Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
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As aggravating as flight delays and cancellations can be, according to a survey of 16,000 travelers in eight countries, the check-in process is a big stressor. The survey, commissioned by iProov, a biometric face authentication technology company, reports that 70% of respondents said long check-in lines are the most annoying part of traveling and that 85 percent would consider using a ticket / ID check from home if it helped the on-site check-in process.

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> Question of the Week: Now that the first LIV Golf event has arrived in London, how much interest do you have in the new series or are you taking a wait-and-see approach?
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> A disruptor to the PGA Tour is here, and professional golf may never be the same
[Bob Harig | SI / Morning Read | Read]

> Phil Mickelson on LIV Golf and his PGA Tour status, 'I have not resigned my membership'
[Bob Harig | SI / Morning Read | Read]

> USGA will allow LIV golfers to play at Brookline
[Joel Beall | Golf Digest | Read]

> Saudi money could put college stars in tough spot
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]

Design Notes: Gil Hanse taking historic Oakmont back to the future
Sanford Ferris to rescue Cavalry Club; Jim Urbina aims to recapture MacKenzie’s magic at Pasatiempo; Tripp Davis completes bunker renovation at Pursell Farms
THE INDUSTRY
PGA professionals and golf buyers to preview the latest inno­vations and trends from apparel, accessories and golf lifestyle companies, July 11-12 at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa
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Piza to restore the prohibition era golf course to its original William P. Bell design
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Soul Machines creates new entertainment division, launches inaugural digital twin of Jack Nicklaus to engage with fans and brands
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Capstone Hospitality to create and lead new membership and marketing initiatives for the Newport News, Virginia, club
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Epson Tour winner Vicky Hurst and Nigeria’s Georgia Iziemgbe Oboh make the final field via qualifier
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Sculptor designs a cast white bronze trophy that at 10x7x10.5-inches tall with the club's iconic cannon surrounded by bushes and flag pole flying United States, South Carolina and Secession Club flags
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New resource center helps golfers build custom at-home simulators, offering DIY golf simulators guides, inspiration, products and tools
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Announced: By the LPGA and IMG, that the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at The Club at Carlton Woods in Houston has been selected as the venue for the Chevron Championship, April 20-23, 2023.

Finalized: By the United States, the roster for the 30th PGA Cup, which will be played Sept. 12-18 at the Foxhills Club and Resort in Surrey, England. The roster will include Jesse Mueller, Alex Beach, Frank Bensel Jr., Michael Block, Larkin Gross, Jared Jones, Ben Polland, Omar Uresti, Ryan Vermeer and Wyatt Worthington II.

#QOTD
"Enjoy the pressure. Enjoy the stress. Enjoy being uncomfortable. And don't shy away from it, embrace it."
— Gary Woodland
ICYMI
LIV Golf broadcast booth takes shape
Inaugural London event to feature Arlo White, Jerry Foltz and Dom Boulet in booth; coverage to include perspective from 50 cameras, 60 microphones
CALENDAR

JUNE
22-23: LPGA Leadership Academy, Saginaw, Mich. | Info

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.

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