The First Call 05-04-2026

FIRST THOUGHT

Nelly Korda is on what can be considered a heater. A week after winning the Chevron Championship in record-setting fashion, the 27-year-old set a new 72-hole tournament scoring record to win the Riviera Maya Open. Korda finished 17-under 271 to win by four strokes over Aprichaya Yubol. En route to her third win of 2026, Korda played the par-5 holes in a combined 13 under.

POLL

▪️ Who is the favorite to win the PGA Championship? | Vote
▪️ Previous: Do you like Jim Furyk as the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captain? | Results

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

▪️ How would you like to see the PGA Tour schedule structured — length, signature events, new events? | Respond
▪️ Previous: How should the PGA of America go about making future Ryder Cup captain selections? | Read

Golf Business Live: U.S. Representative Richard Hudson

U.S. Congressman joins NGCOA CEO and Golf Business Live host Jay Karen to discuss a wide range of issues impacting golf owners and operators on the eve of National Golf Day.

Watch

TFC Inbox: Is it the right process?

The U.S. has lost the last two Ryder Cups and pivoted to Plan B for its 2027 captain. Readers of The First Call weigh in on the selection process and offer potential fixes.

GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS

U.S. Ryder Cup: Names Stewart Cink, Justin Leonard as 2027 vice captains

Cink will make his second appearance as vice captain, while Leonard will make his first

Bobby Jones Links: Celebrates annual Cloverleaf Collaborative honorees

Top performers from across BJL’s nationwide portfolio are honored for their work and achievements

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

▪️ Cameron Young finishes off wire-to-wire win at Cadillac Championship
[Tim Reynolds | Associated Press | Read]

▪️ Nelly Korda crushes another LPGA field and wins by 4 shots in Mexico
[Associated Press | Read]

▪️ Stewart Cink adds another senior major with a 3-shot win at Regions Tradition
[Associated Press | Read]

▪️ Jim Furyk picks Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink to be assistant captains at Ryder Cup
[Associated Press | Read]

ICYMI

A course's partnership with Mother Nature

Volcano Golf Course, located on the island of Hawaii, is unique in that it must co-exist within distance of Kilauea, an active volcano that still erupts from time to time.

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CALENDAR

MAY
4-6: National Golf Day, Washington, D.C. | Info
5-7: Golf Business Technology Conference, Belfast, Ireland | Info
15-16: British Golf Show, Marlow, England | Info

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