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| Tuesday May 23, 2023 |
Of the 99 respondents to The First Call poll question, "Should the PGA Championship move back to an August date?" 56% of the readers chose "No."
IN THIS ISSUE
> Women in the golf industry trending in right direction | Read
> PGA Professional Spotlight: Ryan Mahoney | Read
> Playing the transition game | Read
> TFC Inbox: A return to its roots for PGA Championship? | 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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Fore Hire’s Women Who Want to Work in Golf event kicks off important step in empowering more women
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RYAN MAHONEY
Teaching Professional, Troon North Golf Club
The First Call: What is your favorite instructional tip to share with a golfer?
Ryan Mahoney: Have my students work on their grip. It's the most important pre-swing fundamental.
TFC: When you look at your career, in what area(s) do you believe you have evolved for the better?
RM: My communication skills and customer service. My ability to go above and beyond what is asked of me on a daily basis.
On Course Foundation: Reports that member, former soldier and double above-knee amputee Hari Budha Magar set a world record by summiting Mount Everest while raising funds for the organization. Magar's ascent began in early May and culminated on May 19 at more than 29,000 feet.
Founders Group International: Announces that Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club's Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, is closed for a greens and bunkers restoration and a clubhouse redesign. FGI contracted with Nicklaus Design and design associate Troy Vincent will spearhead the four-month project of the course that opened in 1988.
> Who is Michael Block, the golf club professional who took the PGA Championship by storm?
[Lorenzo Reyes | USA Today via Golfweek | Read]
> In Los Angeles, it’s nearly impossible to book a tee time. Are bots to blame?
[Josh Sens | Golf.com | Read]
> Someone is going to call this a giant win for LIV. It just isn't going to be Brooks Koepka
[Dave Shedloski | Golf Digest | Read]
"Envy comes from people’s ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts."
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The First Call readers offer opinions on whether the major should return to a match-play format like it was from 1916 through 1957
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Former Tour players Jenny Gleason and Jennie Lee made successful jumps to the golf industry and help show a path for attendees of Fore Hire's Women Who Want to Work in Golf program
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THE COMPETITIVE EDGE
Former college coach launches Fore Hire to continue supporting women golfers post-graduation
Host Kelly Okun interviews founder and CEO Courtney Trimble about her learnings as a golfer and how her experience can now help others
[Listen | More 'The Competitive Edge' episodes]
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
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
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]
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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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