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| Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 |
You think Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are going to have some fun at this week's team-oriented Zurich Classic of New Orleans? McIlroy finally shed the weight of being unable to win the Masters two weeks ago and already has three wins on the season. Lowry has three top-10 finishes in nine starts in 2025, including a runner-up finish to his good friend McIlroy at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Oh, and the McIlroy-Lowry tandem are the tournament's reigning champions. However, no team has successfully defended its title since the team format was introduced in 2017.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Pinehurst Resort rolls out No. 11 at Sandmines | Watch
> TFC Inbox: Rory McIlroy gave us a Masters for the ages | Read
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
A recently published book, "The Golf 100," ranks the greatest players of all time. Who would you rank as the top 10 of all time (male or female; in order)?
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 final thoughts about the 2025 Masters? | Read
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Coming close on the heels of the Tom Doak-designed No. 10 course at Pinehurst Sandmines, Biil Coore and partner Ben Crenshaw will roll out the No. 11 course in 2027.
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"Perfection is the child of time."
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The First Call readers share their favorite moments from 2025's first major — and most involve the winner, who claimed his first Masters and entry into the club of career Grand Slam winners.
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NGCOA: GOLF BUSINESS LIVE
Guest: Tyler Luedtke, owner, Crystal Lake Golf Course
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PODCASTS
CONTENT CLUBHOUSE
Caton Bittner: More work than likes
Guest: Caton Bittner, golf content creator
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Steve Williams, Tiger Woods' former caddie, has his say in new book
Guest: Evin Priest, co-author of 'Together We Roared: Alongside Tiger for His Epic Twelve-Year, Thirteen-Majors Run'
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COOKIE JAR GOLF
In retirement, Robert Rock reflects: Part 1
Guest: Robert Rock, retired European Tour player
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DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Golftec celebrates 30 years, 20 million golf lessons
Guest: Joe Assell, co-founder and CEO, Golftec
Listen | Archives
VIDEOS
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
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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