The First Call 02-16-2023

FIRST THOUGHT

Of the 129 respondents to The First Call poll question, "What is the best par-3 hole on the PGA Tour schedule?" From the four choices, 55.82% chose Augusta National's 12th hole. That was followed by TPC Sawgrass' 17th (25.58%) and TPC Scottsdale's 16th (12.4%), while 6.2% believed there was a better choice.

> Question of the week: How often do you play as a single and join a group or do you and your playing partners accept a solo player?

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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> The GBN Interview: Mark Stewart, CEO Stewart Golf
[Golf Business News | Read]

> The Netflix effect: How golf can capitalize on the success of 'Full Swing'
[Michael LoRé | PGATour.com | Read]

> Staying the course with Dana Fry
[Gaylene Salomons | Naples Illustrated | Read]

> Utah lawmakers say more information on golf course water might lead to ‘uninformed’ conclusions
[Brian Maffly | Salt Lake Tribune | Read]

Chervo prepares for the world stage

Italian-based apparel company to use being a licensed 2023 Ryder Cup merchandiser as a way to break into the American consciousness

THE INDUSTRY

Golftec: Opens instruction and clubfitting center outside Charlotte

New 2,375-square-foot facility features four indoor bays powered by Tecswing, an indoor putting green, lessons enhanced by Tecputt and Golftec's custom clubfitting program

Capstone Hospitality: Inks deal to sponsor Frankie Capan III

Korn Ferry Tour golfer signed to a multiyear deal; Capan III has a top-20 finish in his first two starts on the Tour

Tripp Davis and Associates: Announces renovation plans for Ridgewood Country Club in Waco, Texas. The course overlooking Lake Waco first opened for play in 1947 and was designed by native Texas golf course architect Ralph Plummer. Ridgewood has an anticipated reopening date of October 2023.

#QOTD

"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."

— Henry Ford

ICYMI

Your guide to watching Netflix's PGA Tour 'Full Swing' series

After months of speculation about what viewers will see, the docuseries that follows various PGA Tour players during the 2022 season is about to drop

Q&A: Tim Schantz | President / CEO, Troon

Schantz, who shared No. 1 on Golf Inc.'s 2022 Most Powerful People in Golf list with role model and Troon founder Dana Garmany, discusses success and key elements of leadership

TUNING IN

PGA Tour: Genesis Invitational
Site: Riviera Country Club, Los Angeles, California.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 4-8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-7 p.m. (CBS); Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet

PGA Tour Champions: Chubb Classic
Site: Tiburon Golf Club (Black), Naples, Florida.
Television [ET]: Friday, noon to 3 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 3-5:30 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet

DP World Tour: Thailand Classic
Site: Amata Spring Country Club, Chonburi, Thailand.
Television [ET]: Today, 11:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Friday-Saturday, 11:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard

Asian Tour: International Series Qatar
Site: Doha Golf Club, Doha, Qatar.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 5-9 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 4-8 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 4-7 a.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard

TFC PODCAST NETWORK

THE MODGOLF PODCAST
McMahon mother-daughter duo push limits of golf's glass ceiling
Lesley and Clare McMahon join host Colin Weston for a conversation about being women in the golf industry and their wide-ranging experiences
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]

GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
How to take care of your vision for golf
Sports optometrist Dr. Graham Erickson joins host Ann Liguori with suggestions on how to protect your eyes and improve your vision
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]

GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
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
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]

CALENDAR

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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