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The PGA Tour's list of four players with the longest active made-cuts streaks reads like a riddle. One name looks out of place. Nos. 1 through 3 on the list are Xander Schauffele (37 straight cuts made), Viktor Hovland (28) and Scottie Scheffler (27). The fourth? Stephan Jaeger with 20. Jaeger, 34, of West Germany has five Korn Ferry Tour wins, but has yet to win on the big circuit — though he tied for third at last week's Farmers Insurance Open after holding the the 36- and 54-hole leads.
IN THIS ISSUE
> First Green is planting seeds for future career paths | Read
> Bill Murray: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am GOAT | Read
> 5 shoes golfers' feet will appreciate | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
In your opinion, what is the most difficult shot in golf to execute?
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Schools and golf courses are collaborating to offer GCSAA program that allows students to receive hands-on, on-course STEM curriculum learning
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The First Call's Gary Van Sickle delves into why the actor / comedian was such a hit at the annual clambake
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Klow Golf Company: Launches the Golf Stroke Counter Bracelet that aids in keeping score of the player’s strokes. The player moves up to 10 beads toward the gold charm across the premium elastic band, allowing the wearer to easily track strokes and keep up with clubhouse fashion. The base product is available at various country clubs and resorts internationally and online.
PGA Tour, Strategic Sports Group: Launch PGA Tour Enterprises, a new commercial venture under the PGA Tour’s control that nearly 200 PGA Tour members will have the opportunity to become equity holders in. Under this program, players would collectively access over $1.5 billion in equity in PGA Tour Enterprises. As part of PGA Tour Enterprises, SSG, a consortium of American sports team owners led by Fenway Sports Group, today closed on a major financial and strategic investment of up to $3 billion. SSG is investing an initial $1.5 billion into PGA Tour Enterprises. Also, the PGA Tour confirmed progress in its ongoing negotiations with PIF on a potential future investment. SSG has consented to an investment by PIF, subject to any necessary regulatory review and approvals.
> PGA Tour strikes $3 billion deal with Fenway-led investment group. Players to get equity ownership
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Tiger Woods tells peers PGA Tour-SSG deal is ‘sports history’. Here’s why
[Sean Zak | Golf.com | Read]
> Rory McIlroy admits plan from top players' meeting 'weakened' PGA Tour's position in LIV fight
[Dave Shedloski | Golf Digest | Read]
> Pebble Beach trades heritage for $20 million elite status
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
"The man who loses gracefully loses easily."
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KEY FACTOR
February's outlook continues to be dominated by El Nino, which is still quite strong despite having peaked in December. The blend of 1998, 2010 and 2016 continues to be a good comparison to this year — those recent strong El Ninos were all consistent in decaying into neutral (neither El Nino nor La Nina) conditions by April/May, which matches current forecast expectations. Weaker recent El Ninos (2007, 2003, 1995) had decayed into neutral conditions by February/March, making them poor comparisons based on current expectations. PROJECTED REGIONAL IMPACTS FOR GOLF OPERATORS > Based on the established comparison years of 1998, 2010 and 2016, look for continued abnormally wet conditions across the southern tier and up the east coast throughout February. > This projection also extends to California, as other forecast sources are suggesting wetter than normal conditions in California and across parts of the Southwest. |
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A sprawling outdoor area featuring tee boxes, turfs and interactive greens highlights the various measures being taken to address the hot topic
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PGA Tour: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Site: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Club, Pebble Beach, California.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 3-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-7 p.m. (CBS); Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel); 3-6:30 p.m. (CBS).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
LIV Golf League: LIV Golf Mayakoba
Site: El Camaleon Golf Club, Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Television [ET]: Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (CW Network).
DP World Tour: Bahrain Championship
Site: Royal Golf Club, Al Mazrowiah, Bahrain.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 5-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 4-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 3:30-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).
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Royal & Ancient Golf Club: Women’s Amateur Asia Pacific
Site: Siam Country Club, Chonburi, Thailand.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 2-5 a.m. (Golf Channel); Friday-Saturday, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Golf Channel).
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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Bobby Jones Golf Course
Atlanta, Georgia | Info
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Swing Lab Performance Golf
Lakeville, Minnesota | Info
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FEBRUARY
1: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Phoenix, Arizona | Info
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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