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With 12 top-10 finishes, including a pair of T2 finishes, in his first 27 major championship starts, Xander Schauffele had proven he had the game to eventually claim a major. But when? Turns out that it was on Sunday. Schauffele shot a final-round 6-under 65 at Valhalla Golf Club to win the PGA Championship. Schauffele set a new PGA Championship 72-hole scoring record (263) and his 21-under total is the lowest score in relation to par in major championship history. Also, Schauffele's 12 top-10s before winning a major was tied for the sixth longest such streak behind Fred Couples (14 top-10 finishes), Ben Crenshaw (16), Phil Mickelson (17), Tom Kite (19) and Sergio Garcia (22).
IN THIS ISSUE
> Design Notes: Omni La Costa North reopens after a Gil Hanse makeover | Read
> TFC Inbox: Sizing up the PGA Championship | Read
> 'The ModGolf Podcast': PXG chief product officer Brad Schweigert | Listen
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Since the start of 2020, 10 of the 17 major winners have been first-time major winners. Who do you believe will be the next first-time major champion?
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Nicklaus Design points to a 2025 debut for Jack’s Bay in The Bahamas; Martin Ebert rehabs the bunkers at England’s Gog Magog
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Applying a tech startup mindset to innovate golf club design
PXG chief product officer Brad Schweigert joins host Colin Weston for a masterclass in product innovation and entrepreneurship
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Callaway continues to push the boundaries of equipment marketing
Jason Finley, of Callaway, joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss his nearly two decade front-row seat of golf product marketing innovation
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry' episodes]
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
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
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The First Call readers give their thoughts on the PGA Championship — the history, tradition or this year's 106th edition
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> Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Bryson DeChambeau puts on a show but somehow comes up short at PGA Championship
[Eddie Pells | Associated Press | Read]
> Nelly Korda wins Mizuho Americas Open by a stroke over Hannah Green for her 6th victory in 7 events
[Tom Canavan | Associated Press | Read]
> After a century, historic KC golf course plans to close for a year for $7M overhaul
[David Hudnall | Kansas City Star | Read]
> Former Augusta National Golf Club employee pleads guilty to stealing millions worth of Masters memorabilia and merchandise
[Sam Joseph | CNN | Read]
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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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