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Looking for a favorite to win the final Chevron Championship at Mission Hills Country Club? Good luck. Leona Maguire and reigning champion Patty Tavatanakit were tied for the second best cumulative score to par (27 under) in 2021’s majors. Nelly Korda was first at 32 under, but she’s not playing this week. In the last five years of the Chevron, Lexi Thompson is a combined 43 under, six strokes better than Lydia Ko. Meanwhile, Sei Young Kim has the best scoring average (70.61) in majors since the beginning of 2017.
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Announced: By NBTV Channels, the upcoming launch of Golf Nation, an online and connected TV/OTT channel that brings golf lifestyle and premium video together on a shoppable streaming content platform. Suzy Whaley, former president of the PGA or America, has been hired as president of Golf Nation.
Announced: By the PGA of America, that Billy Dillon, director of the PGA Golf Management Program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and men’s and women’s head golf coach, has earned PGA Master Professional status. He achieved his designation in Executive Management.
Announced: By the Presidents Cup and American Junior Golf Association, the return of the Junior Presidents Cup, Sept. 19-20 at Myers Park Country Club in Charlotte prior to the start of the 2022 Presidents Cup at nearby Quail Hollow Club. The Notah Begay III and Tim Clark will serve as captains of the U.S. and International Teams, respectively.
Upgraded: By Edison Golf Co., the standard graphite shaft offering for its Edison forged wedges. The manufacturer will now offer the newest KBS PGI (Players Graphite Iron) Series shaft in three options — the KBS PGI 80 in ‘A’ Flex, KBS PGI 90 in Regular Flex, and KBS PGI 100 in Stiff Flex.
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LPGA Tour: Chevron Championship
Site: Mission Hills Country Club (Dinah Shore), Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Television: Today-Friday, noon to 4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 5-9 p.m. (Golf Channel).
PGA Tour: Valero Texas Open
Site: TPC San Antonio (Oaks), San Antonio.
Television: Today-Friday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-3:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3:30-6 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 1-2 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2-6 p.m. (NBC).
PGA Tour Champions: Rapiscan Systems Classic
Site: Grand Bear Golf Club, Biloxi, Mississippi.
Television: Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight (Golf Channel-tape delay); Saturday, 3:30-5 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel).
APRIL
12-13: SportTechie State of the Industry, New York, N.Y. | Info
JUNE
7: Women's Golf Day | Info
22-23: LPGA Leadership Academy, Saginaw, Mich. | Info
JULY
13-14: LPGA Leadership Academy, Liberty Corner, N.J. | Info
19-20: LPGA Leadership Academy, Gainesville, Va. | Info
26-27: Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat, Charleston, S.C.
AUGUST
1-2: LPGA Leadership Academy, Newcastle, Wash. | Info
JANUARY 2023
24-27: PGA Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
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