The First Call 06-06-2022

FIRST THOUGHT

While Billy Horschel won the Memorial Tournament by four strokes, his eagle on the par-5 15th hole on Sunday came at the most opportune time. Horschel, 35, was making his ninth start in the tournament, but had never made an eagle until the 15th — a span of 573 holes. Not surprising, his putt of 52-feet 10 inches was his longest in his nine starts. Horschel's previous best finish was a T-9 in 2019.

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Female agronomists' major moment

Thirty female turfgrass specialists from around the country volunteered at the U.S. Women's Open in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

TFC Inbox: Pace of play tops list of golfers' pet peeves

If there is one issue that touches a nerve with The First Call readers on a golf course, it's slow play

THE INDUSTRY

Troon celebrates Women’s Golf Month in June

Troon facilities and Troon Golf Academies are hosting introductory golf clinics, events and creative playing opportunities

Team Troon adds LPGA Tour golfer Yealimi Noh

Noh is currently ranked 60th in the Rolex Women's World Golf Player Rankings and recently unveiled her Troon-branded golf bag at the Bank of Hope LPGA-Match Play

Sadena Parks wins John Shippen National Invitational women’s division

Parks earns exemptions into the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give and the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational

Reached: By the PGA of Canada (Ottawa Zone), an agreement with Srixon/Cleveland Golf Canada to be the title sponsor for the Zone Championship, Aug. 7-8 at Loyalist Golf and Country Club in Bath, Ontario.

#QOTD

"Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership."

— James Cash Penney

CALENDAR

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

To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.

LAST CALL

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