Nelly Korda reached a small milestone in winning the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship on Sunday. Korda, 25, earned her 10th LPGA victory and became the 39th American player to total double-digit victories. Also, Korda became the first American to win twice before April since Stacy Lewis in 2012. Korda is expected to become the Rolex Rankings No. 1 for the sixth time in her career — the first since holding the top spot July 31-Aug. 13, 2023.

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> TFC Inbox: Does Scottie Scheffler have what it takes to win the slam? | Read
> Design Notes: Bill Bergin brings the shine back to Arnold Palmer’s Cullasaja | Read
> 'The ModGolf Podcast': T36 Golf co-founders David Hinkle and Rio Valeriano | Listen

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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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LIV Golf, AEG Presents: Announce an exclusive multiyear partnership that will see AEG Presents and its subsidiary, Concerts West, book musical acts and produce live concerts for LIV Golf events.

Epson Tour: Announces Callaway Golf as a partner of the official qualifying tour of the LPGA through 2025. Callaway Golf will provide equipment, gloves and golf balls for the players each week — for use in both competition and on practice grounds.

LIV Golf: Announces JCB as the presenting sponsor of its LIV Golf event, July 26-28 at JCB Golf and Country Club in Rocester, England. JCB is a privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment.

Payntr Golf: Launches the X Trainer XC 001, a performance training shoe equipped with the brand's propulsion technology. 2022 World Long Drive champion and Payntr Golf ambassador Martin Borgmeier assisted in the development of the shoe and also has a signature colorway with the X Trainer XC 001 MB. The product is currently available online, retailing for $180.

Whoosh, Tagmarshal: Announces a collaboration that will provide golf course operators insight into bookings and player behaviors. Clubs can seamlessly view bookings managed in Whoosh directly within the Tagmarshal system, eliminating a duplication of effort and optimizing workflows. Operators can then assign tags and carts to specific members or players without interruption.

Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: Announces The 19th Hole with Blade and Bow, a new campaign in partnership with reigning U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark. The campaign will provide golfers with tips to improve their game, including techniques on the green and how to enjoy the 19th hole with Blade and Bow. Content will launch on Clark's Instagram over the next several weeks. 

Swing Control: Partners with The More Confident Golf Experience (MCGE) to create a unique and empowering hands-on golf school that educates women on golf rules, course behavior and golf mindset strategies. Wing Control will be the exclusive apparel sponsor. MCGE was created by Marcela Smith, director of Girlfriends Guide to Golf, and Dr. Shannon Reece, a sports psychologist and founder of Training for Optimal Performance.

Radmor: Introduces a pair of innovative materials made from recycled plastic bottles in its product line, providing more sustainable options for golfers. RadCycled Repreve recycled polyester is a material crafted from 90% recycled plastic bottles and 10% stretch material. RadCycled Repreve recycled polyester, organic Pima cotton and stretch is a blend of 65% organic Pima cotton, 30% RadCycled Repreve recycled polyester and 5% stretch material.

> Nelly Korda delivers more drama and wins LPGA in playoff
[Associated Press | Read]

> Peter Malnati with big break and great shot wins Valspar; earns trip to Masters
[Associated Press | Read]

> Jesper Svensson tops Kiradech Aphibarnrat on 3rd playoff hole to win Singapore Classic
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