The First Call 03-20-2023

FIRST THOUGHT

Players looking to win their first PGA Tour event might be wise to add the Valspar Championship to their schedule in odd-numbered years. On Sunday, Taylor Moore, 29, won the title by a stroke over Adam Schenk. In doing so, Moore became the sixth player to earn his maiden Tour win at the Valspar, joining Carl Pettersson (2005), Gary Woodland (2011), Kevin Streelman (2013), Adam Hadwin (2017) and Sam Burns (2021).

IN THIS ISSUE

> Q&A: Nick Buzzell discusses the next level of viewing experience | Read
> How would golf's elite be seeded? | Read
> The latest industry news | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What are your thoughs on the USGA's and R&A's proposed rollback on golf balls for elite competitions?

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.

Q&A: Nick Buzzell | chairman / CEO, NBTV Channels / NBTV Studios

With the creation of the Spirits Network and Golf Nation, Buzzell has a grand plan to merge entertainment and advertising into content that heightens the viewing, buying experience

INDUSTRY NEWS

Caddiemaster, Troon, Western Golf Association: Establish scholarship

Endowed Named Scholarship provides funds each year for caddies seeking a college education; Inverness Club caddie named first recipient, attending Ohio State University

Las Colinas G&CC: Appoints new director of golf

Alfonso Castineira begins new position after spending the last decade at golf clubs in Europe, Central America

Dundonald Links: Enhances reputation with new best-of honors

Resort earns top-30 placements in two of Golf World’s highly respected top-100 lists

PGTAA: Publishes steps to become PGTAA golf teacher

Process to become a certified golf teacher requires a combination of knowledge, experience and training

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> Taylor Moore delivers surprise, tops Jordan Spieth, Adam Schenk at Innisbrook
[Associated Press | Read]

> Danny Lee wins LIV Golf Tucson with birdie in a playoff
[Associated Press | Read]

> At Valhalla Golf Club, new ownership's big changes have drawn the ire and resignations of some longtime members
[Tim Sullivan | Golf Digest | Read]

> LIV gets small procedural win vs. PGA Tour, pushes court to keep trial on track for Jan. 2024
[Alex Miceli | Sports Illustrated | Read]

#QOTD

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

— Eleanor Roosevelt

ICYMI

TFC Inbox: Who is the No. 1 seed among golf's Elite Eight?

Scottie Scheffler — Arnold Palmer Invitational 2023

In observance of March Madness, The First Call readers seed golf's top eight players, and also sound off on rolling back golf ball distance and slow play

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' episodes es]

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]

CALENDAR

JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info

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