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Amateur Nick Dunlap had the PGA Tour dusting off the record books after winning The American Express on Sunday. In winning, the 20-year-old University of Alabama student-athlete and reigning U.S. Amateur champion became the first amateur to win on Tour since Phil Mickelson won the 1991 Northern Telecom Open. He also became the eighth amateur to win on Tour since 1940, joining Mickelson, Scott Verplank (1985 BMW Championship), Doug Sanders (1956 RBC Canadian Open), Gene Littler (1954 Farmers Insurance Open), Frank Stranahan (1948 Miami Open, 1945 Durham War Bond Tournament), Cary Middlecoff (1945 North & South Championship) and Fred Haas Jr. (1945 Memphis Invitational). He also became the youngest amateur to win on the PGA Tour since Chick Evans at the 1910 Western Open.
IN THIS ISSUE
> TFC Inbox: Which is the best of the West Coast swing? | Read
> Tom Watson leverages memories of his youth to grow golf | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
The annual PGA Show — being held this week in Orlando, Florida — showcases the latest apparel, gear and technology the golf industry has to offer. If you could invent one item that would either improve your game or your golf experience, what would it be?
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 First Call readers favor two iconic venues as the PGA Tour swings through the west; NBC Sports' golf analyst debate continues on
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> Nick Dunlap becomes 1st amateur winner on PGA Tour since 1991 with victory at The American Express
[Greg Beacham | Associated Press | Read]
> Jack Burke Jr., a two-time major champion and renowned teacher, has died at 100
[John Strege | Golf Digest | Read]
> Rory McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic for record 4th time after reeling in Cameron Young in final round
[Associated Press | Read]
> Lydia Ko gets a new year off to the right start by winning LPGA Tour opener
[Jeff Babineau | Associated Press | Read]
> Steven Alker wins PGA Tour Champions’ season-opening event in Hawaii
[Associated Press | Read]
> Santiago De La Fuente rallies to win the Latin America Amateur and get in to the Masters and both Opens
[Associated Press | Read]
"Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems."
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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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ARTHUR PORCELLI JR.
Advisor / principal at First Command Financial Planning
Favorite golf course architect? Pete Dye.
TFC: What advice would you pass along to someone starting a career or is presently in your field?
Arthur Porcelli Jr.: Take your fiduciary responsibility seriously. Be prepared to work hard, especially when starting out and provide excellent service. The payoff is both financially and spiritually satisfying. You know when you have been successful when your clients ask you to help their friends.
Listen. Listen. Listen. When clients open up to you and answer questions that normally they would not share with a stranger, you know you have gained their trust. That trust is sacred. Treat it accordingly. I express to clients, when this occurs it's like going to confession.
What role has golf played in your professional career?
APJ: I have helped numerous folks while playing golf who never become clients. I love to just show up as a single and join a group, and just talk about benefits with questions during the round. Some have become clients and others just know more about the benefits they have earned.
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
[Listen | More 'Behind the Golf Brand' episodes]
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JANUARY
23-24: Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Florida | Info
23-26: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
29-February 1: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Phoenix, Arizona | Info
FEBRUARY
6: Women Fore Hire Virtual Career Fair | Info
9-11: West Michigan Golf Show, Grand Rapids, Michigan | Info
MARCH
4-8: Club Management Association of America World Conference and Club Business Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada | Info
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