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This week's U.S. Open will be Pinehurst No. 2's fourth time hosting the championship — Payne Stewart won in 1999, followed by Michael Campbell in 2005 and Martin Kaymer in 2014. Three players who competed in the 1999 U.S. Open are in this week's field — Matt Kuchar, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods; while there are five players from 2005 and 27 from 2014. Only Kuchar and Mickelson have played in all three U.S. Opens previously played at No. 2.
IN THIS ISSUE
> 'The ModGolf Podcast': Nick Darby, Get Golfing sales manager | Listen
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
On June 7, the PGA Tour announced that "progress was made" in a meeting with representatives of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, and that the Tour wants "to get this right." In your opinion, what would be "right" for the PGA Tour in its negotiations?
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.
> Never-boring Bryson DeChambeau preaching 'boring golf' as key to success at 2024 U.S. Open
[Cameron Jourdan | Golfweek | Read]
> Could NBC’s golf coverage suffer after $27 billion NBA deal? Leadership speaks up
[James Colgan | Golf.com | Read]
> USGA needs an alternate way to determine its U.S. Open alternates
[Adam Schupak | Golfweek | Read]
> The hero of Pinehurst is now persona non grata. How Erik Compton's Cinderella story fell apart
[Joel Beall | Golf Digest | Read]
> Rory McIlroy and wife end divorce proceedings to stay together as a family
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Jon Rahm withdraws from the U.S. Open with a left foot infection
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Scottie Scheffler is unbeatable right now. Here’s why, the game’s best say
[Nick Piastowski | Golf.com | Read]
"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get."
United States Golf Association: U.S. Open
Site: Pinehurst No. 2, Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Television [ET]: Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (USA Network), 5-8 p.m. (Peacock); Friday, 6:30 to 1 p.m. (Peacock), 1-7 p.m. (NBC), 7-8 p.m. (Peacock); Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon (USA Network), noon to 8 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon (USA Network), noon to 7 p.m. (NBC).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: Meijer LPGA Classic
Site: Blythefield Country Club, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Saturday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 2-4 p.m. (CBS).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Reimagining how distressed golf courses can survive, then thrive
Get Golfing sales manager Nick Darby joins host Colin Weston to discuss how the nonprofit is revolutionizing the golf experience
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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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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.
