Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
FIRST THOUGHT

The U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links is approaching (July 6-9). Of the 87 respondents to The First Call's Substack question, we asked, "Where else would you like to see a U.S. Women's Open be played?" Results: Shinnecock Hills (28%), Bethpage State Park - Black (26%), The Country Club (23%), Torrey Pines (18%), Congressional (5%).

IN THIS ISSUE

> How 4 women’s golf industry journeys led to GolfForever | Read
> Design Notes: Tom Weiskopf's final design, Utah’s Black Desert Resort, opens for play | 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.

How 4 women’s golf industry journeys led to GolfForever
Their respective journeys offer a roadmap for women looking to follow in their footsteps — and the importance in doing so
INDUSTRY NEWS
Six-time winner on the PGA Tour uses SuperStroke’s WristLock putter grip in three-stroke win; Brand ambassador Patrick Cantlay finished tied for fourth
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Wilson Sporting Goods Co. celebrates Harrington's win whose bag included a Utility: 24-degree (4 iron); Wilson CB Irons: 5 – 9, PW; and Wilson Model Wedges: 52, 56 and 64 degree
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Ozarks National, Buffalo Ridge and Payne’s Valley rank 51, 77 and 93, respectively in “Top 100 Public Course” list; Five golf destination courses cited for excellence in Missouri
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Hall-of-Fame teacher will create coaching content for golf fitness brand utilizing products like the GolfForever Swing Trainer; Smith's first content series is now available
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The tournament benefiting Volunteers of America takes place at Golf Clubs at The Tribute and features 132 of the world’s top golfers competing for a share of a $1.8M purse, a $100,000 increase from 2022
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Strong performance persists throughout the island golf destination, as many courses and golf resorts report burgeoning numbers of players in each of the past three years
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KPMG Women’s PGA Championship winner captured her first major championship using Nippon Shaft’s N.S.PRO 950GH S flex shafts in her irons
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> After marathon meeting, PGA Tour players appear ready to work with Saudi Public Investment Fund
 [Michael Rosenberg |Sports Illustrated | Read]

> The Open final qualifying: Garcia among 21 LIV players; No Westwood or Poulter
 [Brentley Romine | Golf Channel | Read]

> After storm, rough conditions at Rocket Mortgage Classic
[NBC Sports | Watch]

#QOTD
"Impatience never commanded success."
— Edwin H. Chapin
ICYMI
Design Notes: Weiskopf's final design, Utah’s Black Desert Resort, opens for play
Tom Kite/Billy Fuller to renovate Indiana’s Otter Creek; Andrew Green tweaks Naples' Grey Oaks
TUNING IN

PGA Tour: Rocket Mortgage Classic
Site: Detroit GC
Television (ET): Thursday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).
GCSAA Fact Sheet

USGA: U.S. Senior Open
Site: SentryWorld GC in Stevens Point, Wis.
Television (ET): Thursday-Friday, noon to 3 p.m., 6-8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-2 p.m. (Peacock), 2-6 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. (Peacock), 2-5 p.m. (NBC).
GCSAA Fact Sheet

LIV: Valderrama
Site: Valderrama GC in Sotogrande, Spain.
Television (ET): Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (The CW App); Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (The CW Network-tape delay).

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
[Listen | More 'The Competitive Edge' episodes]

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
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]

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
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]

MAKE GOLF YOUR CAREER

> Project Line Manager, Apparel
Under Armour
Baltimore, Maryland | Info

> Account Executive/Market Sales Manager, Wisconsin
NBC Sports Next
New York, New York | Info

> Career Consultant, Northern Texas Section
PGA of America
Remote / Texas | Info

> View a complete listing of jobs

Make Golf Your Career is a golf industry DE&I initiative launched by Make Golf Your Thing that allows job seekers to search, find and apply for opportunities throughout the industry in one place.

CALENDAR

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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