The First Call 03-24-2026

FIRST THOUGHT

Of the 827 respondents to The First Call | Extar poll question "Should PGA Tour gallery members be tossed for heckling?" 94% chose "Yes."

POLL

▪️ What yells from the gallery do you most not want to hear? | Vote
▪️ Previous: How would you grade PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's performance to date? | Results

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

▪️ If you won the Masters, what would you serve at the next Champions Dinner? | Respond
▪️ Previous: Though PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp did not provide specifics, what is your opinion of the plan he proposed prior to The Players Championship? | Read

The heart of greenkeeping

In a world where the implications of artificial intelligence are constantly being explored, it is refreshing to celebrate the reality of mentorship, and why it is at the very heart of greenkeeping.

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Guest: Jordan Thomas, double amputee golfer and founder of the Jordan Thomas Foundation.
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🎧 GOLF AND THE GOOD LIFE
Step inside Royal County Down
Guest: Bill Donald, general manager, Royal County Down Golf Club.
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A caddie reads the golf apparel market
Guest: Kyle Kalick, founder, Caddie Comfort.
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ARCHIVES: 🎧 Podcasts | ▶️ Videos

GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS

PGA of America: Ryan Macey earns PGA Master Professional designation

Macey is director of golf at River Strand Golf & Country Club in Bradenton, Florida

Marriott Golf: Planning a Grand Cayman getaway

Stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman and play the Greg Norman-designed Ritz-Carlton Golf Club

Malcolm DeMille: Handcrafts PGA Tour. LPGA champion's trophies

Company creates the trophies for the respective winners of the Valspar Championship and Fortinet Founders Cup

B. Draddy: Unveils its B. Draddy Camper, which can be booked for tournaments, club outings and other special events.

EXPANDED NOTES >

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

▪️ How do private destination clubs survive the next recession?
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▪️ House of Dye | The Story of Crooked Stick Golf Club
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ICYMI

TFC Inbox: The court of public opinion

The First Call readers assess the job PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp is doing and speculate what the general plan he presented prior to The Players Championship will mean for the future.

Jordan Thomas: Pressing on

The double-amputee golfer shares his inspiring journey from a life-changing accident to finding purpose in providing prosthetic devices to children.

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TFC GOLF JOB BOARD

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS

▪️ Territory Sales Manager (Central Florida)
Club Car / Ingersoll Rand
Evans, Georgia | Info

▪️ Head Golf Professional
Seven Oaks Country Club
Bakersfield, California | Info

▪️ Tournament Director
Vermont Golf Association
Shelburne, Vermont | Info

▪️ The First Call Job Board
▪️ Buffalo Groupe Job Openings

CALENDAR

MARCH
24-25: Asia Golf Tourism Convention, Thailand | Info

COMPLETE CALENDAR >

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