The First Call 07-06-2026

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POLL OF THE WEEK

Predicting the Open Championship?
Who is your pick to win the Open Championship?
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Last Week: With the PGA Tour going to the two-tier series structure in 2028, should it shutter the Korn Ferry Tour? | Results

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Scottie Scheffler's Open Threats
Which is the bigger threat to Scottie Scheffler winning a second successive British Open: the course and Southport weather, his own game or the field?
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Last Week: Which golf course that has never hosted a major championship would you like to see host one, and why? | Read

Scioto makes room for another legend

Padraig Harrington cruised to a four-shot win over Stewart Cink at Jack Nicklaus' old stomping grounds, defending his title to become just the second three-time champion in U.S. Senior Open history.

TFC Inbox: Pine Valley, Bandon Dunes, Butler National lead wish list

Readers of The First Call share their top picks for iconic courses that have never hosted a major championship — but should.

GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS

True Linkswear" Introduces limited-edition Patriot Pack

Red, white and blue colorways bring bold summer style to two versatile golf shoes.

American Century Championship: Rascal Flatts to debut official theme song

Reimagined version of the group’s “Summer Nights” to soundtrack the 37th annual celebrity golf tournament; Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney to compete at Edgewood Tahoe.

Troon: Celebrates Family Golf Month in July

Month features activities that bring families together around golf and also serves as a fundraiser for First Tee

Aegean Messinia Pro-Am: Celebrates landmark golf tournament in Greece

Ian Woosnam, former world No. 1, joins line-up of 59 teams from 21 countries.

Sqairz: Becomes official footwear partner for national baseball series

Performance footwear innovator expands its growing baseball presence, partnering with the 2026 High School Baseball National Championship Series.

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

➡️ Padraig Harrington gets off to hot start and repeats as U.S. Senior Open champion
Joe Reedy | Associated Press | Read

➡️ Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic with a 62 and late help from Ben Kohles
Associated Press | Read

➡️ Sony Open flips over to PGA Tour Champions event
Associated Press | Read

➡️ He once left pro golf to coach. Sunday, at 39, he won first DP World Tour title
Maddi MacClurg | Golf.com | Read

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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS

▪️ Food & Beverage Director / Executive Chef
Stonebridge Golf & Country Club
Albany, Georgia | Info

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Westview Golf Course | Quincy Park District
Quincy, Illinois | Info

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The Toro Company
Bloomington, Minnesota | Info

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CALENDAR

JULY
7-9: International Indoor Golf and Technology Trade Show and Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada | Info
27-29: PGA Buying Summit, Frisco, Texas | Info

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