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Of the 778 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "Should rangefinders be allowed in professional competition to aid pace of play?", 79% chose "Yes" over "No."
IN THIS ISSUE
> TFC Inbox: Should President Donald Trump be involved in PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger negotiations? | Read
> Buffalo Groupe study cites U.S. golfers’ economic optimism | Read
POLL
> Do you agree with the LPGA’s new Pace of Play Policy, which includes lowered timing thresholds for stroke penalties? | Vote
> Previous: How often do you let golfers play through? | Results
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
In observance of the upcoming Academy Awards, what three movies would you nominate if there was a Best All-Time Golf Movie category?
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.
> Responses to the previous question: Share your thoughts on President Donald Trump being asked to join the negotiations between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian backers of rival LIV Golf? | Read
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Opinions from readers of The First Call are divided.
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PODCASTS
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
How Dormie Workshop tells stories through leather headcovers
Guest: Todd Bishop, co-founder
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]
COOKIE JAR GOLF
Discovering James Braid: Part 2
Guest: Simon Barrington, golf historian researcher
[Listen | More 'Cookie Jar Golf' episodes]
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
The year ahead in the golf industry
Guests: Co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein of Sports and Leisure Research Group
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry' episodes]
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
The rise of Concert Golf Partners
Guest: Jordan Peace, Concert Golf Partners senior vice president of corporate development
[Listen | More "Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori" episodes]
VIDEOS
UP RIVER FILM COMPANY
The Land as It Lies: Gamble Sands
Ever wonder what playing golf on Mars would be like? Then Gamble Sands might be a good place to start.
[Watch | More videos from Up River Film Company]
THE COACH MO GOLF SHOW
Creating an impactful foundation
Rob Ohno, Annika Foundation CEO and president, joins host Mo Gesualdi to discuss how the foundation is inspiring, empower youth golfers
[Watch | More "The Coach Mo Golf Show" episodes]
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The 2024 Epson Tour season is in full swing and routes its way through the Midwest.
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> Ludvig Aberg rallies down the stretch at Torrey Pines to win the Genesis Invitational
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Justin Leonard wins the Chubb Classic for his first PGA Tour Champions victory
[Associated Press | Read]
> Behind magic mullet, Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Adelaide, strengthens U.S. Open case
[Cameron Jourdan | Golfweek | Read]
> The UGA supported Black golfers for decades and then disappeared. On its 100th birthday, there are strong signs of life again
[Tod Leonard | Golf Digest | Read]
> Tiger Woods expects golf to ‘heal quickly’ when PGA Tour gets deal with Saudis
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
"Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong."
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‘2024 Golf Travel Study Marketplace Report: 2025 Edition’ reveals a 16% jump in consumer confidence over previous survey.
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Pictures and prose combined to explain our love for golf.
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JUNE
24-25: NGCOA Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat, Monterey, California
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
