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| Wednesday Mar 22, 2023 |
Of the 122 respondents to The First Call poll question, "Should there be a rollback of the golf ball for elite players?" 52% chose "Yes."
IN THIS ISSUE
> Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori: John Simpson tells of IMG's early days, emerging stars | Listen
> Getting to know Troon CFO Ruth Engle | Read
> The latest industry news | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your thoughts 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.
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
John Simpson tells of IMG's early days, emerging stars
Before becoming founder and CEO of On Course Foundation, Simpson managed the emerging careers of Hall of Famers such as Bernhard Langer, Nick Price and Nick Faldo. He joins host Ann Liguori to share his stories
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
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]
> LIV draws 274,000 viewers for Tucson final round
[John Carpenter | Sports Business Journal | Read]
> LPGA returns to Arizona at Superstition Mountain, which is owned by a woman and will have a woman-owned business running concessions for Drive On event
[Todd Kelly | Golfweek | Read]
> The World Golf Championships dead at 24: 'Everything has changed'
[Rex Hoggard | Golf Channel | Read]
"If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail."
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Engle discusses her role as chief financial officer, what advice she would have given a younger self and a diverse reading list
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International Federation of PGA Tours: World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play
Site: Austin Country Club, Austin, Texas.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 2-8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel), noon-6 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-7 p.m. (NBC).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
PGA Tour: Corales Puntacana Championship
Site: Puntacana Resort and Club (Corales). Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Television (ET): Thursday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: LPGA Drive On Championship
Site: Superstition Mountain Golf Club, Gold Canyon, Arizona.
Television (ET): Thursday-Friday, 9-11 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Saturday-Sunday, 7-9 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
PGA Tour Champions: The Galleri Classic
Site: Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, California.
Television (ET): Friday, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Saturday-Sunday, 5-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info
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