Reigning U.S. Women's Open champion Minjee Lee has her work cut out for her this week. Since 1991, only two players have successfully repeated as Open champion (Annika Sorenstam, 1995-96; Karrie Webb, 2000-01), and only four other players have finished in the top 10 in the championship following their victory (2019 winner Jeongeun Lee6, 2002 winner Juli Inkster, 1992 winner Patty Sheehan, 1991 winner Meg Mallon).

IN THIS ISSUE

> How Stephen Curry's Underrated Golf is opening doors | Read
> TFC Inbox: U.S. Women's Open checks off Pebble Beach, where next? | Read
> Q&A: Jamie Ledford | President, Golf Pride | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What has been the most compelling golf storyline in the first half of 2023, 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.

> Golfer Rose Zhang could transcend the LPGA
[Adam Kilgore | Washington Post | Read ($)]

> Minjee Lee doesn’t want golf to be easy
[Alan Blinder | New York Times | Read ($)]

> U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble reminds veterans what they’re missing
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]

> Morgan Pressel makes transition from 18th green to 18th tower for NBC
[Joe Reedy | Associated Press | Read]

> How a surge of smash-and-grab robberies is upending golf retail
[Mike Stachura | Golf Digest | Read]

USGA: U.S. Women's Open
Site: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, California.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. (Peacock), 6-11 p.m. (USA Network); Saturday-Sunday, 3-9 p.m. (NBC).
Tee Times | GCSAA Fact Sheet

PGA Tour: John Deere Classic
Site: TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Illinois.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet

DP World Tour: Made In Himmerland
Site: HimmerLand Golf Club, Farso, Denmark.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel), Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard

LIV Golf League: LIV Golf-London
Site: Centurion Club, Hertfordshire, England.
Television [ET]: Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (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
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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
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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
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AUGUST
19-22: African American Golf Expo and Forum, Louisville, Ky. | Info

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