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The U.S. Women's Open begins with 21 amateurs in the field this week — the smallest number since 2017 and a far cry from the record 68 who teed off in 1957. While amateurs are typically long shots to win, there is a precedent with France's Catherine Lacoste winning in 1967. Also, nine times has an amateur finished or tied for second, the most recent being Hye-Jin Choi in 2017. In 2005, Brittany Lang and Morgan Pressel tied for second at Cherry Hills Country Club.
IN THIS ISSUE
> 'The ModGolf Podcast': Five Iron Golf co-founder and CEO Jared Solomon | Listen
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are you looking forward to the most about the season's final two majors, the U.S. Open and Open Championship?
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Learn by doing ... and just keep moving forward
Co-founder and CEO Jared Solomon joins host Colin Weston to discuss how Five Iron Golf emerged from the back room of a clothing store
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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
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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
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> Charges against world’s top golfer Scottie Scheffler dropped after arrest outside PGA Championship
[Dylan Lovan | Associated Press | Read]
> Grayson Murray’s death pushes the hard conversations into the open: 'It's never been made real until now'
[Sam Weinman | Golf Digest | Read]
> John Wood goes from caddie to TV to Ryder Cup team manager
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
"Some people think they are concentrating when they're merely worrying."
United States Golf Association: U.S. Women's Open
Site: Lancaster Country Club, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, noon to 2 p.m. (Peacock), 2-8 p.m. (USA Network); Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Peacock), 3-6 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 2-3 p.m. (Peacock), 3-4 p.m. (USA Network), 4-7 p.m. (NBC).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
PGA Tour: RBC Canadian Open
Site: Hamilton Golf and Country Club, Hamilton, Ontario.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 2:30-5:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 5:30-7:30 p.m. (CBS); Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2:30-6:30 p.m. (CBS).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
European Tour: European Open
Site: Green Eagle Golf Club, Hamburg, Germany.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 7-11 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 7-11:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 6:30-11:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard
PGA Tour Champions: Principal Charity Classic
Site: Wakonda Club, Des Moines, Iowa.
Television [ET]: Friday, 9-11 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Saturday, 7-9 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Sunday, 2:30-5:30 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
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MAY
30 – 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
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