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Results of The First Call poll question "Who is your pick to win the U.S. Open?' [367 respondents]:
> Scottie Scheffler: 52%
> The Field: 30%
> Rory McIlroy: 8%
> Bryson DeChambeau: 6%
> Brooks Koepka: 3%
IN THIS ISSUE
> A walk down memory lane | Read
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?
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A pair of golf memorabilia shops in the Village of Pinehurst, site of the 2024 U.S. Open, are windows into the game's rich history and offer no shortage of nostalgic collectables
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Epson Tour: Partners with Upgame, a stat-tracking, performance-based app. All Epson Tour athletes will have access to an account to help collect on-course statistics through geo-linked course maps.
> Pinehurst No. 2 serves up classic humility as a big star in this week's show
[Jason Lusk | Golfweek | Read]
> Tiger Woods’ next best chance at 10th USGA title could come in two years
[Michael Bamberger | Golf.com | Read]
> The strangely fascinating history of Putter Boy, Pinehurst's famous statue
[Shane Ryan | Golf Digest | Read]
> Sandhills scion Michael McGowan ready for ultimate U.S. Open moment
[David Shefter | USOpen.com | Read]
"Sometimes thinking too much can destroy your momentum."
United States Golf Association: U.S. Open
Site: Pinehurst No. 2, Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Television [ET]: Today, 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]: Today-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.
