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| Tuesday Feb 03, 2026 |
It's official. For the fourth time in five years, the number of national rounds played was at a record-setting level. According to the National Golf Foundation, December rounds played were up 0.2% over 2024 and that kept 2025 on its record pace, finishing at 1.2% over 2024's record.
POLL
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
▪️ Who is the best current male player that has not won a major title — and will he in 2026? | Respond
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He made his name working for iconic course architects and renovating classic layouts. Now on his own, the 44-year-old is designing courses that are branding him as an architect to keep an eye on.
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This top-tier Scottsdale, Arizona, club has a full house, but its unique structure can provide homebuyers with a way in.
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Indiana’s Pottawattomie tabs Raymond Hearn for a master plan; Spain’s Hills at Infinitum gets the European Golf Design renovation treatment.
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While the strategic planning process is necessary, many private clubs often struggle along the way. GGA Partners offers a roadmap that will get a club to its final destination — a clear plan that will withstand challenges.
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RECENT DROPS
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Kyle Porter: Anything but normal
Guest: Kyle Porter, golf writer and founder of Normal Sport.
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🎧 GOLF AND THE GOOD LIFE
What you need to know for planning the 2027 golf trip across the pond
Hosts: D.J. Jones and Connor Evers, Haversham & Baker Expeditions.
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Patrick Koenig: One course at a time
Guest: Patrick Koenig, golf photographer, author and world record holder.
Listen / Watch | Archives
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▪️ Pillars of pride: Building crew culture from the ground up
[Joseph Sims | GCMOnline.com | Read]
▪️ As LIV’s season begins, Patrick Reed’s exit highlights new reality
[Josh Schrock | Golf.com | Read]
▪️ Joel Dahmen asked for sponsor invite to WM Phoenix Open on polo shirt
[Cameron Jourdan | Golfweek | Read]
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The former CBS golf writer-turned-new media entrepreneur joins the show to share laughs and lessons learned from his unconventional career path.
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While the in-person golf experience can be both distinctive and memorable, there is also joy to be found watching as readers of The First Call can attest,
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FEBRUARY
3-5: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
17-21: Club Management Association of America World Conference and Club Business Expo, Anaheim, California | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
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