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Is this finally the week when Xander Schauffele breaks through to win his first major? The seven-time PGA Tour champion is off to a quick start, shooting a record-tying 62 in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Schauffele tied the 18-hole major championship scoring record he already shared with Branden Grace (third round, 2017 British Open) and Rickie Fowler (first round, 2023 U.S. Open). At 9-under par, Schauffele's three-stroke margin tied three others for the largest 18-hole lead in PGA Championship history. Two of those three players — Bobby Nichols in 1964 and Raymond Floyd in 1982 — went on to win the PGA.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Handicapping the PGA Championship | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your thoughts on the PGA Championship — the history, tradition or this year's 106th edition at Valhalla Golf Club?
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PGA of America: PGA Championship
Site: Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky.
Television [ET]: Today, 7 a.m. to noon (ESPN+), noon to 8 p.m. (ESPN); Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (ESPN+), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ESPN), 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. (CBS).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: Mizuho Americas Open
Site: Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, New Jersey.
Television [ET]: Today-Sunday, 3-6 p.m., Golf Channel.
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Callaway continues to push the boundaries of equipment marketing
Jason Finley, of Callaway, joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss his nearly two decade front-row seat of golf product marketing innovation
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Caddie Joe LaCava talks golf — and he's got plenty of stories
Longtime looper joins host Ann Liguori to talk about his deep appreciation of working for Fred Couples and Tiger Woods
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Turning a homemade golf game into a global business
Tyler Simmons, CEO and founder of BucketGolf, joins host Colin Weston to share the story of his creation
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MAY
28 – June 4: Women’s Golf Day | Info
JUNE
17-19: IAGTO North America Golf Tourism Convention,
Boyne Falls, Michigan | Info
JULY
29-31: PGA Buying Summit, Frisco, Texas | Info
30-31: Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat, Monterey, California | Info
AUGUST
24-27: African American Golf Expo and Forum, Palm Beach, Florida | Info
SEPTEMBER
30-October 2: Golf Inc. Strategies Summit, Hilton Head Island, S.C. | Info
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