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The top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking through the Texas Children’s Houston Open will qualify for the Masters Tournament if not already exempt. The highest-ranked players in the field that are not yet exempt are J.J. Spaun (No. 27), Stephan Jaeger (No. 44), Michael Kim (No. 52), Ben Griffin (No. 53), Eric Cole (No. 61) and Si Woo Kim (No. 66). The winners of the next two PGA Tour events will also qualify for the Masters if not yet exempt.
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> Is it real or counterfeit? Can you even tell? | Read
> 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' podcast: Bobby Barnes, resort manager / interim general manager, Innisbrook Golf Resort | Listen
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Regarding professional golfers and the media, should players be obligated to speak to reporters during a tournament week? Or does a player's communication via social media suffice?
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> 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? | Read
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Golf apparel and gear may look and feel like the real thing, but the giveaway as to whether it’s a counterfeit may be the price tag. Be wary, though, because the counterfeit practice is spreading online.
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Mountain Sky Guest Ranch: To embark on a project to enhance the bunkers on its Rising Sun Golf Course in Emigrant, Montana. Led by Davis Love III’s Love Golf Design, the project will include the removal of 10 bunkers, while adding 30 more.
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS
> Vice President and Managing Director
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
Miami, Florida | Info
> Academy Coordinator / Player Development Professional
Coto De Caza Golf and Racquet
Coto De Caza, California | Info
> Business Manager
Cardinal Golf Club
Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia | Info
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
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
