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| Friday Feb 16, 2024 |
Editor's note: In observance of the Monday, Feb. 19 federal holiday, Presidents' Day, The First Call will not publish. The First Call will resume publishing on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Gil Hanse restores Worcester CC course's historic character | Read
> 'The ModGolf Podcast': Christina Kim | Listen
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Does the WM Phoenix Open have an alcohol problem after the hole-in-one celebrations in 2022 and the suspension of alcohol sales on Saturday at this year's event?
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.
> Read responses to last week's question.
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A $3.7 million project that started in August 2023 brings back the luster to course architect Donald Ross's original 1913 design
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Christina Kim: On working through trauma
The three-time LPGA winner joins host Colin Weston to discuss overcoming depression to find new joy in life and golf
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Why Annie's Revenge is quite the pro-am experience
Jamaica Pro-Am founder Donnie Dawson joins host Ann Liguori how the tournament serves up some of the best experiences the island has to offer
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
What is your superpower?
Amy Bockerstette and her father Joe join host Colin Weston to discuss her viral moment at the WM Phoenix Open and how that led to her I Got This Foundation
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]
> Verne Lundquist announces the 2024 Masters will be his last behind the microphone on CBS
[Tim Schmitt | Golfweek | Read]
> How Tiger Woods, Charlie Sifford are linked to this Philadelphia muni’s rebirth
[Jack Hirsh | Golf.com | Read]
> After shutting down, these golf courses went wild
[Cara Buckley | New York Times | Read ($)]
"Having compassion starts and ends with having compassion for all those unwanted parts of ourselves."
PGA Tour: Genesis Invitational
Site: Riviera Country Club, Los Angeles, California.
Television [ET]: Today, 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), 3-6:30 p.m. (CBS).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
PGA Tour Champions: Chubb Classic
Site: Tiburon Golf Club, Naples, Florida.
Television [ET]: Today, noon to 3 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 3-5:30 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
Ladies European Tour: Aramco Saudi Ladies International
Site: Riyadh Golf Club, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Television [ET]: Today, 5-9 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 5:30-9:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 4:30-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).
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