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Today, Collin Morikawa makes his first appearance at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. The five-time PGA Tour winner has won four times when making his tournament debut (2019 Barracuda Championship, 2020 PGA Championship, 2020 Workday Charity Open, 2021 Open Championship). The only person with more since 1983: Mr. Tiger Woods (7).
IN THIS ISSUE
> PGA Professional Spotlight: Brendan Locke | Read
> How 4 women’s golf industry journeys led to GolfForever| 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 the PGA Tour’s deal with LIV could collapse
[New York Times | Read]
> Travelers says changes are coming to TPC River Highlands after complaints over low scores
[Patrick Eaton-Robb |Associated Press | Read]
> SentryWorld renovation a decade ago teed up this week's U.S. Senior Open
[Jay Blasi | Golfweek | Read]
"When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed."
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Their respective journeys offer a roadmap for women looking to follow in their footsteps — and the importance in doing so
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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).
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]
> 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
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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.
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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