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Of the 409 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "Who has been the PGA Tour's most effective commissioner?", 56% chose Deane Beman, followed by Tim Finchem (29%), Jay Monahan (5%) and Joe Dey (4%). Six percent of the respondents believe none have been an effective commissioner.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
The Ringer recently published The 100 Best Sports Moments of the Quarter Century, which included several golf entries. In your opinion, what have been the best golf moments since 1950?
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> When you see or hear the words "The Players Championship," what comes to mind? | Read
"Who has a harder fight than he who is striving to overcome himself."
Gina Kim persevered a tight final-round leaderboard to earn her second career Epson Tour win and first since 2022.
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The Cork, Ireland, native shares a bit about herself and some favorite drills.
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PGA Tour: Valspar Championship
Site: Palm Harbor, Florida.
Course: Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead).
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (NBC).
DP World Tour: Porsche Singapore Classic
Site: Singapore.
Course: Laguna National Golf Resort Club.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 1-6 a.m. (Golf Channel); Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel).
PGA Tour Champions: Hoag Classic
Site: Newport Beach, California.
Course: Newport Beach Country Club.
Television [ET]: Friday, 6-8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 5-8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Asian Tour: International Series Macau
Site: Macau, China.
Course: Macau Golf and Country Club.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 1:30-5:30 a.m. (NBC Sports app); Saturday-Sunday, 12-4 a.m. (NBC Sports app).
Challenge Tour: Delhi Challenge
Site: Haryana, India.
Course: Classic Golf and Country Club.
Ladies European Tour: Ford Women’s NSW Open
Site: Wollongong, Australia.
Course: Wollongong Golf Club.
Television [ET]: Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. (NBC Sports app).
PGA Tour of Australasia: Heritage Classic
Site: Chirnside Park, Australia.
Course: The Heritage Golf and Country Club (St. John).
Sunshine Tour: The Serengeti Playoffs
Site: Kempton Park, South Africa.
Course: Serengeti Estates.
PODCASTS
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
A unique case study in golf destination marketing
Guest: Sam MacPhail, CEO, Golf Prince Edward Island
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
How Tourism Ireland is promoting golf at home, abroad
Guest: Alison Metcalfe, vice president, Tourism Ireland.
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VIDEOS
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Fun is the leading message for golf
Guest: Jay Karen, CEO, NGCOA
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April 22-27, 2025 | Louisville / Lexington, Kentucky
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MARCH
31-April 3: CMAA, Communications Summit, Charleston, South Carolina | Info
APRIL
2-4: Asia Golf Tourism Convention, Danang, Vietnam | Info
MAY
19-21: IAGTO European Convention, Gran Canaria, Spain | Info
JUNE
17-19: North America Golf Tourism Convention, Birmingham, Alabama | Info
24-25: NGCOA Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat, Monterey, California | Info
JULY
29-30: PGA Buying Summit, Frisco, Texas | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.