Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
FIRST THOUGHT

When Lucas Glover tees off on Thursday at the Valero Texas Open, he will become the latest player to make 500 PGA Tour starts. The last was Matt Kuchar, who did so at last year's Texas Open and finished second. Another notable start will be Ricky Barnes'. He will be making his 472nd combined start on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour and has yet to win on either.

IN THIS ISSUE

> TGR Design chosen for new Mike Trout project | Read
> The latest industry news | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What is your favorite Masters memory?

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Burris brings 24 years of experience as brand strategist, idea generator, problem solver and business leader specializing in franchising, e-commerce and general marketing
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Service helps create customized, effective marketing campaigns for courses in need of a revenue boost and increased awareness
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March 30 webinar, in partnership with Tagmarshal, will share insights on how Sand Valley has elevated player experience with maximum efficiency
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Collaboration features a new sole design that can perform with every kind of turf encountered on Tour and more closely resembles the irons Scott played while growing up in Australia
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Golf fitness brand offering $20 off its Swing Trainer with promo code Augusta
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Sun Country Airlines now offers non-stop flights to and from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport; Big Cedar Lodge appoints Jeff Steen VP of Golf
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Denver, Colorado, club will host America’s top men’s amateur golfers in the USGA’s oldest Championship, Aug. 14-20
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Ijamsville, Maryland, club's five-year plan aimed at enhancing member and guest experience, and features a $3.5 million investment into renovations
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'71 pays homage to the club's memorable 1971 and provides members with a 3,000-square-foot location for custom fittings, club repairs and golf instruction
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> LIV Golf's business plan coming more into focus, with expansion possible in 2024
[Alex Miceli | Sports Illustrated | Read]

> 'It's not my life': Scottie Scheffler on focus, patience, and his keys to better ball-striking
[Matthew Rudy | Golf Digest | Read]

> PGA Tour outlines eligibility, FexExCup points for designated events starting in 2024
[Rex Hoggard | Golf Channel | Read]

#QOTD
"Humor comes from self-confidence."
— Rita Mae Brown
ICYMI
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
MAKE GOLF YOUR CAREER

> Growth Brands Content Manager
Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)
Daytona Beach, Florida | More

> Assistant Golf Professional
Denver Parks and Recreation
Denver, Colorado | More

> Program and Development Coordinator
First Tee – Upstate South Carolina 
Greenville, South Carolina | More

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Make Golf Your Career is a golf industry DE&I initiative launched by Make Golf Your Thing that allows job seekers to search, find and apply for opportunities throughout the industry in one place.

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
[Listen | More 'Driver$' episodes]

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
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]

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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