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Keegan Bradley may not be too upset that this will be the final WGC-Dell Match Play at Austin Country Club. As Golf Digest reported, Bradley's opening-day tie with Denny McCarthy on Wednesday was his 10th straight match in Austin that has gone to the 18th hole — without a victory. Bradley's record in those matches is 0-7-3. The 2011 PGA Championship winner will attempt to break his streak today against Scott Stallings.
IN THIS ISSUE
> TFC Inbox: Readers' thoughts on golf ball rollback | Read
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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.
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While some readers of The First Call say leave well enough alone, others believe changes to the ball — and even course setup and equipment — would bring strategy back
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DRIVER$
Building the perfect golf app
Golf Genius CEO Mike Zisman reflects on golfer experience apps and technology with co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein
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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
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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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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).
Leaderboard | 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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