19% chose "No, but I want to."
IN THIS ISSUE
> ‘I had to at least give it a go’ | Read
> 'The Coach Mo Golf Show': Grace Hurley, vice president of brand and national sales, Catapult | Watch
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
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Iowa-based Jared Doerfler left a good job to start his own business, Hanna Golf, building putters. It hasn’t been an easy shift, but his new company is gradually building a solid reputation
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VIDEOS
THE COACH MO GOLF SHOW
Merchandising mastery and mentorship
Grace Hurley, vice president of brand and national sales at Catapult, joins 'The Coach Mo Golf Show' to discuss leadership, branding and navigating a career in golf
[Watch | More "The Coach Mo Golf Show" episodes]
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]
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]
2K: Announces PGA Tour 2K25, the forthcoming entry in the golf simulation franchise from HB Studios that will feature the debut of the PGA Championship, U.S. Open and The Open. Six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa makes his series debut, joining Matt Fitzpatrick and Tiger Woods, on the respective covers of the standard and deluxe editions. Woods will also be featured on the legend edition. The iteration of the game, which will include 27 licensed courses at launch, features several franchise advancements, including the addition of new EvoSwing mechanics with a host of new shot types, ball flights, roll physics and visual improvements. PGA Tour 2K25 standard edition will be available on Feb. 28, and players who pre-order the deluxe and legend editions are entitled to up to seven days of early access beginning on Feb. 21.
RELATED: Industry press releases | Industry press release videos
RELATED: The First Call / PR Newswire feed
> Rickie Fowler extends endorsement deal with Cobra Puma Golf
[Dave Dusek | Golfweek | Read]
> Golf architect David McLay Kidd shares his passion for playability
[Jason Lusk | Golfweek | Read]
> New Golf Channel chief on network’s future, possible PGA Tour purchase
[James Colgan | Golf.com | Read]
> Jon Rahm: Pro golf in ‘golden era’ but OWGR, Ryder Cup issues remain
[Ryan Lavner | NBC Sports | Read]
"Into each life some rain must fall."
PGA Tour: The American Express
Site: PGA West (Pete Dye Stadium, Nicklaus Tournament), La Quinta Country Club, La Quinta, California.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
European Tour: Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Site: Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 2:30-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 2-8 a.m. (Golf Channel).
PGA Tour Champions: Mitsubishi Electric Championship
Site: Hualalai Golf Club, Ka’upulehu-Kona, Hawaii.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Saturday, 7-10 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
Korn Ferry Tour: The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic
Site: The Abaco Club on Winding Bay, Great Abaco, Bahamas.
Television [ET]: Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. (Golf Channel); Monday-Tuesday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel); Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
Korn Ferry Tour: Bahamas Golf Classic
Site: Ocean Club Golf Club at Atlantis, Nassau, Bahamas.
Television [ET]: Today, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
Augusta National, USGA and R&A: Latin America Amateur Championship
Site: Pilar Golf Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. (ESPN2); Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ESPN); Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ESPN2).
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April 22-27, 2025 | Louisville / Lexington, Kentucky
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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.
