The First Call 07-02-2025

FIRST THOUGHT

The top three players in the World Amateur Golf Ranking are in the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic field on sponsor exemptions: Jackson Koivun (No. 1), University of Virginia rising senior and two-time first-team All-American Ben James (No. 2) and Ole Miss rising senior and NCAA individual champion Michael La Sasso (No. 3). James has made two cuts in eight career PGA Tour starts (best, T33/2025 Valero Texas Open), while La Sasso will make his third career Tour start (MC/2025 U.S. Open, MC/2025 Rocket Classic).

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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

True Linkswear: Patriot Pack collaboration benefits PGA HOPE

The red, white and blue-themed Patriot Pack collection features Lux2 Player, All Day Ripstop V2 and FS Slide

LPGA: Names Chris Madsen managing director of LPGA Asia-Pacific Region

Madsen will oversee all LPGA business operations across the APAC region, including partnerships, events and strategic development

Revelyst: Promotes Tim Briand to VP, business development

Longtime golf industry professional will increase his role as he works to strengthen the company’s industry relationships and manage key accounts

Sqairz: Chad Miller to deliver keynote at HSB-NCS

Miller, a renowned coach with an extensive background in biomechanics and orthopedics who is a Sqairz representative, will give a keynote at the High School Baseball National Championship banquet entitled "The Shape of Innovation: Why Equipment Matters More Than Ever”

CRMC Championship: PGA Tour player Kyle Stanley receives exemption

Tournament will be held Aug. 28-31 at the Brainerd, Minnesota, Cragun’s Resort, Golf and Conference

Troon: July is Troon Family Golf Month

Family-focused instructional programs, events and tournaments will take place at Troon-affiliated facilities to encourage participation across all ages

Dow Championship: Announces 2026 dates for LPGA event

Midland Country Club in Midland, Michigan, to host tournament June 8–14, 2026

PGA Tour: Names Bank of Utah the title sponsor of Utah event

Bank of Utah Championship, a FedEx Cup Fall event, returns to Black Desert Resort, Oct, 23-26

True Spec Golf: Offering free fittings in July

Through July 31st, the company is offering a free fitting with a $500=plus club purchase or a free full bag fitting with a $1,000 club purchase at all U.S. True Spec locations

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> 'Skullduggery': Past legends not happy after being left out of PGA Tour equity grants
[Adam Schupak | Golfweek | Read]

> Successful Ladies European Tour leader stepping down amid changing times in women's golf
[Tod Leonard | Golf Digest | Read]

> LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil on his league’s ‘mission,’ and why he took the job
[Art Stricklin | Golf.com | Read]

#QOTD

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