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Tough course and weather conditions at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course led to five players holding the Valspar Championship's first-round co-lead when play was suspended on Thursday evening. If it holds, 4 under would mark the highest first-round lead/co-lead in relation to par at the Valspar Championship since 2016 (4 under) and second highest in tournament history (3 under, 2014). How difficult were conditions? Consider the fact that reigning champion Peter Malnati, who shot a 2-over 73, missed every fairway — the first player to miss every fairway in a round at the Valspar Championship since 2000.
IN THIS ISSUE
> The Players pleads the 5th (major)? | Read
> Design Notes: Jim Nagle takes the pruning shears to Toftrees | Read
> 'The Coach Mo Golf Show': Guest, Justin Bryant, Community Manager / Golf, Rapsodo | Watch
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
The Ringer recently published The 100 Best Sports Moments of the Quarter Century, which included several golf entries. In your opinion, what have been the best golf moments since 1950?
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 the city and state of residence.
> When you see or hear the words "The Players Championship," what comes to mind? | Read
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After 51 years, The Players Championship has all of the ingredients of a major, except for some LIV Golf stalwarts. If that issue is ever resolved, then a compelling case can be made for a new major.
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> Angela Stanford reveals her game plan as the next U.S. Solheim Cup captain
[Zephyr Melton | Golf.com | Read]
> Good Good Golf raises $45M in round led by Creator Sports Capital
[Alex Weprin | Hollywood Reporter | Read]
> Augusta National employee sentenced to prison for stealing Masters Tournament merch
[Miguel Legoas | Augusta Chronicle | Read]
"Most people have the will to win, few have the will to prepare to win."
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Kipp Schulties completes the North Course renovation at Florida’s Vineyards; Steve Smyers joins forces with Craig & Coyne.
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Guest: Justin Bryant, Community Manager / Golf, Rapsodo
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PGA Tour: Valspar Championship
Site: Palm Harbor, Florida.
Course: Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead).
Television [ET]: Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (NBC).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
DP World Tour: Porsche Singapore Classic
Site: Singapore.
Course: Laguna National Golf Resort Club.
Television [ET]: Friday, 1-6 a.m. (Golf Channel); Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel).
PGA Tour Champions: Hoag Classic
Site: Newport Beach, California.
Course: Newport Beach Country Club.
Television [ET]: Today, 6-8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 5-8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
Asian Tour: International Series Macau
Site: Macau, China.
Course: Macau Golf and Country Club.
Television [ET]: Today, 1:30-5:30 a.m. (NBC Sports app); Saturday-Sunday, 12-4 a.m. (NBC Sports app).
Challenge Tour: Delhi Challenge
Site: Haryana, India.
Course: Classic Golf and Country Club.
Ladies European Tour: Ford Women’s NSW Open
Site: Wollongong, Australia.
Course: Wollongong Golf Club.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. (NBC Sports app).
PGA Tour of Australasia: Heritage Classic
Site: Chirnside Park, Australia.
Course: The Heritage Golf and Country Club (St. John).
Sunshine Tour: The Serengeti Playoffs
Site: Kempton Park, South Africa.
Course: Serengeti Estates.
MARCH
31-April 3: CMAA, Communications Summit, Charleston, South Carolina | Info
APRIL
2-4: Asia Golf Tourism Convention, Danang, Vietnam | Info
MAY
19-21: IAGTO European Convention, Gran Canaria, Spain | Info
JUNE
17-19: North America Golf Tourism Convention, Birmingham, Alabama | Info
24-25: NGCOA Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat, Monterey, California | Info
JULY
29-30: PGA Buying Summit, Frisco, Texas | Info
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