Thursday Jun 19, 2025
FIRST THOUGHT

Over the last five years, Brooke Henderson has the lowest scoring average in LPGA major championships at 70.82. In that span, Henderson has a win and runner-up finish at the Evian Championship (2022, 2023) and a third-place finish at the Chevron Championship (2024). Behind Henderson the that statistical category are Hyo Joo Kim (70.86), Nelly Korda (70.99), Minjee Lee and Ayaka Furue (71.26).

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What are your thoughts on the 2025 U.S. Open?

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> Last week's question: Phil Mickelson, 54, has said the 2025 U.S. Open may be his final appearance in the national championship that he has finished second in a record six times. What have been your favorite Mickelson U.S. Open memories? | Read

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Provider of pace of play management and course optimization software increases its footprint and influence in Europe and the UK
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New partnership bridges the gap between tee box and touchscreen, gamifying on-course play and driving loyalty through digital engagement
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Expanded partnership to deliver AI-powered player analytics to junior golfers and college golf coaches
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Solomon was named Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 New York Award winner for his leadership and company's growth
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Semi-private New Orleans, Louisiana, club recently named Claude Thorn as its general manager and Vanessa Porto as assistant general manager
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PGA Tour Champions player won for second time playing the Newton Fast Motion shaft
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KPMG adds AI-enhanced features to KPMG Performance Insights Program, enabling the field to elevate their game with data and analytics; Will be the first women’s major hosted at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco
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The championship, hosted at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas, will feature a Corebridge team of PGA of America Golf Professionals and LPGA Professionals
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Nearly 100 hours of championship coverage from Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco — Thursday/Friday coverage on Golf Channel and weekend coverage on NBC and Peacock
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"Many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased."
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PGA Tour: Travelers Championship
Site: Cromwell, Connecticut.
Course: TPC River Highlands.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6:30 p.m. (CBS); Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).
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LPGA Tour / PGA of America: KPMG Women's PGA Championship
Site: Frisco, Texas.
Course: Fields Ranch (East) at PGA Frisco.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 6-8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Peacock), 3-6:30 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Peacock), 3-6 p.m. (NBC).
GCSAA Fact Sheet

PGA Tour Champions: Kauling Companies Championship
Site: Akron, Ohio.
Course: Firestone Country Club (South).
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 3-5 p.m. (NBC Sports app); Saturday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
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JULY
28-30: PGA Buying Summit, Frisco, Texas | Info

OCTOBER
6-7: Golf Business Network Instructing Summit, Palm Desert, California | Info
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