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While Zach Johnson's reputation as a Ryder Cup captain may be in dispute, there is no denying the 47-year-old is still as competitive as ever. Johnson began yet another quest for his 13th PGA Tour victory on Thursday, shooting a 62 to share the opening-round lead at The American Express. Johnson's last PGA Tour win was the 2015 British Open.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Tom Watson leverages memories of his youth to grow golf | Read
> Hey, Mr. Van Sickle, I have a question | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
As the PGA Tour begins its five-tournament West Coast Swing, which is the tournament you are most looking forward to in this stretch — The American Express, Farmers Insurance Open, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, WM Phoenix Open or Genesis Invitational?
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.
> Read responses to last week's question.
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The major champion's interest in the game was stoked by rounds and ice cream sandwiches with his father. Now his Watson Links program creates similar experiences by connecting youth players with mentors
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> Augusta National chairman to Angel Cabrera: Get your visa, and you can play
[Adam Schupak | Golfweek | Read]
> Los Angeles Golf Club formally announces 10% give-back model, commits funds to revitalizing Maggie Hathaway Golf Course
[PGATour.com | Read]
> State of South Carolina's golf challenge: Maintain the momentum
[Bob Spear | The State | Read]
"Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned."
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TFC's Gary Van Sickle tries making sense of the latest LIV Golf news and player posturing, assessing NBC Sports' musical chair in the golf booth, and understanding Bryson DeChambeau
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PGA Tour: The American Express
Site: PGA West (Stadium), PGA West (Nicklaus), La Quinta, California.
Television [ET]: Today-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
Site: Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, Orlando, Florida.
Television [ET]: Today, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 2-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-5 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 2-5 p.m. (NBC).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
European Tour: Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Site: Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Television [ET]: Today, 2:30-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 2-8 a.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard
PGA Tour Champions: Mitsubishi Electric Championship
Site: Hualalai Golf Club, Ka’upulehu-Kona, Hawaii.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 7-10 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard
Augusta National, USGA, R&A: Latin America Amateur Championship
Site: Santa Maria Golf Club, Panama City, Panama.
Television [ET]: Today, 2-5 p.m. (ESPN2); Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ESPN+).
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
What is your superpower?
Amy Bockerstette and her father Joe join host Colin Weston to discuss her viral moment at the WM Phoenix Open and how that led to her I Got This Foundation
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DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
An app that cracks the code on optimizing tee-time availability
Noteefy founder Jake Gordon joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss the platform that fills last-minute cancellations with close-in demand
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry' episodes]
BEHIND THE GOLF BRAND
SuperStroke stakes its claim to No. 1
SuperStroke's executive vice president Ian Zubkoff joins host Paul Liberatore to discuss the putter grip company's position in the marketplace
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