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Golf is not only growing, but also diversifying. According to the National Golf Foundation, 28.1 million Americans played golf on a course in 2024 — the most since 2008. Of that total, though, 28% were female and 25% were Black, Asian or Hispanic — the highest proportions ever recorded for those two segments.
IN THIS ISSUE
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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?
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> 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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Australia’s Commonwealth gets a Tom Doak renovation; Kipp Schulties rejuvenates the East course at Florida’s Hunter Run.
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PGA Tour, Visit Myrtle Beach: Welcome Oneflight International as co-title sponsor of the Oneflight Myrtle Beach Classic, which returns to South Carolina’s Grand Strand, May 8-11 at Dunes Golf and Beach Club.
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PODCASTS
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
How Dormie Workshop tells stories through leather headcovers
Guest: Todd Bishop, co-founder
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COOKIE JAR GOLF
Discovering James Braid: Part 2
Guest: Simon Barrington, golf historian researcher
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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
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
The rise of Concert Golf Partners
Guest: Jordan Peace, Concert Golf Partners senior vice president of corporate development
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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.
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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]
PGA Tour: Mexico Open
Site: Vallarta Vidanta, Vallarta, Mexico.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (NBC).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: Honda LPGA Thailand
Site: Siam Country Club (Old), Chonburi, Thailand.
Television [ET]: Today, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).
DP World Tour: Kenya Open
Site: Muthaiga Golf Club, Nairobi, Kenya.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 5-10 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 4:30-9 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 4-9 a.m. (Golf Channel).
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April 22-27, 2025 | Louisville / Lexington, Kentucky
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JUNE
24-25: NGCOA Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat, Monterey, California
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