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Nearly two-thirds of the 610 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "Should the PGA Tour adopt more team-format tournaments like the Zurich Classic of New Orleans?" said no. Sixty-four percent selected "No"; 36% selected "Yes."
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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?
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> 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
Dow Championship: Tickets are now available for the LPGA tournament to be held June 23-29 at Midland Country Club in Midland, Michigan. Tickets can be purchased at DowChampionship.com/tickets. ... Champion Hills Golf Club: Reconstruction of the 18th hole at the Hendersonville, North Carolina, course is projected to be completed in early May. ... Eastside Golf: Announces the Eastside Golf Foundation, a new initiative dedicated to fostering access, education and excellence in the game. ... Omni Amelia Island Resort and Spa: Announces the reopening of its Oak Marsh Golf Course following a comprehensive renovation carried out by Beau Welling Design. The course will officially reopen for resort guests and club members on May 16.
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"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club."
PGA Tour: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Site: McKinney, Texas.
Course: TPC Craig Ranch.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).
LPGA Tour: Black Desert Championship
Site: Ivins, Utah.
Course: Black Desert Resort. Yardage: 6,629. Par: 72.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 6-7 p.m. (NBC Sports app), 7-9 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 6-9 p.m. (Golf Channel).
LIV Golf League: LIV Golf Korea
Site: Incheon, South Korea.
Course: Jack Nicklaus Golf Club.
Television [ET]: Thursday, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. (FS1); Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (FS1); Saturday, 11:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. (FS1).
PGA Tour Champions: Insperity Invitational
Site: The Woodlands, Texas.
Course: The Woodlands Coiuntry Club (Tournament).
Television [ET]: Friday, 12:30-3:30 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
PGA of America: PGA Professional Championship
Site: Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Course: PGA Golf Club.
Television [ET]: Today, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Korn Ferry Tour: Tulum Championship
Site: Tulum, Mexico.
Course: PGA Riviera Maya.
Epson Tour: Reliance Matrix Championship
Site: Las Vegas, Nevada.
Course: Spanish Trail Country Club.
Japan Golf Tour: The Crowns
Site: Aichi, Japan.
Course: Nagoya Golf Club (Wago).
Asian Tour: GS Caltex Maekyung Open
Site: Seongnam, South Korea.
Course: Namseoul Country Club.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Saturday, 12-4 a.m. (NBC Sports app); Saturday, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. (NBC Sports app).
PGA Tour Americas: Diners Club Peru Open
Site: Lima, Peru.
Course: Los Inkas GC.
Japan LPGA: Panasonic Open
Site: Chiba, Japan.
Course: Hamano Golf Club.
Korea LPGA: KLPGA Championship
Site: Yangju, South Korea.
Course: Lakewood Country Club (Mountain and Forest).
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
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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