A 21-year career in any sport should be commended, and this week's PGA Championship field will have seven players who competed in the 2003 PGA at Oak Hill Country Club — Paul Casey (66th), Luke Donald (T23), Padraig Harrington (T29), Shaun Micheel (won), Phil Mickelson (T23), Justin Rose (MC) and Adam Scott (T23).

IN THIS ISSUE

> 2023 PGA Championship Guide | Read
> Introducing TFC's new Mental Side section | Read
> PGA Professional Spotlight: Phil Bowers | Read
> 'The Competitive Edge' podcast: LoopGolf co-founders Thomas Reinholm and Matt Rum | Listen

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Should the PGA Championship return to a match-play format like it was from the tournament's debut in 1916 through 1957?

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 city and state of residence. Read last week's responses.

> Remembering Marlene Hagge-Vossler the youngest LPGA founder
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> Jack Nicklaus would like a word
[Alan Blinder | New York Times | Read]

> 'We have another hole in one': The day the legendary four aces landed at Oak Hill
[Gabrielle Herzig | Sports Illustrated | Read]

> The very thing that made Phil Mickelson loved is what makes him so polarizing now
[Joel Beall | Golf Digest | Read]

> The PGA Championship’s Champions Dinner? Here’s what sets it apart
[Josh Berhow | Golf.com | Read]

THE COMPETITIVE EDGE
Co-founders share how their sports background helped launch LoopGolf
Host Kelly Okun debuts the new podcast with guests Thomas Reinholm and Matt Rum
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
This is one way to see the Mediterranean
Scott Knudsen, vice president of sales and marketing for Costa Cruise Line, joins host Ann Liguori to discuss the company's various cruise and golf offerings
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Mollie Marcoux Samaan: The state of the LPGA
LPGA Commissioner joins podcast host Ann Liguori to talk about how the Tour has evolved during her tenure and what's next for the Tour's momentum
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]

PHIL BOWERS
Regional Director of Instruction, Prince William Golf Course

The First Call: What advice do you have for someone considering a career in golf?
Phil Bowers: It is a great field to be in, but you have to understand there is a difference between working in golf and being at the golf course. Golf is a lot of hours and hard work, but it is very rewarding if you are willing to put the effort in.

TFC: Do you have a preferred style or philosophy for teaching golf?
PB: I have always looked toward the teachings of Ernest Jones and Manuel De la Torre for inspiration on how to help the most golfers.

PGA of America: PGA Championship
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