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One point. That is all that is keeping Lydia Ko from the necessary 27 points for induction into the LPGA Hall of Fame. Ko, 26, gets her next crack at this week's Blue Bay LPGA in China. One of only seven women to reach 20 wins before age 27 — the others being Nancy Lopez, Karrie Webb, Se Ri Pak, Mickey Wright, Lorena Ochoa and Kathy Whitworth — Ko appears to destined to get that one point eventually. If she stays stuck on 20 wins, though, she could also gain entry by winning an Olympic gold medal this summer or claiming either the Vare Trophy or Rolex Player of the Year honor.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
In the aftermath of Talor Gooch saying an asterisk needs to be applied if Rory McIlroy earns his career grand slam at the Masters, are there any golf records deserving of *?
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> Austin Eckroat gets his 1st PGA Tour win by prevailing at Cognizant Classic
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> Paul Azinger doesn't hold back about his breakup with NBC (and suggests who should replace him)
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> The Masters is debuting a new, super-luxe fan experience
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While a percentage of The First Call readers believe they can relate to how the women's game is played, others have issues with the fields and the networks' presentation or don't bother to watch
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DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Unlocking the keys to sustaining the golf participation surge
Del Ratcliffe, a successful multi-course operator, looks back to look forward, and joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss golf's current popularity
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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
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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
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