The First Call 02-11-2026

FIRST THOUGHT

Results of The First Call | Extra poll question "LIV Golf should receive ..."
▪️ No OWGR points: 59%
▪️ Top-10 points as awarded: 21%
▪️ OWGR points for entire field: 19%
Total responses: 412

POLL

▪️ Does LIV Golf deserve more Official World Golf Ranking points than for a top-10 finish? | Vote
▪️ Previous: Should TGL have incorporated a women's component rather than created a separate WTGL? | Results

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

▪️ The Official World Golf Ranking has decided to give ranking points to LIV Golf players for top-10 finishes in LIV Golf League events. What is your opinion? | Respond
▪️ Previous: Who is the best current male player that has not won a major title — and will he in 2026? | Read

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GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS

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Tee Times USA: Launches customer appreciation golf trip giveaways

Winner of the first giveaway to receive a $3,000 Orlando, Florida, golf trip

Nicklaus Companies: Neal Shipley makes TGL history with first-ever ace

Brand ambassador's historic hole-in-one comes on ‘Set in Stone’, a hole created by Nicklaus Design and featured in Monday night’s match

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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS

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Mileseey Golf
Chicago, Illinois | Info

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▪️ Brand and Member Marketing Lead
PGA of America
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CALENDAR

FEBRUARY
17-21: Club Management Association of America World Conference and Club Business Expo, Anaheim, California | Info

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