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Of the 1,344 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "What is your opinion when you hear gallery members screaming such things as "Get in the hole" after shots during golf broadcasts?", 87% chose "It gets tiresome, move on." Of the remaining options, 6% chose "I don't mind it" and 4% chose "It's humorous, I'm OK with it" and "Be more creative."
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your thoughts on the 2025 U.S. Open?
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McLemore: The Lookout Mountain, Georgia, golf and resort destination, announces a collaboration with United Kingdom hospitality properties Seaton House, of St. Andrews, Scotland, and Dunluce Lodge, of Portrush, Northern Ireland. As part of Valor Hospitality Partners, the three properties form an international relationship that connects through golf, travel and dining.
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JUNE
18-19: North America Golf Tourism Convention, Birmingham, Alabama | Info
24-25: NGCOA Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat, Monterey, California | Info
JULY
28-30: PGA Buying Summit, Frisco, Texas | Info
OCTOBER
6-7: Golf Business Network Instructing Summit, Palm Desert, California | Info
14-15: Golf Business TechCon 2025, Frisco, Texas | Info
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