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When Tiger Woods tees off on Thursday in the opening round of the Genesis Invitational, it will mark his first start in a non-major since the 2020 Zozo Championship — a span of 844 days. His appearance at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, will also be his first start since the British Open — a span of 216 days. But, as Sports Illustrated points out, layoffs are nothing new to Woods, who has four other streaks of 250 or more days between starts.
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Schantz, who shared No. 1 on Golf Inc.'s 2022 Most Powerful People in Golf list with role model and Troon executive chairman Dana Garmany, discusses success and key elements of leadership.
The First Call: What are key elements to leadership or to being a good leader? Tim Schantz: I work hard to be accessible and transparent, and to live some important concepts for me that are set forth below. I always keep in mind President Calvin Coolidge’s quote and its application to me. After gathering the relevant input, I try to make decisions quickly and decisively, but not with too much haste. I work to delegate with authority and not second guess decisions others make. And, we’re all in the foxhole together, there is no room for Lt. Dike at Troon (A “Band of Brothers” reference, which is something I try and go back and watch every few years). — Do what you have to do before you do what you want to do. — Be a problem solver versus problem bringer. — Be Kind. — People like to do business with people they like. — Persistence. "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan, 'press on' has solved, and always will solve, the problems of the human race." — Calvin Coolidge TFC: Knowing what you know today, what professional advice would you give a younger you? TS: Work harder in math, and take some accounting classes in college. What’s on your playlist? TS: I am a huge Neil Young fan. So lots of Neil Young. I get eclectic playlists from a friend of mine, Jonathan Langer, who used to be a Troon Board member and is a legitimate DJ. New music — to me — stuff I have never heard of, but really enjoy. A couple of songs off a recent playlist he sent me would be “Unwind” by Paco Versailles or “Feel Alright” by Poolside. “Fire on the Horizon” by Stick Figure is a good one too. It’s fun to hear music I never would have listened to otherwise. And, from my sons, Nick and John Henry, who put together classic rock and other playlists for me. I really enjoy music, especially on road trips or while working out. |
PGA Tour: Barracuda Networks Inc. signs a multiyear extension as title sponsor of the Barracuda Championship through 2025. The Silicon Valley-based security company took over as title sponsor in 2014. This year's tournament will be held July 17-23 at Tahoe Mountain Club’s Old Greenwood Golf Course in Truckee, California.
PGA Tour: Names Adam Scott, winner of the 2013 Masters, as chairman of the PGA Tour Player Advisory Council after a vote by the Tour's membership. Scott will serve as PAC chairman for the remainder of 2023 and replace Charley Hoffman as one of the Player Directors on the PGA Tour Policy Board on Jan. 1, 2024, serving a three-year term (2024-26).
United States Golf Association: Announces qualifying sites for the 78th U.S. Women’s Open, to be held at Pebble Beach Golf Links, July 6-9. Pebble Beach will host its first U.S. Women’s Open and 14th USGA championship. Conducted over 36 holes, qualifying will be held at 23 sites across the United States, plus Canada, Japan and Belgium between May 9 and June 7. Online entry applications open on Feb. 15.
Sun Mountain: Introduces its new Baron Stand Bag, which features a 9-inch, four-way top with integrated top handle and full-length dividers; six pockets that include a beverage pouch, full-length apparel pocket, and two velour-lined valuables pockets; and a cushioned, plush-lined shoulder strap and integrated, comfort hip pad. The bag is available in five colorways including and retails for $319.99.
Punta Mita: Resort and residential community announces the Wines of Golf Legends collection, a collaboration between acclaimed professional golfers and exclusive winemakers in the pro's respective country, that is available for purchase exclusively at Punta Mita in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. The collection, available for purchase by the bottle or case, includes selections from Jean Van de Velde (France), Jose Maria Olazabal (Spain), Costantino Rocca (Italy), David Frost (South Africa) and Ian Woosnam (Wales).
LIV Golf: The CW Network will air the LIV Golf League's 14-tournament schedule to 100% of the network’s U.S. markets, which totals more than 120 million households. The league is also launching a new fan-focused "12 Teams. You Choose." campaign that asks fans to pick their favorite team ahead of the season, which begins February 24-26 in Mayakoba, Mexico. Four set-roster teams for the 2023 season will be revealed each day, Wednesday-Friday, Feb. 15-17. All 14 global LIV Golf League events will air from 1-6 p.m. ET on Saturdays and Sundays on The CW Network’s linear and digital platforms, with Friday rounds carried on The CW App.
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Renowned golf course superintendent who served as the 83rd GCSAA president in 2019 couldn’t speak English or knew golf existed when he arrived in the U.S.
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McMahon mother-daughter duo push limits of golf's glass ceiling
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How to take care of your vision for golf
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Realizing the Azores' understated beauty
Pilar Melo Antunes, Azores Golf sales and marketing director, joins host Ann Liguori to tell the story of the nine-strand Portuguese archipelago — and why it's ideal for golf
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FEBRUARY
17-19: Cleveland Golf and Travel Show, Cleveland, Ohio | Info
17-19: Colorado Golf Expo, Denver, Colo. | Info
17-19: Columbus Golf Collectibles Trade Show, Dublin, Ohio | Info
17-19: Toledo Golf Show, Toledo, Ohio | Info
19-21: Carolinas PGA Super Show, Greensboro, N.C. | Info
24-26: Chicago Golf Show, Rosemont, Ill. | Info
24-26: Kansas City Golf Show, Overland Park, Kansas | Info
24-28: CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo, Orlando, Fla. | Info
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