The First Call 04-24-2023

FIRST THOUGHT

If you're going to have a break out season, it's always nice to toss a major into the mix. Lilia Vu, 25, winless in her first two LPGA Tour seasons, won the Chevron Championship on Sunday and became the first LPGA player to win twice during the 2023 season. Also, Vu became the 21st different player to make the Chevron Championship their first major.

IN THIS ISSUE

> Industry News | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Which item(s) do you replace in your golf bag at the beginning of each season?

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Golf Datatech: Spring bounce for golf balls

Golf equipment sales down 3% for March and remain 5.6% behind 2023 on a YTD basis; current year sales are 36% ahead of 2019, indicating golf sales remain highly elevated

Whiskers: Unveils Military Appreciation Month golf shoelaces

Men’s and women’s laces in solid and pattern designs include camo, red-white-blue and yellow; available in single pairs, mix-and-match three packs and five packs

Silver Creek Valley CC: Members form Employee Scholarship Foundation

Initiative to provide scholarships to club employees and their dependents to pursue post-secondary, trade, technical and other similar educational opportunities

West Bay Club: Celebrates 25th anniversary

Luxury community in Estero, Florida, kicks off anniversary with a Silver Celebration and will hold other monthly events throughout 2023

Arizona Biltmore GC: Begins Adobe Course renovation

Next-gen golf course to feature drought-tolerant bermudagrass, state-of-the-art irrigation system and a new design that offers golfers more variety, challenge and length

Jack's Bay Club: Nicklaus Heritage Course breaks ground in The Bahamas

Property to include championship course by Nicklaus Design, highlighting characteristics unique to the region, in addition to a Par 3 course designed by Tiger Woods and TGR Design

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> Lilia Vu wins 1st major at Chevron Championship in playoff
[Kristie Rieken | Associated Press | Read]

> Davis Riley, Nick Hardy capture first PGA Tour wins at Zurich Classic
[Brett Martel | Associated Press | Read]

> Talor Gooch survives mid-round collapse to win LIV Australia
[Associated Press | Read]

> Golf's leaders frequently convene at men's majors, but this week they gathered on LPGA soil at the Chevron to discuss how to drive the women's game forward
[Beth Ann Nichols | Golfweek | Read]

#QOTD

"Somebody gives you an opportunity, say yes to it. So what if you fail? you won’t know if you fail or succeed unless you try."

— Ann Meyers

TFC PODCAST NETWORK

GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Liberated Gary McCord lets loose with his opinions
Longtime golf analyst joins 'Golf Innerview' host Ann Liguori to tell of his new YouTube podcast, his time at CBS, the Masters, 'bikini wax' and the impact of LIV Golf
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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
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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
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CALENDAR

JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info

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