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Remember Kevin Streelman? On Thursday at the Valspar Championship, Streelman, 45, was flashing signs of his younger self, shooting a 7-under 64 to claim the suspended first-round lead. Streelman won this event in 2013 and his second PGA Tour victory came a year later at the Travelers Championship. The reason for the resurgence? A ball marker. “It’s kind of cool little new ball marker I’m using that is legal that can kind of give you some visual cues that I think is pretty helpful,” Streelman said. "I was using that today, which I think kind of helped, as well." Streelman totaled 10 one-putt greens and 24 total putts.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Where did Masters Madness go? | Read
> 'The ModGolf Podcast': T36 Golf co-founders David Hinkle and Rio Valeriano | Listen
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Does Scottie Scheffler have the game to win the grand slam? And do this year's major venues favor his game?
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Creating a new type of golf
T36 Golf co-founders David Hinkle and Rio Valeriano join host Colin Weston to discuss flipping the script on traditional golf and redefining the sport for a new generation of golfers
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BEHIND THE GOLF BRAND
What's the right collegiate fit for a junior golfer?
Founder Joshua Jacobs joins host Paul Liberatore to discuss how College Golf Experience has become a way for young golfers to be scouted by colleges and universities
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DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
56 PGA Shows and counting
Legendary golf executive Jim Vincent joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to reflect on a lifetime in the industry
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Sun Mountain Sports: Announces the addition of Chivonne Wilson (north Florida) and Tom Funderburk (Oklahoma, Arkansas) as territory sales representatives. The pair will join Sun Mountain’s team of 40-plus sales representatives who cover the United States and Canada.
Sun Mountain Sports: Introduces its H2NO collection of golf bags that are constructed using waterproof fabric, sealed seams and water-resistant zippers. The line includes the H2NO Lite cart bag ($359.99), H2NO Lite 14-way stand bag ($359.99) and the H2NO Litespeed stand bag ($329.99).
Smash GC: Partners with Redvanly, which will become the LIV Golf team’s official on-course apparel partner. The partnership will debut with a collection featuring men’s performance polos and outerwear that will be available online and at LIV Golf events beginning at LIV Golf Miami.
TPC Network: Names Misty Kadel, golf course maintenance administrative assistant at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the 2023 recipient of the A. James Clark Award. The honor is given in recognition of an employee who upholds the values of the TPC Network and who exemplifies Clark’s same commitment, strong work ethic and inspirational leadership.
> Callaway Golf on the selling block? Manufacturer responds to report
[Jonathan Wall / Ryan Barath | Golf.com | Read]
> Hit Like A Girl teaches women how to golf
[Shaylah Brown | Tribune South Side News | Read]
> Tiger Woods officially registered for 2024 Masters; past champion Angel Cabrera visa denied
[Adam Schupak | Golfweek | Read]
> So Yeon Ryu, two-time LPGA major winner, announces retirement at age 33
[Kent Paisley | Golf Digest | Read]
"Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts."
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In less divisive times, talk of the year's first major at Augusta National ramped up with the start of the PGA Tour's Florida Swing. These days the storylines are much different.
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PGA Tour: Valspar Championship
Site: Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead), Palm Harbor, Florida.
Television [ET]: Today, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (NBC).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship
Site: Palos Verdes GC, Palos Verdes Estates, California.
Television [ET]: Today, 6-9 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 7-9 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
European Tour: Porsche Singapore Classic
Site: Laguna National Golf Resort, Singapore.
Television [ET]: Today, 1-6 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 12-3 a.m. (Golf Channel); 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard
PGA Tour Champions: Hoag Classic
Site: Newport Beach CC, Newport Beach, California.
Television [ET]: Today, 10 p.m. to midnight (Golf Channel-tape delay); Saturday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 6-8 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
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