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Not often does a player shoot an over-par final round and still manages to win, but that's exactly what 35-year-old Harris English did at the Farmers Insurance Open in a rare Saturday night finish. English posted a 1-over 73 on Torrey Pines' South Course to win by a stroke over Sam Stevens. In winning, English earned his fifth PGA Tour title and became just the third player in tournament history to record an over-par final round and win — joining John Daly (75, 2004) and Jack Nicklaus (73, 1969).
IN THIS ISSUE
> TFC Inbox: What will the Fox say about LIV Golf? | Read
> Design Notes: Florida’s Crown Colony to undergo a Bill Bergin redesign | Read
> PGA Show: 3 products to keep an eye on | Read
> PGA Show Apparel Review — Part I | Read
> About that golf ball rollback | Read
> PGA Show Notes: It's all about the Swag | Read
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
At last week's PGA Show, new PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague and president Don Rea both expressed their concerns with a proposed golf ball rollback that is to go in effect for pros in 2028 and recreational golfers in 2030. What are your thoughts?
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> Responses to the previous question: What are your thoughts on LIV Golf's new media rights deal with Fox Sports? | Read
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Jim Nagle readies a new short course for Pennsylvania’s Chester Valley; Robert Trent Jones II opens a reversible par-3 course at Dubai’s Al Badia.
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The Show's New Product Zone and Inventors Spotlight produced several noteworthy products that may not be headliners — yet — but they certainly caught the attention of attendees
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TFC contributor Janice Ferguson walked the aisles of the annual show at Orange County Convention Center to find the apparel and footwear that are expected to make a splash in 2025.
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The tour's fourth season will be televised on Fox Sports and the network's various platforms. Will the deal bring LIV legitimacy? Readers of The First Call offer their opinions
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LIV Golf: Announces a multiyear strategic partnership with Rick Shiels Media, making it the league's first official collaboration with a major content creator. ... PGA Tour, Genesis Invitational: Moves this year's playing of the Los Angeles, California, area tour stop to Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego due to the ongoing natural disaster in greater Los Angeles. ... Northwestern: Signs Jon "Happy" Gilmore, a 2023 Ultimate Long Drive World Champion, as a brand ambassador. ... LPGA: Cancels the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship, scheduled to take place at Palos Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verde, California, March 20-23, due to the event underwriter failing to fulfill any portion of its payment obligations to the LPGA Tour for the 2024 and 2025 events.
Bushnell Golf: Unveils the Tour Hybrid rangefinder that combines the latest in laser and GPS technologies to provide compensated Slope data. ... International Network of Golf: Honors golf media member Tony Leodora with the second ING Jan Stephenson Entrepreneur Award. ... United States Golf Association: Announces the 2025 U.S. National Junior Team roster, the first-ever U.S. Elite Amateur Program roster and this year’s annual U.S. National Development Program grant funding.
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> Harris English holds off Sam Stevens by a shot in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines
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> Davis Love III undergoes successful open-heart surgery
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> A lost Alister MacKenzie course is coming back to life
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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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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
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