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We probably all know that Tiger Woods has won five Masters, but who was the last player to win the Masters in his first attempt? To kick off Masters week, try your hand at the Associated Press' 2025 Masters trivia quiz. | Quiz
IN THIS ISSUE
> Jim Nantz: A voice unlike any other | Read
> TFC Inbox: 2025 Masters — What's in store? | Read
POLL
> What is your favorite Masters tradition? | Vote
> Previous: Who will win the 2025 Masters? | Results
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Which current play-by-play announcer would you like to see succeed Jim Nantz as CBS Sports' lead at the Masters?
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 the city and state of residence.
> Last week's question: What are your thoughts on the upcoming Masters? Who do you expect to win and what do you believe will the biggest storylines? | Read
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The 2025 Masters will be the CBS Sports announcer’s 40th. He's been a conduit to several generations’ memories of the major, and that’s worth celebrating — even if he would prefer we not.
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The First Call readers offer up their favorites to win, dark horses to contend and potential storylines.
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Folds of Honor: Partners with PGA Tour player Patrick Cantlay and his caddie, Joe LaCava, to establish three Folds of Honor scholarships. ... Smash GC: Launches the 2025 edition of its flagship community impact initiative, Smash for Success — a program that uses golf to empower growth, opportunity and mentorship. ... Blue Tees Golf: Introduces the PlayMaker+ GPS golf watch, a wearable that delivers data and insights without disrupting the golf swing. ... DAOU Vineyards: Announces a three-year partnership as the exclusive wine partner of LIV Golf beginning with the 2025 season. ... Toptracer: Announces an exclusive competition at its partner ranges featuring St. Andrews Links' Old Course Reversed through April 30.
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PODCASTS
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Golftec celebrates 30 years, 20 million golf lessons
Guest: Joe Assell, co-founder and CEO, Golftec
Listen | Archive
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
How the Valspar Championship flies under the radar
Guest: Bobby Barnes, resort manager / interim general manager, Innisbrook Golf Resort
Listen | Archives
VIDEOS
THE COACH MO GOLF SHOW
How Rapsodo Golf is changing golf technology
Guest: Justin Bryant, Community Manager / Golf, Rapsodo
Watch | Archives
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Fun is the leading message for golf
Guest: Jay Karen, CEO, NGCOA
Watch | Archives
APRIL
9: Association of Golf Merchandisers, webinar, 'Increasing the Average Units Per Transaction: What You Need to Know' with Nicole Leinbach Hoffman, founder / publisher, Retail Minded, 4 p.m. ET | Info
16: Association of Golf Merchandisers, webinar, 'Legends MyShop Is Your Online Pro Shop Solution' with Will Bacas, vice president, MyShop, Legends Global Merchandise, 4 p.m. ET | Info
MAY
19-21: IAGTO European Convention, Gran Canaria, Spain | Info
JUNE
17-19: North America Golf Tourism Convention, Birmingham, Alabama | Info
24-25: NGCOA Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat, Monterey, California | Info
JULY
29-30: PGA Buying Summit, Frisco, Texas | Info
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