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Rose Zhang. Hers is a name that just feels like we have been mentioning for quite some time. Maybe it's because she has already racked up an impressive resume — wins at the 2020 U.S. Women's Amateur, the 2021 U.S. Girls’ Junior, the 2022 NCAA Women's Championship and the 2023 Augusta National Women's Amateur — and is just 19. But it's probably because she now owns the record for total number of weeks as the No. 1 golfer in the Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking — 136. That's roughly 2.6 years, which explains why she has also won the Mark H. McCormack Medal in 2020, 2021 and 2022 as the world’s leading women’s amateur golfer.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Why does pace of play continue to be an issue? | Read
> Next up for Tom Fazio? New course for Reynolds Lake Oconee | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your thoughts on pace of play? And when you are able to play without delay, do you regularly make a stroke within the USGA recommended 40 seconds?
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.
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Brooks Koepka calling Patrick Cantlay out for slow play at the Masters renewed discussion of the issue — and The First Call readers have some strong opinions
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MICHAEL VARDEMAN
Director of Instruction, La Cantera Golf Club
The First Call: What advice do you have for someone considering a career in golf?
Michael Vardeman: Pursue your passion. It's very rewarding work, especially for me as a teacher. This has been my love for almost 40 years.
TFC: When you look at your career, in what area(s) do you believe you have evolved for the better? MV: I am a much better communicator and have learned with the golf swing that less is more. Harvey Penick taught me that valuable lesson.
> Chevron Championship debuts in Texas after California run
[Kristie Rieken | Associated Press | Read]
> Will Ferrell to headline golf comedy series in works from T-Street and Gloria Sanchez Productions
[Nellie Andreeva | Deadline | Read]
> Tiger Woods undergoes ankle surgery, no timetable for return
[Bob Harig | Sports Illustrated | Read]
> LIV Golf considering women's tour, says Greg Norman
[BBC | Read]
"I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it."
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Ian Andrew returns to renovate Canada’s TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley; Edwin Roald to increase Iceland golf inventory
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LPGA Tour: Chevron Championship
Site: The Club at Carlton Woods (Jack Nicklaus Signature), The Woodlands, Texas.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 2-3 p.m. (Peacock), 3-4 p.m. (Golf Channel), 4-6 p.m. (NBC).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
PGA Tour: Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Site: TPC Louisiana, Avondale, Louisiana.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
LIV Golf: LIV Golf – Adelaide
Site: La Grange Golf Club, Adelaide, Australia.
Television [ET]: Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. EDT (The CW Network-tape delay).
DP World Tour / Japan Golf Tour: ISPS Handa Championship
Site: PGM Ishioka Golf Club, Omitama, Japan.
Television [ET]: Today, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 11 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard
PGA Tour Champions: Invited Celebrity Classic
Site: Las Colinas Country Club, Irving, Texas.
Television [ET]: Friday, 9-11 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Saturday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Sean Foley on Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Netflix’s ‘Full Swing’
Noted instructor joins 'Golf Innerview' host Ann Liguori to reflect on Masters storylines, along with his appearance in the streaming docuseries
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
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 Management Internship
Erin Hills Golf Course
Hartford, Wisconsin | More
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Gozzer Ranch Golf and Lake Club / Trilogy Spa Holdings
Harrison, Idaho | More
> Golf Shop Manager
Hawk Meadows at Dama Farms
Howell, Michigan | More
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JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info
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