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According to Morning Consult's weekly survey of 2,200 sports fans since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a record-high 61% feel comfortable attending a sporting event. Also, the share of respondents uncomfortable attending events decreased by five points to 36% — another record.
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Continued: World Financial Group Insurance Agency, its support of PGA Tour player Stewart Cink and his namesake charity pro-am at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic on May 2 at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia.
Announced: By Acushnet Holdings Corp., it will publish its first quarter 2022 financial results on May 5. Acushnet will also issue an advisory news release via the Acushnet Investor Relations and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission websites.
Announced: By Stephen Curry, a two-time NBA MVP, the expansion of his Underrated lifestyle brand to include golf. Underrated Golf seeks to provide equity, access and opportunity to student-athletes from every community and increase the participation numbers amongst competitive golfers from diverse communities.
"All things are difficult before they are easy."
MAY
10-11: National Golf Day | Info
JUNE
7: Women's Golf Day | Info
22-23: LPGA Leadership Academy, Saginaw, Mich. | Info
JULY
13-14: LPGA Leadership Academy, Liberty Corner, N.J. | Info
19-20: LPGA Leadership Academy, Gainesville, Va. | Info
26-27: Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat, Charleston, S.C.
AUGUST
1-2: LPGA Leadership Academy, Newcastle, Wash. | Info
JANUARY 2023
24-27: PGA Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
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