Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
FIRST THOUGHT

Of the 1,250 respondents to a Golf Datatech survey on the proposed golf ball rollback by the USGA and R&A, 52% said they didn't like the rule. And of those 650 respondents, 75% indicated they "like knowing that everyone plays by the same rules."

IN THIS ISSUE

> TGR Design chosen for new Mike Trout project | Read
> Has golf lost its way with proposed rollback | Read
> The latest industry news | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What is your favorite Masters memory?

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Mike Trout, Tiger Woods partnering on new New Jersey course
Three-time American League MVP inks 15-time major champion's TGR Design to build a course near Trout's New Jersey roots and that is scheduled to open in 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS
Survey assesses serious golfer perception of proposed USGA/R&A model local rule; analysis provides immediate data from over 1,250 respondents in its serious golfer database
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The May 9-10 event will release a national economic impact study, conduct more than 200 meetings with Congressional offices and participate in a community service project
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Precision-milled versions of the four winning models (Pal, Pal 2, Zing 2 and Anser) will be dropped each Tuesday of this year’s four major championship weeks
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Golf+ invites golfers to step onto the virtual course with just released PXG 0311 Gen6 golf clubs; collaboration allows golfers to experience and enjoy PXG’s new technology
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New colors, styles, patterns and materials showcase commitment to sustainability with men's and women's capsules
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PGA of America selects Wisconsin franchise owner and coach for leadership program that is designed to progress PGA members along a guided path to volunteer leadership roles at various levels
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Country Club of Mobile (Alabama) director of instruction signs up for SwingU Coach to deliver advanced statistical reporting to club’s members and his students
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Patzwald will oversee all golf operations for the Fountain Hills, Arizona, club after previously serving as the general manager of The Course at Aberdeen in Indiana
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Champion’s trophy, made of nickel-plated cast bronze, featured three towering palm trees and incorporated a cast 3D Galleri Classic logo atop a satin black wood base
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Company reports it was the No. 1 driver and wood shaft at both events on the PGA Tour last week; Fujikura also saw victories across the globe, including the Dominican Republic and South Africa
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Blue Tees Golf: Announces noted instructor Sean Foley as a brand ambassador. Foley will use Blue Tees Golf’s technology, which includes the Series 3 Max, the Player+ and Ringer, while teaching on and off the golf course. 

Nippon Shaft: Winner of the DP World Tour’s SDC Championship played the brand's N.S. Pro Modus³ N.S. Pro 120 X flex steel shafts in his irons to shoot 18-under par and win by seven shots.

Omni Hotels and Resorts: Partners with Cameron Young, the 2022 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, to collaborate on Omni initiatives to showcase golf’s impact, including participation in Omni’s Birdies-or-Better campaign, the company’s charitable initiative with the PGA Tour.

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> CBS officials outline approach to covering LIV Golf story during Masters broadcast
[Dave Shedloski | Golf Digest | Read]

#QOTD
"The past doesn’t matter. Take today."
— Becky Sauerbrunn
ICYMI
Has golf lost its way with the proposed golf ball rollback?
Course architect Tom Marzolf, a senior designer with the Fazio Design Group and former ASGCA president, believes the USGA/R&A golf ball proposal is a step, but perhaps not the right one
TFC PODCAST NETWORK

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
[Listen | More 'Behind the Golf Brand' episodes]

CALENDAR

JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info

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