Thursday Mar 16, 2023
FIRST THOUGHT

Of the 78 respondents to The First Call poll question, "What will be your next club purchase?" 32% each chose "driver" and "irons," followed by "wedges" (13%) and "fairway metals" and "putter" (12% each).

IN THIS ISSUE

> Golfzon goes social with its simulators | Read
> Nicklaus Design, Troy Vincent to renovate Pawleys Plantation | Read
> The latest industry news | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

In observance of March Madness, if a true 64-player, survive-and-advance format tournament existed — and included players from all tours — who would be your top eight seeds?

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 city and state of residence. Read last week's responses.

Golfzon leans into the social realm with new venues
Debut facility in New York uses company’s high-tech TwoVision simulators to help create an experience that goes well beyond game improvement
INDUSTRY NEWS
Winner claimed victory with Ventus driver and wood shafts in his bag; Fujikura reports it was the No. 1 in driver, wood and hybrid shaft counts
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Eighteen women’s collegiate teams competed in the three-day competition; Xavier captured the title by 17 strokes over Kennesaw State
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List includes the SkyTrak SwingBay and SkyTrak Retractable simulator packages, FlightScope Mevo+ Swingbay simulator and Full Swing KIT Retractable simulator package
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Simulator space has been booming in the last 10 years as launch monitors become more affordable and accurate
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> Check out who filed suit to block LIV Golf's attempt to register its trademark
[Tom D'Angelo | Palm Beach Post | Read]

> DJ Khaled teases new golf show on social media
[Jon Powell | Revolt | Read]

> Rickie Fowler joins TGL, the tech-infused golf league founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy
[Jaylon Thompson | USA Today | Read]

> New Sioux Falls apparel company hopes to fill gap in golf market
[Jodi Schwan | SiouxFalls.Business | Read]

#QOTD
"If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started."
— Cicero
ICYMI
Design Notes: Pawleys Plantation prepares for overdue renovation
Phil Smith tweaks Tom Weiskopf’s Castiglion del Bosco in Italy; Lobb + Partners begin greens rebuild at Spain’s Aloha
TFC PODCAST NETWORK

BEHIND THE GOLF BRAND
How Sweet Rollz is changing the putter grip market
Co-founder Lance Garvin joins host Paul Liberatore to discuss his company's dedication to putting performance through its putter grips
[Listen | More 'Behind the Golf Brand' episodes]

THE MODGOLF PODCAST
For Jillian Foss, no risk equals no fun
Foss, founder of #LEGS (Ladies Executive Golf Society), joins host Colin Weston to discuss how she combines her entrepreneurial passion with a sense of purpose
[Listen More 'Behind the Golf Brand' episodeses]

GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Preserving Arnold Palmer's legacy
Ken Boehner, president and chairman of the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation, joins host Ann Liguori to discuss the 'Arnie's Army Legacy Experience'
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]

TUNING IN

PGA Tour: Valspar Championship
Site: Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead), Palm Harbor, Florida.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (NBC).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet

LIV Golf: LIV Golf Tucson
Site: The Gallery Golf Club (South), Marana, Arizona.
Television [ET]: Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (CW Network).

PGA Tour Champions: Hoag Classic
Site: Newport Beach Country Club, Newport Beach, California.
Television [ET]: Friday, 6-8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet

CALENDAR

MARCH
18-19: Niagara Golf Show and Sale, Niagara Falls, Ontario | Info

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