Monday Jun 26, 2023
FIRST THOUGHT

It was four years ago at TPC River Highlands when Chez Reavie outlasted Keegan Bradley to win the 2019 Travelers Championship. Fast forward to yesterday—and paired with Reavie—Bradley emerged victorious this time. As a designated event, the prize money of $3.6 million catapults the 6-time winner into the top 10 of PGA Tour earnings for the season.

IN THIS ISSUE

> TFC Inbox: Taking final stock of the 2023 U.S. Open | Read
> Design Notes: Colorado’s Glenmoor reopens after Love Golf Design TLC | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This year's U.S. Women's Open will be played at Pebble Beach Golf Links for the first time. Where else would you like to see a U.S. Women's Open held for the first time, and why?

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 city and state of residence. Read responses to last week's question.

TFC Inbox: Taking final stock of the 2023 U.S. Open
Readers of The First Call offer their takeaways from the major that was played at Los Angeles Country Club for the first time and produced a first-time major champion in Wyndham Clark
INDUSTRY NEWS
The SwingU ambassador, who started using SwingU Versus in August 2021, shot 15-under par over two rounds to win by 3 strokes and earn a $50,000 winner’s check
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

Ruoning Yin wins Women’s PGA Championship, becomes 2nd woman from China with a major title [Associated Press |Read]

Keegan Bradley wins Travelers Championship, breaks tournament record by 1 shot [Associated Press |Read]

Padraig Harrington defends title at Dick’s Sporting Goods Open after back-nine rally [Associated Press |Read]

#QOTD
"Action is the foundational key to all success."
— Pablo Picasso
ICYMI
Design Notes: Colorado’s Glenmoor reopens after Love Golf Design TLC
Andy Staples to renovate Arizona’s Mesa Country Club; Jeff Lynch brings a natural connection to Ireland’s Portmarnock Links
TFC PODCAST NETWORK

THE COMPETITIVE EDGE
Lie + Loft combining golf, art and the outdoors
Founder Luke Davis joins host Kelly Okun to talk about where he gets his inspiration and accomplishments along his golf journey
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Breaking down the PGA Tour-PIF merger
SI.com's Bob Harig joins host Ann Liguori to examine the various questions that arose from the surprising announcement
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Michelle Wie West on role of host for LPGA's Mizuho Americas Open
Former U.S. Women's Open champion joins host Ann Liguori to talk about serving as host for the new Mizuho Americas Open, life after her playing career and the need for more progress on Tour
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JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info

AUGUST
19-22: African American Golf Expo and Forum, Louisville, Ky. | Info

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