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| Monday Jan 16, 2023 |
The National Golf Foundation has released its NGF Golf 100 list for 2023. The annual compilation is not a ranking, but rather an opportunity to "recognize the most successful, prominent, influential and innovative companies in the golf business" that target the U.S. market. The list has evolved through the years and this year is no different as pro tours and major associations are not included and being recognized separately so that the list can focus more on businesses that connect to consumers.
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> Question of the week: How interested are you in watching ‘Full Swing,’ the Netflix docuseries that follows golfers on and off the course, including the LIV Golf drama, throughout the 2022 PGA Tour season and debuts Feb. 15?
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> Si Woo Kim rallies with big finish to win Sony Open
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> Francesco Molinari leads Continental Europe to victory in Hero Cup
[Associated Press | Read]
> Adam Scott named to PGA Tour Player Advisory Council, will join Rory McIlroy as a leading voice
[Alex Miceli | Sports Illustrated | Read]
> Even with past champions including Phil Mickelson playing on LIV tour, American Express moves forward
[Larry Bohannon | Palm Springs Desert Sun | Read]
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With the flip of the calendar to 2023, The First Call readers are looking forward to improvements in their respective games
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"The monotony and solitude of quiet life stimulates the creative mind."
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Golf and cold weather is not the ideal combination, so if you're looking to take your game to a warmer climate for a quick trip, this list of destinations from Georgia to Greece is a start
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BEHIND THE GOLF BRAND
Power Tee is changing how golfers practice
CEO Martin Wyeth joins host Paul Liberatore to tell of his journey to create an automatic teeing system for indoors, driving ranges and country clubs — and, perhaps, golf's future
[Listen | More'Behind the Golf Brand' episodes]
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Want to play more golf? TGA has your answer
Twilight Golf Association founder Nick Conrad joins host Colin Weston to tell how his initiative gets more players onto the course and competing — regardless of skill level
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]
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
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview With Ann Liguori' episodes]
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
FEBRUARY
1: Women Fore Hire Virtual Career Fair | Info
3-5: Philadelphia Golf and Travel Show, Philadelphia, Pa. | Info
6-9: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
6-9: Golf Industry Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
