The First Call 04-30-2026

FIRST THOUGHT

Cadillac Championship Talking Points:
▪️ Scottie Scheffler will make his ninth start of the season and debut at Trump National Doral (Blue Monster). With a win, he would become the second player this season to finish runner-up and then win the next week (Matt Fitzpatrick, 2nd, The Players Championship; won, Valspar Championship).
▪️ Scheffler has 29 straight top-25 finishes on Tour. His last finish outside the top 25 was the 2024 BMW Championship.
▪️ Justin Rose won the 2012 WGC-Cadillac Championship played at Trump National Doral, while Adam Scott won the 2016 WGC-Cadillac Championship, the most recent event held at Trump National Doral prior to this week.
▪️ Following a 10-year hiatus, the Tour returns to Miami and the City of Doral for the inaugural Cadillac Championship (the event will not carry the history of previous PGA Tour events contested at Doral).
▪️ The Cadillac Championship will mark the 56th playing of a Tour event at the famed Blue Monster having previously hosted the Tour consecutively from 1962 to 2016.
▪️ Of the 72 players in the field at the Cadillac Championship, 18 have played in previous PGA Tour events held at Trump National Doral, including two players with wins at the venue.

POLL

▪️ Do you like Jim Furyk as the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captain?| Vote
▪️ Previous: Do you believe LIV Golf will make it to 2027?| Results

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

▪️ How should the PGA of America go about making future Ryder Cup captain selections? | Respond
▪️ Previous: How should the PGA Tour accept players back if LIV Golf shutters? | Read

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McLaren’s new venture, McLaren Golf, represents a natural evolution of the brand’s high-performance mindset — translating decades of engineering expertise from motorsports and automotive design into the game of golf

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Performance-driven line blends patriotic design, customizable branding and innovative fabrics for golf, resort, and event markets

B. Draddy | Sweetens Cove GC: Introduce Camp Draddy at Sweetens Cove

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Peacock + Lewis: Renews partnership with the National Club Association

This marks the fifth consecutive year that Peacock + Lewis has renewed at the executive partnership level

Peacock + Lewis: Extends Platinum Partnership with FLCMAA

Florida-based firm's collaboration with the Florida Club Management Association of America highlights Peacock + Lewis’ commitment to supporting Florida’s private club community

Peacock + Lewis: Renews its partnership with The Directors Club of America

This partnership highlights the firm’s dedication to improving design, functionality and member experiences at clubs nationwide

Peacock + Lewis: Renews Merit Leadership Partnership with ASGCA

Club amenities design firm continues its involvement with the American Society of Golf Course Architects to enhance the golf experience

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Salgados GC: Continues investment to elevate guest experience

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The 54-hole, pro-member tournament at Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach is the organization’s signature annual event where it also recognized the 2025 Salesperson of the Year

Arcis Golf: Delivers multimillion dollar commitment at The Woodlands CC

Fully restored tournament course ready for May's Insperity Invitational; Player Course and clubhouse upgrades to follow

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

▪️ LIV Golf to officially announce Saudi funding ends after 2026 season
[Adam Schupak | Golfweek | Read]

▪️ Justin Rose’s shocking McLaren move was years in the making
[Dylan Dethier | Golf.com | Read]

▪️ Witnesses contradict LIV Golf, say New Orleans venue is ‘pure’ despite recent cancellation
[Bob Harig | Sports Illustrated | Read]

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CALENDAR

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4-6: National Golf Day, Washington, D.C. | Info
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15-16: British Golf Show, Marlow, England | Info

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