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Of the 279 respondents to The First Call poll question "Should a PGA Tour tournament extend a sponsor exemption to Nelly Korda?", 52% responded yes.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Design Notes: Coore & Crenshaw reimagines The International’s Pines course | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
In your opinion, what constitutes a fair or unfair U.S. Open setup, and what have been some good or bad examples?
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Jack Nicklaus transforms Florida’s Banyan Cay into Dutchman’s Pipe; Lobb + Partners’ Alex Hay creates a new par 3 for Canada’s University Golf Club
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> How a high school science teacher punched his ticket to Pinehurst, U.S. Open
[Greg Gottfried | Golf Digest | Read]
> Grayson Murray is remembered for his kindness during a player ceremony at the Memorial
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> One year after golf's wildest day, LIV Golf shows no signs of slowing down
[Bob Harig | Sports Illustrated | Read]
> The architecture of Pinehurst No. 2
[Fried Egg Golf | Watch]
"You can't teach passion. You can teach everything else."
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KEY FACTOR
Going into June, El Nino is officially gone as sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific cool through neutral territory. Current expectations are for La Nina to develop in late summer or early fall, which will likely lead to a very active hurricane season. Pulling out the decaying El Ninos that were much drier in spring across the U.S. than this season, we’re looking at the rainfall totals from the years of 1980, 2010, 2016 and 2020 as indicators of what to expect in June. PROJECTED REGIONAL IMPACTS FOR GOLF OPERATORS > Similar years suggest that golf facilities in the High Plains, central/western Texas and in the Rockies will see drier conditions, leading to more playable days in June. |
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
[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]
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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.
