Monday Feb 03, 2025
FIRST THOUGHT

Of the 1,882 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "Are you in favor of a golf ball rollback?" 72% responded "No."

IN THIS ISSUE

> TFC Inbox: The pushback on the golf ball rollback | Read
> 'Cookie Jar Golf' podcast: Historical researcher Simon Barrington on James Braid, Part 1 | Listen
> 'The Coach Mo Golf Show' podcast: Rob Ohno, Annika Foundation CEO and president | Watch

POLL

> How long should a round of golf take on the professional tours? | Vote
> Previous: Which team will win Super Bowl LIX? | Results

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What’s a goal you have yet to achieve in golf?

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: The pushback on the golf ball rollback | Read

TFC Inbox: The pushback on the golf ball rollback
Readers of The First Call share their opinions and suggestions on one of the game's hottest topics.
TFC PODCAST / VIDEO NETWORK

PODCASTS

COOKIE JAR GOLF
Discovering James Braid: Part 1
Historical researcher Simon Barrington delves into the life and playing career of the five-time Open Championship winner.
[Listen | More "Cookie Jar Golf" episodes]

VIDEOS

THE COACH MO GOLF SHOW
Creating an impactful foundation
Rob Ohno, Annika Foundation CEO and president, joins host Mo Gesualdi to discuss how the foundation is inspiring, empower youth golfers
[Watch | More "The Coach Mo Golf Show" episodes]

THE COACH MO GOLF SHOW
Merchandising mastery and mentorship
Grace Hurley, vice president of brand and national sales at Catapult, joins host Mo Gesualdi to discuss leadership, branding and navigating a career in golf
[Watch | More "The Coach Mo Golf Show" episodes]

LIBRARIES: Podcasts | Videos

RAIN CHECK
Forecast: February 2025
Precipitation will play a key factor in how golf playable days pan out, especially along the East Coast and in the Southeast
INDUSTRY NEWS
Adrienne Cipparone won the event, featuring brand ambassador Annika Sorenstam, that was decided by a three-way playoff for the second successive year
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Henderson Park: Acquires PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Henderson Park, an international private equity real estate firm made the acquisition from a Brookfield Asset Management private real estate fund.

READ MORE >

RELATED: Industry press releases | Industry press release videos
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> Rory McIlroy overpowers Pebble Beach and wins in a runaway
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]

> A Lim Kim opens LPGA season by holding off Nelly Korda in a wire-to-wire win
[Associated Press | Read]

> Laurie Canter wins Bahrain Championship after playoff with Pablo Larrazabal and Daniel Brown
[Associated Press | Read]

#QOTD
"The rule in the art world is you cater to the masses or you kowtow to the elite; you can't have both."
— Ben Hecht
TFC GOLF JOB BOARD

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS

> Greenskeeper
MacDonald Golf Course / City of Wichita
Wichita, Kansas | Info

> Golf Territory Sales Manager / Wisconsin
Mizuno USA
Peachtree, Georgia | Info

> Digital Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
Gateway Section 
Maryland Heights, Missouri | Info

The First Call Job Board

CALENDAR

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

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To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.