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There is something to be said for a good night's sleep. Just ask Justin Thomas, whose Whoop wearable performance device analytics tell the story of a well-rested champion. The company reports that Thomas achieved green recovery scores of 89%, 88% and 89%, respectively, for the nights preceding the final three rounds, including a sleep score of 100% the night before Sunday's epic final-round comeback.
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Announced: By the USGA, that National Golf Links of America, in Southampton, N.Y., has been named the host site of the 46th Curtis Cup Match, to be held June 7-9, 2030. This will be the third USGA championship conducted at National Golf Links, which has previously hosted the 1922 and 2013 Walker Cup Matches.
Announced: By the R&A and Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, that this year's Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship will be played on Siam Country Club's Waterside Course in Thailand, Nov. 3-6. The winner will receive invitations to play in three majors — the AIG Women’s Open, Amundi Evian Championship and Chevron Championship. They will also be invited to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Hana Financial Group Championship.
Announced: By LaunchPad Golf, that the grand opening of its Calgary, Alberta, location is scheduled for June 30. The multi-level venue at Heritage Pointe features Toptracer Range technology, proprietary heating for year-round entertainment, custom ball dispensers in the 40 hitting suites, and two bars and dining areas able to accommodate up to 600 people.
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PGA Tour: Charles Schwab Challenge
Site: Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas | GCSAA Fact Sheet
Television: Today-Friday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 2-5:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 5:30-7 p.m. (CBS); Sunday, 1-2 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2-6:30 p.m. (CBS).
PGA of America: Senior PGA Championship
Site: The Golf Club at Harbor Shores, Benton Harbor, Michigan | GCSAA Fact Sheet
Television: Today-Friday, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-2 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2-4:30 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 3-4 p.m. (Golf Channel), 4-6 p.m. (NBC).
LPGA Tour: Bank of Hope Match Play
Site: Shadow Creek Golf Club, North Las Vegas, Nevada | GCSAA Fact Sheet
Television: Today-Friday, 7-10 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (Golf Channel).
European Tour: Dutch Open
Site: Bernardus Golf Club, Cromvoirt, The Netherlands.
Television: Today-Friday, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel).
JUNE
7: Women's Golf Day | Info
7: Women Fore Hire Virtual Job Fair | Noon-3 p.m. ET | Registration | Info
22-23: LPGA Leadership Academy, Saginaw, Mich. | Info
JULY
13-14: LPGA Leadership Academy, Liberty Corner, N.J. | Info
19-20: LPGA Leadership Academy, Gainesville, Va. | Info
26-27: Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat, Charleston, S.C. | Info
AUGUST
1-2: LPGA Leadership Academy, Newcastle, Wash. | Info
JANUARY 2023
23-25: Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Fla.
24-27: PGA Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
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