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When second-round play was suspended due to darkness Thursday night at the Farmers Insurance Open, Lanto Griffin and Ludvig Aberg were tied for the lead at 6-under par. But the bigger story may be amateur Luke Clanton, sitting tied for seventh with two holes left in his second round. Clanton, the Florida State golfer who is ranked No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and tied for 41st at the 2024 U.S. Open, has made 11 birdies through 34 holes this week. It's the second most total by any player other Danny Walker's 12, but unfortunately Clanton also owns eight bogeys to sit at 3-under par.
IN THIS ISSUE
> About that golf ball rollback | Read
> PGA Show Notes: It's all about the Swag | Read
> New GPS solution seeks to reduce courses' slow-play issues | Read
> Old is new again | Read
> PGA Show Notes: Greenup making the best of recycled coffee grounds | Read
> 2025 PGA Show: The Social Side — Wednesday | Read
POLL
> Does LIV Golf's new media rights deal with Fox Sports give the 3-year-old league more legitimacy? | Vote
> Previous: Do you believe golf’s leaders have done well in growing the game? | Results
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your thoughts on LIV Golf's new media rights deal with Fox Sports?
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 previous question: Have golf industry leaders done a good job "growing the game" of golf, and in what ways would you expand the sport? | Read
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While it's only 2025, the rollback for professionals is just three years away — five for amateurs — and not everyone is on board with the decision, especially the PGA of America
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Fiberbuilt evolves with the changes of industry; Sun Mountain finding success with retro bags
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> St. Andrews to host 2027 Open Championship, celebrate significant anniversary
[Josh Berhow | Golf.com | Read]
> Kim Kaufman draws on the challenges of her pro golf career while battling cancer
[Jill Painter Lopez | Golf Digest | Read]
> In new book, caddie Steve Williams set to finally open up about 12-year, 13-major run with Tiger Woods
[Ryan Herrington | Golf Digest | Read]
"Happy are those who dare courageously to defend what they love."
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Textron's Pace Technology Walk allows courses to track walkers and caddies in hopes of alleviating frustrations golfers have with pace of play
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Simon Millington is pumping new life into once-great golf brands such as MacGregor and Ben Hogan
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Full Swing continues pursuit of improved performance data; PuttBuddies has a firm leg to stand on
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A social media look at the golf industry's largest event
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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]
PGA Tour: Farmer Insurance Open
Site: Torrey Pines Golf Club (South, North), San Diego, California.
Television [ET]: Today, 3-5 p.m. (Golf Channel), 5-8 p.m. (CBS); Saturday, 2-4 p.m. (Golf Channel), 4-8 p.m. (CBS).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
European Tour: Ras Al Khaimah Championship
Site: Al Hamra Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 3:30-8 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 3-8 a.m. (Golf Channel).
JANUARY
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.
