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The ClubsHelp Foundation and National Club Association have established a fund to support Oakland Hills Country Club employees impacted by the recent clubhouse fire at the Bloomfield Township, Mich., location. ClubsHelp, a 501(c)(3) foundation, has made an initial $5,000 donation and will match funds up and until the first $15,000 of outside donations. The collective goal is to raise $250,000. To donate, click here.
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The 77-year-old golf course architect has built a world-renowned career, yet he discusses with The First Call's David Droschak why close to home holds such appeal
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The third episode in a 'The ModGolf Podcast' series celebrating Black History Month features Charles Dillahunt, a creative business strategist for the PGA of America
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Launched: By Motocaddy, its new M7 Remote electric caddy that features a rechargeable handset, has a 50-meter range and is powered by two 230-watt motors. It retails for $1,549.
Named: By the USGA, five-time USGA champion Juli Inkster as the recipient of the 2022 Bob Jones Award, the Association’s highest honor, which recognizes character, respect and sportsmanship in the game of golf. Inkster, a seven-time major champion, won three successive U.S. Women’s Amateur titles (1980-82) and two U.S. Women’s Open Championship.
Announced: By The Conservation Fund, the purchases of the 202-acre former Vistoso Golf Course property in Oro Valley, Ariz. The acquisition allows for the preservation of the property as a wildlife sanctuary and public recreation destination. More than 600 individuals contributed to the over $1.8 million raised to help purchase the land that will have a conservation easement placed, ensuring it will never be developed.
Announced: By the USGA, that its Executive Committee will again be led by Stu Francis and by Fred Perpall, who will serve as president-elect following an election on Feb. 19 during the 2022 USGA Annual Meeting. In addition, Sinclair Eaddy Jr. and Kevin Hammer have been elected to three-year terms on the USGA’s 15-member Executive Committee. Francis will continue as USGA president in the final year of his three-year term.
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The second episode in a 'The ModGolf Podcast' series celebrating Black History Month features Ian Peterson, whose Dialed In Golf Solutions brings the game to where golfers are
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"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
FEBRUARY
21-23: CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo, San Diego, Calif. | Info
20-22: Carolinas PGA Super Show, Greensboro, N.C. | Info
25-27: Colorado Golf Expo, Denver, Colo. | Info
25-27: Kansas City Golf Show, Overland Park, Kan. | Info
JULY
26-27: Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat, Charleston, S.C.
JANUARY 2023
24-27: PGA Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
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Interesting design for an 18 hole short course. Included as a fold out in first editions of Thomas’ seminal book, Golf Architecture in America pic.twitter.com/2cPe5QZFEA
— Michael Wolf (@bamabearcat) February 18, 2022
