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Through 24 PGA Tour events this season, 20 players have accounted for the 24 victories. The youngest has been Nick Dunlap (20 years, 29 days), while the oldest has been Brice Garnett (40 years, 6 months, 4 days), who is the only player in his 40s to win this season. Thirteen players in their 30s have totaled 14 wins, while six twentysomethings have won nine events — Scottie Scheffler accounting for four of those wins.
IN THIS ISSUE
> 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' podcast: Hall of Famer Pat Bradley | Listen
> 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?
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 the city and state of residence.
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Pat Bradley talks LPGA's past, present, future
The hall of famer, winner of six majors and 31 LPGA titles, joins host Ann Liguori to discuss the state of the tour and a number of its rising stars
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
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]
PGA Tour: Announces a multiyear official marketing partnership with Blackstone Products that names the outdoor cooking equipment provider the official griddle of the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. The agreement, through 2028, will see Blackstone engage across the PGA Tour through content, player relationships and onsite activations at tournaments.
Sun Mountain: Expands its collection of golf bags in patriot and navy-white-red colorways. 2024 golf bags in the Patriot colorway, distinguished by stars and stripes designs, include 2.5+, 3.5LS, 4.5LS 14-Way, and C-130S stand bags as well as C-130 and Sync cart bags. Golf bags in the navy-white-red colorway include 2.5+, 3.5LS, 4.5LS 14-Way stand bags, C-130 and Maverick cart bags, and ClubGlider Meridian and Kube golf travel bags.
> Scottie Scheffler's arraignment delayed until June
[Leo Bertucci | Louisville Courier Journal | Read]
> Another member of the PGA Tour Policy Board has resigned
[Todd Kelly | Golfweek | Read]
> A glimpse of what we’re missing: Bryson DeChambeau provides theater at PGA
[Rex Hoggard | Golf Channel | Read]
> The surprisingly subversive history of mini golf
[Erin Bakemore | National Geographic | Read]
"I was reminded that when we lose and I strike out, a billion people in China don't care."
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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 First Call readers give their thoughts on the PGA Championship — the history, tradition or this year's 106th edition
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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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