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| Tuesday Mar 21, 2023 |
Survive and advance, baby. That's what the 64-player field, especially the 16 top seeds, will be attempting to do at this week's final WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. In 2022, eight of the 16 groups were won by the top seed, tying the most since the group-play format was introduced in 2015. Three of those eight players — Corey Conners, Tyrrell Hatton and Kevin Kisner — are in this week's field.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Getting to know Troon CFO Ruth Engle | Read
> Q&A: Nick Buzzell discusses the next level of viewing experience | 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.
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Ruth Engle discusses her role as chief financial officer, what advice she would have given a younger self and a diverse reading list.
The First Call: What are key elements to leadership or to being a good leader? Ruth Engle: I believe good leaders set compelling strategic vision and then inspire teams to achieve collectively what is not possible individually. Effective leaders earn the trust of team members by "walking the walk," rolling up their sleeves and working alongside them, helping to solve problems and clearing the path for success. TFC: Knowing what you know today, what professional advice would you give a younger you? RE: Take more chances and be less fearful of failure. TFC: What’s the last book you read? RE: "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest." Now I am reading "The Road to Character" by David Brooks. TFC: What was your path to the golf industry? RE: I started my career at PriceWaterhouse and then dabbled in academia as a professor for five years. I was an executive at Honeywell prior to coming to Troon in 2007. Dana Garmany, the company’s founder, had such great vision in creating this culture forward company founded on customer centric ideals. I feel very lucky to have landed at Troon. |
FootJoy: Launches the stylish Premiere Series Wilcox for men and Premiere Series Issette for women. Both offer improved traction, stability, lightweight construction with a VersaTrax+ outsole and a refined, modern twist on a classic silhouette. The shoe's retail for $219.99 (men) and $189.99 (women).
"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement."
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info
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