The First Call 03-09-2026

FIRST THOUGHT

Of the 868 respondents to The First Call's poll question "Should the Trump administration be involved with the running of Washington, D.C.’s three municipal golf facilities?", 762 (87.2%) chose "No." The remaining 106 (12.2%) selected "Yes." The poll was conducted March 1-7.

POLL

▪️ Why shouldn't The Players Championship be a major? | Vote
▪️ Previous: Should the Trump administration be involved with the running of Washington, D.C.’s three municipal golf facilities? | Results

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

▪️ Considering how men's professional golf's majors have evolved through the years, why should The Players Championship not be considered a major championship? | Respond
▪️ Previous: What is your opinion of the Trump administration's involvement with Washington, D.C.’s three municipal golf courses currently being managed by National Links Trust? | Read

TFC Inbox: Has the Trump administration crossed a line with National Links Trust?

Readers of The First Call mostly oppose the administration meddling with the Washington, D.C.'s district's three historic National Park Service public access courses — East Potomac, Langston and Rock Creek — that have been managed by the nonprofit organization.

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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS

▪️ Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia | Info

▪️ Tax Accountant
PGA Tour
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida | Info

▪️ Player Development Professional
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▪️ The First Call Job Board
▪️ Buffalo Groupe Job Openings

CALENDAR

MARCH
9-13: ASGCA Design Boot Camp, Pinehurst, North Carolina | Info
23-25: Asia Golf Tourism Convention, Thailand | Info

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