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Pent-up demand during the Covid-19 pandemic is helping Northern Ireland golf courses rebound. Research by Tourism NI reveals tee time bookings in 2022 grew 30 percent from 2019. Figures show 762,575 bookings were made by visitors to 75 Northern Ireland clubs. The 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush also played a part in the surge. And it’s back in 2025. Many tourists are finding they must book a year in advance to get precious tee times at some venues.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Design Notes: Weiskopf’s final design opens for play | Read
> PGA Professional Spotlight: Bruce Wilkins | Read
> TFC Inbox: Taking final stock of the 2023 U.S. Open | 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.
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Tom Kite/Billy Fuller to renovate Indiana’s Otter Creek; Andrew Green tweaks Naples' Grey Oaks
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BRUCE WILKINS
Director of Instruction, Belfair
The First Call: What is your favorite instructional tip to share with a golfer?
Bruce Wilkins: Change the way you practice. Make your practice time more deliberate and mindful, so it has an impact on how you play the game.
TFC: Is there a particular area of your job that you find most rewarding?
BW: I enjoy making golf enjoyable again for those who are older. My main demographic is 60 years of age and older. Many of my clients are recently retired or have physical limitations that have affected their game.
> USGA admits to incorrect relief by McIlroy in U.S. Open [Sports Illustrated | Read]
> 2028 Presidents Cup to be held at Australia's famed Kingston Heath
[Golfweek | Read]
> 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic: Eight of world top 30 coming
[Sports Illustrated | Read]
> One golfer’s obsession to play 18,000 holes-plus in a year
[Golf Digest| Read]
"Success is best when it’s shared."
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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
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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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