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Thursday Mar 30, 2023 |
Of the 137 respondents to The First Call poll question, "If there is no rollback on the golf ball, which option to regulate distance would you prefer?" 41% said they would prefer tougher course setups. Of the remaining three choices, 29% believe nothing should be done, while 26% chose dialing back club technology. Only 4% believe courses should be lengthened.
IN THIS ISSUE
> TGR Design to build Philly short course | Read
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What is your favorite Masters memory?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with city and state of residence. Read last week's responses.
Raymond Hearn revitalizes Michigan’s Saint John’s Resort; Jeff Howes completes the Bucharest Golf Club in Romania
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“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than 50 preaching it."
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
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First Tee – Upstate South Carolina
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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
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JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info
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