Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
FIRST THOUGHT

Of the 113 respondents to The First Call poll question, "Who is your pick to win the Masters?" 37% chose Rory McIlroy, followed by 29% picking the field. Of the remaining choices, reigning champion Scottie Scheffler received 17%, Cameron Smith 12% and Jon Rahm 8%.

IN THIS ISSUE

> Augusta National’s Par 3 Course rocks a redesign| Read
> The latest industry news | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What is the allure of the Masters — the traditions, the course, the fact it's the first major played annually on the same course? Share your thoughts.

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.

Design Notes: Augusta National’s Par 3 Course rocks a redesign
What to know about the Tiger Woods-Mike Trout collaboration; Jack Nicklaus progresses work on Kilada in Greece
INDUSTRY NEWS
Nearly 1,000 rounds of golf have been donated at courses in 43 states plus Bermuda and Costa Rica; GCSAA Foundation program has raised more than $2.5 million since 2012
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World No. 1 is the Masters favorite to win and defend his title, which would make him only the fourth player to win successive Masters, joining Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus
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Business North Carolina magazine's April list of top 100 courses features a number of private clubs in the McConnell Golf portfolio
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New 5,297-square-foot facility offers personalized club fittings and modern golf apparel, houses three fitting bays, a putter fitting studio and practice putting green
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Chas Narramore and Brooke Pancake of Back Nine Coaching in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, to use Coach platform for advanced statistical reporting of their students
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> DP World Tour can fine and suspend LIV Golf players after legal victory
[Tom Kershaw | Times of London | Read]

> Masters series badges: The most coveted item in sports is nearly impossible to get
[Josh Berhow | Golf.com | Read]

> Remembering a meeting with Herbert Warren Wind on the eve of the Masters
[John Garrity | Sports Illustrated | Read]

> Here's the unwritten rule on how Masters players sign autographs on Augusta National flags
[David Westin | Augusta Chronicle | Read]

> Topgolf Callaway brands positioned to thrive as golf industry evolves
[Michael Lore | Forbes | Read]

> What really goes on at the Champions Dinner, according to those in the room
[Dave Shedloski | Golf Digest | Read]

#QOTD
"If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied."
— Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
TUNING IN

Augusta National Golf Club: Masters
Site: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (ESPN); Saturday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (CBS); Sunday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (CBS).
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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
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CALENDAR

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

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