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Of the 746 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "Do you believe the PGA Tour's 39-tournament schedule should be shortened?", 65% answered "No." The remaining 35% chose "Yes."
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
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]
> In another letter to membership, this PGA Tour veteran called out slow play and commitment
[Cameron Jourdan | Golfweek | Read]
> Welcome to Rory McIlroy 4.0: When less is more
[Jamie Kennedy | Golf Digest | Read]
> Golf Channel preparing for its future ahead of pending spinoff from NBCUniversal
[Todd Kelly | Golfweek | Read]
"Kites rise highest against the wind — not with it."
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Readers of The First Call share their opinions and suggestions on one of the game's hottest topics.
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Precipitation will play a key factor in how golf playable days pan out, especially along the East Coast and in the Southeast
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FEBRUARY
4-6: 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.
