The First Call 07-01-2025

FIRST THOUGHT

Of the 825 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "If Captain Keegan Bradley earns an automatic playing spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team, what should he do?", 43% answered that he should remain as captain and also play. Thirty-six percent believe he should captain but not play, while the remaining 21% say play and name a new captain.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Would you like to see the PGA Tour Champions revamped? If so, how?

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 the city and state of residence.

> Last week's question: What should be new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's top priorities as he transitions into the position that will succeed current commissioner Jay Monahan? | Read

GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS

LPGA: Names UKG as workforce management technology partner

The Tour will implement the UKG Ready HR, payroll, and workforce management suite to manage its staff of nearly 200 employees worldwide

PXG: Launches new, elevated Black Ops Driver Challenge

Golfers nationwide are invited to put their driver to the test starting July 1

SkyTrak: Introduces 8-foot Golf Simulator Studio

Studio is designed specifically for golfers with limited space

Thor Guard: Readies for the hurricane, tornado seasons

Company advises city, state and federal governments to safeguard citizens from life-threatening lightning, high winds and other severe conditions

Revelyst: Names Mike Yagley as VP, innovation and technology

Longtime research and development executive, Yagley brings technical expertise to Revelyst’s golf technology brands, which includes Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf and PinSeeker

LPGA, Dow: Launch new award celebrating character, community impact

The Dow Impact Award honors LPGA athletes who exemplify passion, service and excellence both on and off the course

Salgados GC: Celebrates year of success with Troon

Multimillion-dollar refurbishment headlines first 12 months under global management company

Marriott Golf: Showcases the Westin Los Angeles Airport Elevate

The Westin LAX: Topgolf Swing Suite is open to visitors and Los Angeles locals for immersive play, food and drink

The GC at Crown Colony: Announces exclusive summer golf membership

Play, practice and dining available now through October 2025

Kroger Queen City Championship: Tickets on sale, volunteer registration opens

Wake Forest commit Vidhi Lakhawala receives tournament exemption into the tournament for winning the 2025 Women’s Western Junior Championship

RACQUET SPORTS INDUSTRY NEWS

Tennis Channel: To air ‘Wimbledon Primetime’ through July 13

The show will air starting at 5 p.m. ET, and programming will run six hours

Sqairz: Becomes Chicago Slice pickleball team's official footwear partner

The partnership kicks off ahead of the MLP Midseason Tournament, where members of the Chicago Slice roster will compete wearing Sqairz's XRZ pickleball shoe

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> What's the oldest golf club in Georgia? It's also the oldest in US, dating to the 1700s
[Ryne Dennis | Savannah Morning News | Read]

> Karrie Webb set to make U.S. Senior Women's Open debut; 86-year-old JoAnne Carner returns
[Beth Ann Nichols | Golfweek | Read]

> R&A will host ‘last chance’ qualifier on Monday before 2026 Open Championship
[Josh Schrock | Golf.com | Read]

#QOTD

"It doesn't matter what else is going on. When you walk into your arena or whatever you excel at, you're there to take care of the job that you have to do."

— Michael Phelps

ICYMI

TFC Inbox: Only time will tell where new CEO Brian Rolapp takes the PGA Tour

Readers of The First Call offer what they believe should be high priorities as Rolapp begins his transition to succeeding PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.

Nick Dimengo: Finding the greener grass

The founder of Rainmakers Golf Club left a dream job at Golf Magazine to pursue a greater passion. He joins host Nate Moore to discuss his journey.

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