The First Call 05-22-2026

FIRST THOUGHT

In observance of Memorial Day we will not be publishing The First Call | Extra, Saturday, May 23. Also, we will not publish The First Call or Quick Reads (LinkedIn), Monday, May 25. We will resume our publishing schedule on Tuesday, May 26.

POLL

▪️ Will PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai, 31, be a one-hit major champion or will he win more? | Vote
▪️ Previous: What will become of Bryson DeChambeau's professional career? | Results

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

▪️ What are your opinions of the PGA Championship — the winner, the overall play, the course? | Respond
▪️ Previous: The 19th hole. After a round, what is your go-to drink and / or meal? | Read

GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS

USGA: Southern Hills CC to host 3 future championships

Tulsa, Oklahoma, club to host the 2036 U.S. Mid-Amateur, 2039 U.S. Girls' Junior and 2044 U.S. Amateur

First Tee: Annual week returns to celebrate coaches, build youth character

The initiative runs May 23–30 and will take place as part of the Charles Schwab Challenge

Tour Edge: Unveils Zero T Putter Series

The four-model zero-torque lineup features high-MOI head designs and precision-milled faces to improve start-line consistency and reduce face rotation

Tour Edge: Launches Exotics Mini Driver

Engineered with a titanium face and stainless-steel body, the new club uses proprietary technology to improve launch and distance for players

Srixon: Launches 'Buy 2, Get 1 Free' golf ball promotion

Players can receive a free dozen when purchasing two, and the promotion is available on the company's full lineup of golf balls

Upper Deck Golf: To debut stadium golf experience in Liverpool

From July 16–19, fans can tee off from the stands at Everton Stadium to greens on the pitch. The event coincides with the British Open and marks the firm's first international expansion

Summit Golf Brands: Announces apparel partnership with Coolmore

Summit Golf Brands will outfit the Coolmore and Ballydoyle thoroughbred teams with B. Draddy and Zero Restriction gear, launching co-branded collections for the global racing organization

Haig Point Club: $40 million Project Harmony to modernize golf, facilities

The member-owned club on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, is launching an initiative to renovate its signature course, upgrade infrastructure and drive residential development

NGCOA: National Golf Foundation president Greg Nathan to join 'Golf Business Live'

National Golf Course Owners Association CEO and show host Jay Karen will interview Nathan on May 26 to discuss the current golf economy, participation growth and the future of the game for course operators

Troon: To manage Wohali GC

Troon Prive will oversee operations at the Coalville, Utah, mountain course, which is scheduled to reopen this summer following its recent acquisition by its senior creditor

Five Iron Golf: Opens in Fort Worth with special events

The new venue offers free simulator time for anyone named Charles and perks for Charles Schwab Challenge from May 25–31 to celebrate their opening in the near Southside district

ShopRite LPGA: Field set for 2026 tournament

This year's tournament is set for May 29-31 at Seaview Hotel and Golf Club in Galloway, New Jersey

Dow Championship: Announces early team commitments

The LPGA event will take place June 8-14 at Midland Country Club and will feature 72 teams competing for a $3.3 million purse

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

▪️ Inside President Trump’s D.C. muni plan — from the guy who’s building it
[Alan Bastable | Golf.com | Read]

▪️ Scott Stallings finds new purpose after injuries forced end of his PGA Tour career
[Adam Schupak | Golfweek | Read]

▪️As PGA Tour explores new schedule, some events faced with uncertainty
[Art Stricklin | Golf.com | Read]

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CALENDAR

JUNE
9-10: Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat 2026, Monterey, California | Info

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