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According to the National Golf Foundation, new course openings (approximately 200) have been sparse in the past decade. That, however, is not an indication of a struggling industry. From a 2020 survey, the NGF reports that a high percentage (80% public, 85% private) of courses underwent course improvements or renovations during the five years prior. Also, an estimated $9 billion has been invested into upgrades and enhancements over the past five years, demonstrating that courses are not withering up and going away.
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The Danish company's Brooklyn, New York, design studio is a space where creatives can connect and collaborate with industry-wide footwear, manufacturing and design professionals
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Announced: By Stix Golf, the close of a $10 million Series A financing round with notable contributions from existing and new investors, including Verance Capital, 2.0 Ventures and Spacestation Investments. The shaft manufacturer offers three flexes and five heights to accommodate a diverse range of golfers.
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Getting to big paydays on the major tours can take more than talent, which is why Donnie Dotson, company founder and CEO, decided to update an age-old model of financially backing players
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PGA Tour: AT&T Byron Nelson
Site: TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, Texas | GCSAA Fact Sheet
Television: Today, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).
LPGA Tour: Cognizant Founders Cup
Site: Upper Montclair Country Club, Clifton, New Jersey | GCSAA Fact Sheet
Television: Today, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 5-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. (Golf Channel), 1-3 p.m. (CBS).
PGA Tour Champions: Regions Tradition
Site: Greystone Golf and Country Club, Birmingham, Alabama | GCSAA Fact Sheet
Television: Today, 1:30-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 3-5 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
European Tour: Soudal Open
Site: Rinkyen International Golf Club, Antwerp, Belgium.
Television: Saturday, 6-10:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 5:30-10 a.m. (Golf Channel).
JUNE
7: Women's Golf Day | Info
7: Women Fore Hire Virtual Job Fair | Noon-3 p.m. ET | Registration | Info
22-23: LPGA Leadership Academy, Saginaw, Mich. | Info
JULY
13-14: LPGA Leadership Academy, Liberty Corner, N.J. | Info
19-20: LPGA Leadership Academy, Gainesville, Va. | Info
26-27: Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat, Charleston, S.C. | Info
AUGUST
1-2: LPGA Leadership Academy, Newcastle, Wash. | Info
JANUARY 2023
23-25: Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Fla.
24-27: PGA Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
