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Of the 708 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "Who is the GOAT?" that was conducted with the story "Was Jack Nicklaus better than Tiger Woods, or vice versa?", Jack Nicklaus was chosen over Tiger Woods by a 73%-27% margin.
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> Who will win the 2025 U.S. Open? | Vote
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your thoughts about the upcoming U.S. Open — Oakmont Country Club as a venue, the favorites, the dark horses, other storylines?
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.
> Last week's question: Do you believe golf clubs should be checked for conformity either before or after all professional tournaments? | Read
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Ep. 4: Noah Schwartz
Guest: Noah Scwartz, content creator manager and founder of Touch Grass Sports.
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Revealing the design process, inspiration behind TGL golf holes
Guest: Agustin Piza, golf course architect
Listen | Archives
🎧 GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Gary Player talks Rory McIlroy, career Grand Slam
Guest: Gary Player, nine-time major champion
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Stanley 1913: Announces No. 1-ranked Nelly Korda as a brand ambassador for the global lifestyle brand. ... Aime Leon Dore, FootJoy: Announce their inaugural collaboration, a bespoke edition of the Premiere Series Field LX. The Aime Leon Dore / FootJoy Premiere Series Field LX is available exclusively at Aime Leon Dore flagship locations and online at AimeLeonDore.com and FootJoy.com. ... Southworth: Embarks on a multimillion dollar amenity enhancement project at The Abaco Club on Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. Future amenities include a new racquet facility with four new tennis courts, four padel courts and additional pickleball courts, and Winding Bay Club, which is scheduled to open in fall 2025.
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> Max Homa carries his own bag and falls just short of qualifying for the U.S. Open
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Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler had their respective drivers tested for conformity at the PGA Championship, which raised the question: Should all players' equipment be tested on a regular basis? Readers of The First Call have their opinions, and more.
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Schwartz says managing golf content creators is similar to representing athletes or actors and that creators, to be successful, need to be in a constant state of evolution.
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JUNE
3: Women's Golf Day | Info
17-19: North America Golf Tourism Convention, Birmingham, Alabama | Info
24-25: NGCOA Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat, Monterey, California | Info
JULY
28-30: PGA Buying Summit, Frisco, Texas | Info
OCTOBER
6-7: Golf Business Network Instructing Summit, Palm Desert, California | Info
14-15: Golf Business TechCon 2025, Frisco, Texas | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
