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Of the 948 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "After the recent returns of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed to the PGA Tour, do you believe Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau or Cam Smith will follow at some point?" 75% chose "Yes," while 25% said "No."
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▪️ Should TGL have incorporated a women's component rather than created a separate WTGL? | Vote
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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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🎧 DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
What's ahead for the golf business in 2026?
Hosts: Jon Last and Dave Klein.
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🎧 CONTENT CLUBHOUSE
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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🎧 | ▶️ CONTENT CLUBHOUSE
Patrick Koenig: One course at a time
Guest: Patrick Koenig, golf photographer, author and world record holder.
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Golf Pride: Introduces its Zero Taper putter grips. The grips will be available at retailers nationwide and online beginning Feb. 17 for $34.99. ... LIV Golf: Appoints a new team of regional managing directors and regional commercial leads as it continues to expand its presence across key markets worldwide. ... J.Lindeberg: Launches its Women’s Ready-to-Wear collection as a core pillar of the brand’s seasonal offering.
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▪️ LIV Golf to get world ranking points for the first time. Only the top 10 players get them
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
▪️ ‘I’m sorry’: LPGA chief apologizes for ‘confusing’ decision to shorten event
[Josh Schrock | Golf.com | Read]
▪️ As LIV’s season begins, Patrick Reed’s exit highlights new reality
[Josh Schrock | Golf.com | Read]
▪️ Reigning NCAA champ Michael La Sasso explains why he signed with LIV
[Cameron Jourdan | Golfweek | Read]
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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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FEBRUARY
4-5: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
17-21: Club Management Association of America World Conference and Club Business Expo, Anaheim, California | Info
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