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Since 2006, according to the National Golf Foundation, there has been a roughly 13% decline in 18-hole equivalent courses — roughly 2,200 in total. In industry terms, golf facility supply in the United States has been contracting. And while that may sound ominous, there are other numbers during that time that show the industry is doing fine — 550-plus new 18-hole equivalent courses opened, 1,500-plus reconstructions and/or major renovations completed; and 250-plus golf course resurrections.
IN THIS ISSUE
> How Daphne’s Headcovers is creating smiles | Read
> PGA Professional Spotlight: Monique Gesualdi | 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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Jane Spicer was taught the importance of setting goals by her mother, Daphne, at an early age. Those lessons, plus the value of doing good for others, has helped Spicer’s company thrive
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MONIQUE GESUALDI
Director of Instruction, St. Johns Golf and Country Club
The First Call: Do you have a preferred style or philosophy for teaching golf?
Monique Gesualdi: I love old school coaches with tough love or as Jon Gordon puts it, “love tough.” My coaching style and message is influenced by the greats of Geno Auriemma, MJ, Kobe, Rocky movies and those with similar mentalities.
TFC: What book(s) would you recommend?
MG: There’s so many, but I think “Burn Your Goals” (by Joshua Medcalf, Jamie Gilbert) offers insightful and very short chapters that pack a punch for players busy on the go. “The Art of Mental Training” by D.C. Gonzales is also one of my favorite for coaching too.
"Self-confidence is contagious."
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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JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info
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