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Of the 108 respondents to The First Call poll question, "How many hours of golf do you watch / stream on average per weekend (Friday-Sunday)?" 41% chose 4-6 hours, followed by 31% who chose 1-3 hours. The remaining 28% chose 7-10 hours.
Correction: In the Wednesday, April 12, First Thought, the 2018 Masters champion was incorrectly identified. Patrick Reed won in 2018.
IN THIS ISSUE
> 'The ModGolf Podcast': Why time is our most precious commodity | Listen
> More than bragging rights at stake in Commander-in-Chief's Cup | Read
> For Air Force, the mission is direct — beat Army, best Navy | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your thoughts on the 2023 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 city and state of residence. Read last week's responses.
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Why time is our most precious commodity
Brian Esposito, founder and CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises, joins 'The ModGolf Podcast' host Colin Weston to share how he helps web3 sport and entertainment tech companies succeed
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]
DRIVER$
How fans can play the tour
Commonwealth Golf CEO Brian Doxtator joins 'Driver$' co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss the company's innovative concept that allows anyone to own a financial stake in aspiring tour pro careers
[Listen | More 'Driver$' episodes]
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Bob Casper recalls another side of his father, Billy Casper
Radio co-host joins 'Golf Innerview' host Ann Liguori to talk about the three-time major champion, including the 1970 Masters, and storylines to expect at Augusta National
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
MICHAEL LAMANNA
Director of Instruction, The Phoenician Golf Club
The First Call: What is one challenge you currently see in the industry? Thoughts on how to address it?
Michael LaManna: Right now our industry is flooded with golfers. COVID inspired 6.5 million new and lapsed golfers to take up the game. As a result, courses are packed, green fees are extremely expensive and private clubs have long wait lists. I do not see this situation as sustainable long term, so we must be prepared to adjust.
TFC: What is the best advice you have received on your career path?
ML: Teach people, not golf.
USGA: Launches the USGA App, which, for the first time, will feature live scoring and coverage of all 15 USGA championships through an elevated user experience. The app was built by Deloitte and will include such content as shot-by-shot tracking, live scoring and tee times, in-depth stats, mobile ticketing and on-site GPS wayfinding. Also, on-demand scorecard highlights for all televised shots of the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Senior Women’s Open will be available in real time.
USGA: Tickets for the 123rd U.S. Amateur Championship, scheduled for Aug. 14-20 at Cherry Hills, in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, are now available for purchase. The USGA is offering individual single-day gallery tickets and five-packs of gallery tickets that can be used over multiple days or shared with family and friends. All tickets are available for purchase at USAmateur.com/2023. Also, Peyton Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion and first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer, has been named honorary chair of the 2023 U.S. Amateur.
> Will LACC’s North Course provide a U.S. Open rollercoaster ride?
[Ron Driscoll | USGA | Read]
> Everything you need to know about the PGA Tour's reengineered fall schedule
[Joel Beall | Golf Digest | Read]
> While many are thrilled about Augusta National's big news, Jim Dent Jr. waits in limbo at 'The Patch'
[Tim Schmitt | Golfweek | Read]
"If you can’t outplay them, outwork them."
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Air Force, Army, Navy are set to renew rivalries and build a legacy event, April 17-18 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia
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In the battle of golf supremacy among the service academies, Air Force's reputation goes beyond the perception of being 'a golf course and then the runway'
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PGA Tour: RBC Heritage
Site: Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: Lotte Championship
Site: Hoakalei Golf Club, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 7-11 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
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