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| Friday May 24, 2024 |
In observance of the Memorial Day weekend, The First Call will not publish on Monday, May 27. We will resume our normal distribution schedule on Tuesday, May 28.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Tyler Rae to renovate PGA Tour venue Detroit Golf Club | Read
> Memorial Day holds a deeper meaning than a day off | Read
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.
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Florida’s Boca Woods enlists Rees Jones to spruce up its Woods course; CD&P build a new par 3 at England’s The Addington
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Epson Tour: In collaboration with Golf Space Collective, launches a new video series, "Dream Chasing: All Access with the Epson Tour." The six-part documentary offers an exclusive look into the journey of tour players as they compete throughout the 2024 season, culminating during the Epson Tour Championship, Sept. 30-Oct. 6. The series can be viewed on EpsonTour.com.
> Colonial gets modern upgrades during a Hanse-led restoration inspired by 1941 U.S. Open
[Stephen Hawkins | Associated Press | Read]
> John Fields wants to make Omni La Costa the Omaha of college golf. Here's how he plans to do it
[Cameron Jourdan | Golfweek | Read]
> Louisville police cite department violation in arrest of top golfer Scottie Scheffler
[David K. Li | NBC News | Read]
"The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight."
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For Brian Mackey, walking a 100-hole golf marathon fundraiser is the least he can do to honor America's veterans, including his grandfather Francis and father Wayne
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PGA Tour: Charles Schwab Challenge
Site: Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas.
Television [ET]: Today, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
PGA Tour Champions: Senior PGA Championship
Site: Harbor Shores Resort, Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Television [ET]: Today, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-4 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 3-4 p.m. (Golf Channel), 4-6 p.m. (NBC).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
European Tour: Soudal Open
Site: Rinkven International Golf Club, Antwerp, Belgium.
Television [ET]: Today, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Sunday, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel).
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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]
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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
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
