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| Friday May 26, 2023 |
In observance of Memorial Day, The First Call will not publish on Monday, May 29. We would like to take this time to honor all of the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
IN THIS ISSUE
> TFC Inbox: Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner break ground on Florida’s Kinsale | Read
> Q&A: Rose Fielder | Director of engineering operations, Ping | Read
> Not quite the Golden Age, but architecture business is good | Read
> 'Driver$' podcast: How the USGA is managing equipment innovation | Listen
> PGA Professional Spotlight: Doug Hammer | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What does winning a third PGA Championship — and fifth major overall — do for Brooks Koepka's reputation?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with city and state of residence. Read last week's responses.
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Texas’ Big Easy Ranch opens its Chet Williams-designed Covey course; Nick Faldo aims to build in Laos
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Fielder, shown second from right in the above photo, discusses her entry into the golf industry, her leading role within the company and opportunities for women in golf
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"Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t pretend that you do and, and some point, you will."
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Many of the game’s top architects are riding the wave of several post-COVID-19 dynamics and are booked solid
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DOUG HAMMER
Director of Instruction, Troon North Golf Club
The First Call: What advice do you have for someone considering a career in golf?
Doug Hammer: Absolutely do it. There is nothing more rewarding. Keep an open mind when choosing your career path as you never know what part of the industry will drive you.
TFC: What is one challenge you currently see in the industry? Thoughts on how to address it?
DH: Player retention. We need to do more to encourage those who have recently picked up the game to continue to stay with it. With rates rising and not enough options for quick rounds, I fear we will lose much of what we have gained in recent years.
DRIVER$
How the USGA is managing equipment innovation
Co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein provide an inside look at the USGA’s equipment standards department
[Listen | More 'Driver$' episodes]
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]
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 of Amercia, PGA Tour Champions: Senior PGA Championship
Site: Fields Ranch East, Frisco, Texas.
Television [ET]: Today, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 3-4 p.m. (Golf Channel), 4-6 p.m. (NBC).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA TOUR: Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play
Site: Shadow Creek Golf Club, North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Television [ET]: Today, 7-10 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
LIV Golf League: LIV Golf DC
Site: Trump National Washington D.C., Sterling, Virginia.
Television [ET]: Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (The CW).
DP World Tour: KLM Open
Site: Bernardus Golf, Cromvoirt, The Netherlands.
Television [ET][: Today, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard
> Assistant Golf Professional
Pro Kids Golf Academy
San Diego, California | Info
> Assistant Golf Professional
The Links At Terranea
Rancho Palos Verdes, California | Info
> Head Golf Professional
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
Arden, North Carolina | Info
> View a complete listing of jobs
Make Golf Your Career is a golf industry DE&I initiative launched by Make Golf Your Thing that allows job seekers to search, find and apply for opportunities throughout the industry in one place.
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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