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A week ago, Andrew Novak came oh-so-close to winning his first PGA Tour title, losing to Justin Thomas in a playoff at the RBC Heritage. Sunday, Novak teamed with Ben Griffin to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans by the narrowest of margins — one stroke over Nicolai Hojgaard and Rasmus Hojgaard. If the turnaround smacks of familiarity, Novak becomes the first player to lose in a playoff and win the following week since Patrick Cantlay at the 2022 RBC Heritage and Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Also, the win was Griffin's first on Tour.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Design Notes: Jim Craig conjures up The Commons at Sand Valley | Read
> TFC Inbox: Ranking golf's top-10 greatest players is no easy task | Read
> Closets that are missing a green jacket | Read
> Design Notes: TGR Design to craft The Patch at Augusta muni | Read
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
We are four months into the 2025 golf year, what have been the top storylines, surprises, disappointments?
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: 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)? | Read
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Ireland’s Donegal Golf Club evolves with a Paul McGinley renovation; Nick Faldo opens Vietnam’s Silk Path Dong Trien
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While there was mostly a consensus about Nos. 1 and 2, The First Call readers shuffle around a wide number of names to round out the top 10.
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Now that Rory McIlroy has slipped on his coveted piece of Masters apparel, Gary Van Sickle reranks the list of Best Players to Never Win a Masters, including some who still have a chance.
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Sunday Swagger: Announces the Guinness x Sunday Swagger collaboration on a one-of-a-kind collection of golf apparel. The collection that will incorporate the Guinness look will be available at SundaySwagger.com and in select stores later this spring in the U.S. and Dublin, Ireland.
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> Andrew Novak finally finishes atop the leaderboard along with Ben Griffin at the Zurich Classic
[Brett Martel | Associated Press | Read]
> Mao Saigo of Japan wins the Chevron Championship with a birdie in a 5-way playoff
[Kristie Rieken | Associated Press | Read]
> Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Mexico City for his 3rd victory in 6 events this season
[Associated Press | Read]
> Jerry Kelly wins the Mitsubishi Electric Classic for his 13th PGA Tour Champions title
[Associated Press | Read]
> Marco Penge is back from betting ban and wins his first European tour title
[Associated Press | Read]
"Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent."
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Jeff Lawrence revs up a renovation at North Carolina’s Pine Lake; Curley-Wagner breaks ground on site (pictured) in the Philippines.
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PODCASTS
CONTENT CLUBHOUSE
Caton Bittner: More work than likes
Guest: Caton Bittner, golf content creator
Listen | Archives
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'
Listen | Archives
COOKIE JAR GOLF
In retirement, Robert Rock reflects: Part 1
Guest: Robert Rock, retired European Tour player
Listen | Archives
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Golftec celebrates 30 years, 20 million golf lessons
Guest: Joe Assell, co-founder and CEO, Golftec
Listen | Archives
VIDEOS
NGCOA: GOLF BUSINESS LIVE
Guest: Tyler Luedtke, owner, Crystal Lake Golf Course
Watch | Archives
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
PGA of America: PGA Professional Championship
Site: Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Course: PGA Golf Club.
Television [ET]: Today-Wednesday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
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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