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Of the 659 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "How many of the remaining three majors in 2025 will Rory McIlroy win?" 53% believe he will add another to the Masters he has already won. Another 30% think McIlroy will go 0-for-3 in the remaining trio of majors, while 10% say he will win two more. And 7% of the respondents believe he will win the calendar-year Grand Slam.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Pinehurst Resort rolls out No. 11 at Sandmines | Watch
POLL
> How would you rate the quality of golf instruction available at your club? | Vote
> Previous: How many more majors do you expect Rory McIlroy, 35, to win? | Results
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
> R&A looking into feasibility of Trump's Turnberry as venue for the Open
[Reuters | Read]
> These two feisty players will serve as European vice captains for 2026 Solheim Cup
[Beth Ann Nichols | Golfweek | Read]
> How the pros get dialed for their drivers, according to an expert Ping fitter
[Johnny Wunder | Golf.com | Read]
> Joel Dahmen gains much in a loss with his willingness to face the music
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
"Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it."
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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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NEW
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
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VIDEOS
THE COACH MO GOLF SHOW
A roadmap to junior golf development
Guest: Stuart McKechnie, PGA Professional, Phenom Golf Lab
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Fun is the leading message for golf
Guest: Jay Karen, CEO, NGCOA
Watch | Archives
PGA Tour: Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Site: Avondale, Louisiana.
Course: TPC Louisiana.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: Chevron Championship
Site: The Woodlands, Texas.
Course: The Club at Carlton Woods.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 6-8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 2-3 p.m. (NBC Sports app), 3-6 p.m. (NBC).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
LIV Golf League: LIV Golf Mexico City
Site: Mexico City.
Course: Chapultepec Golf Club.
Television [ET]: Friday, 3-5 p.m. (Fox Sports app), 5-8 p.m. (FS2); Saturday, 2-5 p.m. (Fox Sports app), 5-7 p.m. (FS1); Sunday, 2-7 p.m. (FS1).
European Tour: Hainan Classic
Site: Hainan Island, China.
Course: Mission Hills Resort Haikou (Blackstone).
PGA Tour Champions: Mitsubishi Electric Classic
Site: Duluth, Georgia.
Course: TPC Sugarloaf.
Television [ET]: Friday, 3-5 p.m. (NBC Sports app); Saturday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
Korn Ferry Tour: Veritex Bank Championship
Site: Arlington, Texas.
Course: Texas Rangers Golf Club.
GCSAA Fact Sheet
PGA of America: PGA Professional Championship.
Site: Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Course: PGA Golf Club.
Television [ET]: Sunday, 4-6 p.m. (NBC Sports app); Monday-Wednesday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Epson Tour: IOA Championship
Site: Beaumont, California.
Course: Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon (Champions), .
Japan Golf Tour: Maezawa Cup
Site: Chiba, Japan.
Course: MZ Golf Club.
PGA Tour Americas: Kia Open
Site: Quito, Ecuador.
Course: Quito Tennis and Golf Club.
Legends Tour: Barbados Legends
Site: Holetown, Barbados.
Course: Apes Hill Barbados.
Korea LPGA: Dukshin EPC Championship
Site: Cheongju, South Korea.
Course: Kingsdale Golf Club.
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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