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No need to be too concerned with load management for many of the players in the Official World Golf Ranking's top five. Rory McIlroy can be forgiven for taking this week's RBC Heritage off after completing the career Grand Slam with his win at the Masters on Sunday. But the field will include No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, No. 3 Xander Schauffele, No. 4 Collin Morikawa and No. 5 Ludvig Aberg. Also, seven players who finished inside the top 10 at Augusta National will be in the field — Justin Rose (2nd), Scheffler (4th), Sungjae Im (T5), Aberg (7th), Schauffele, Jason Day and Corey Conners (T8).
IN THIS ISSUE
> TFC Inbox: Who could be the next voice of the Masters? Read
> The Land As It Lies: Mid Pines | Watch
POLL
> How many more majors do you expect Rory McIlroy, 35, to win? | Vote
> Previous: What is your favorite Masters tradition? | Results
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your final thoughts about the 2025 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: Which current play-by-play announcer would you like to see succeed Jim Nantz as CBS Sports' lead at the Masters? | Read
> How did Rory McIlroy keep bouncing back from his mistakes? A sports psychologist explains
[Keely Levins | Golf Digest | Read]
> Rory McIlroy showed he can handle the tough times. It made him a Masters champion
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Rory McIlroy among golf’s most legendary; it could be a while before anyone joins him
[Rex Hoggard | Golf Channel | Read]
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
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Readers of The First Call offer an intriguing list of possible candidates — yes, including Smylie Kaufman — to replace CBS Sports' Jim Nantz as the major's next lead play-by-play announcer.
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Built in 1921 by Donald Ross, the Southern Pines, North Carolina, classic was restored in 2013 by Kyle Franz and was named Golf Magazine’s Best U.S. Resort Renovation and Restoration of the Year. It's matured nicely.
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PODCASTS
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Meet Rafael Campos: The 36-year-old Masters rookie
Guest: Rafael Campos, PGA Tour player
Listen | Archives
COOKIE JAR GOLF
In retirement, Robert Rock reflects: Part 1
Guest: Robert Rock, retired European Tour player
Listen | Archives
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Golftec celebrates 30 years, 20 million golf lessons
Guest: Joe Assell, co-founder and CEO, Golftec
Listen | Archives
VIDEOS
NGCOA: GOLF BUSINESS LIVE
Special Edition | On Location, Syracuse, N.Y.
Guests: Brad Hunt and Jennifer Caggiano, attorneys representing
Cazenovia Golf Club
Watch
THE COACH MO GOLF SHOW
A roadmap to junior golf development
Guest: Stuart McKechnie, PGA Professional, Phenom Golf Lab
Watch | Archives
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Fun is the leading message for golf
Guest: Jay Karen, CEO, NGCOA
Watch | Archives
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April 22-27, 2025 | Louisville / Lexington, Kentucky
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APRIL
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
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
