The First Call 06-29-2022

FIRST THOUGHT

While winning the John Deere Classic is first and foremost the goal of everyone in the field this week, there is a bit more on the line. This week's tournament is one of five in the 2021-22 PGA Tour season that is part of the Open Qualifying Series. The top three players not otherwise exempt in the top 10 and ties will qualify for the 150th British Open next month. The first OQS event this season was the Arnold Palmer Invitational (Chris Kirk and Talor Gooch qualified), followed by the RBC Canadian Open (Wyndham Clark, Keith Mitchell). Next week, spots will be available at the Scottish Open and Barbasol Championship.

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THE INDUSTRY

Audubon International celebrates 35th anniversary

Nonprofit conservation organization will waive golf certification program enrollment fee for first 35 new members starting July 1

GCSAA applauds passage of Florida H.B. 967

Bill, which recognizes golf course best management practices in the state, was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 20

Giants Ridge celebrates 25th anniversary of Legend course

Commemorative event at Biwabik, Minnesota, course features golf course luminaries, dignitaries and course architect Jeff Brauer

Reynolds Lake Oconee names Tyler Mayer director of wellness

Mayer to oversee operations for member wellness, fitness, spa, racquets, paddle and aquatics activities at the Greensboro, Georgia, resort

Indian Wells Golf Resort offers summer stay-and-plays

Highlights include Hyatt Regency accommodations, play on two celebrated layouts

#QOTD

"Women are never so strong as after their defeat."

— Alexandre Dumas

ICYMI

Design Notes: Cabot adds Castle Stuart to growing portfolio

David McLay Kidd to design GrayBull in Nebraska; King-Collins re-opens Overton Park; Boca West selects Fry/Straka for improvements; England’s Perranporth tabs Tim Lobb to touch up James Braid design

CALENDAR

JULY
13-14: LPGA Leadership Academy, Liberty Corner, N.J. | Info
19-20: LPGA Leadership Academy, Gainesville, Va. | Info
26-27: Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat, Charleston, S.C. | Info

AUGUST
1-2: LPGA Leadership Academy, Newcastle, Wash. | Info

JANUARY
23-25: Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Fla.
24-27: PGA Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info

FEBRUARY
6-9: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info

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