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| Thursday May 18, 2023 |
Of the 122 respondents to The First Call poll question, "Of the four majors, where would you rank the PGA Championship in terms of difficulty to win?" an overwhelming 53% responded that it was the easiest, while another 26% ranked the year's second major as the second easiest to win. Just 7% believe it's the most difficult of the grand slam events.
IN THIS ISSUE
> 2023 PGA Championship Guide | Read
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.
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Justin Thomas begins his quest to win successive PGA Championships and his third overall. Check the Guide for news and updates, along with the field, odds, schedule, tee times and TV times
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Alex Beach becoming a PGA Championship regular
PGA Assistant Professional joins host Ann Liguori to talk about his five-year qualifying streak and the obstacles he has faced along the way
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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
[Listen | More 'The Competitive Edge' episodes]
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
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
> Phil Mickelson among players interviewed in antitrust inquiry into pro golf
[Alan Blinder / Lauren Hirsch / Kevin Draper | New York Times | Read ($)]
> The data that explains LIV Golf vs. the PGA Tour
[Andrew Beaton | Wall Street Journal | Read ($)]
> After viewership dip, LIV Golf has quietly stopped reporting TV ratings
[James Colgan | Golf.com | Read]
“Believe you can and you're halfway there.”
PGA of America: PGA Championship
Site: Oak Hill Golf Club (East), Pittsford, New York.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ESPN+), 1 p.m. to 7 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).
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JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info
AUGUST
19-22: African American Golf Expo and Forum, Louisville, Ky. | Info
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