The First Call 07-07-2026

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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?
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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

GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS

ClubGrub: Releases 2026 Mid-Year Golf Food & Beverage Trends Report

New industry data reveals golfers are moving beyond the traditional hot dog at the turn in favor of fresh food, premium beverages and mobile hospitality.

Zinkand Golf Design: Completes renovation at Wisconsin’s Big Foot CC

1924 Tom Bendelow design reopening for play after final project phase, which included reconstruction of practice area.

WMX Grips: Introduces Super+ Reduced-Taper Midsize grip

The grip is constructed to provide golfers with the comfort benefits of a larger grip size and reduced-taper lower-hand profile while maintaining a weight comparable to a standard-size grip.

Play Golf Myrtle Beach: Announces the return of summer Kids Play Free initiative

The program spans over 50 Grand Strand courses in South Carolina, offering unmatched accessibility for family golf vacations.

Colorado Springs CC: Names Michael Jones general manager

ExecuSearch, powered by the PGA of America, conducted the search.

Power Tee: Athens Golf Center installs automated teeing systems

Driving range becomes first golf facility in Kentucky to feature Power Tee bays.

SuperStroke: Chris Gotterup wins for 3rd time in 2026 at the John Deere Classic

Five-time PGA Tour champion closes with a 9-under 62 using a SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 2.0 grip.

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

➡️ Report: Sergio Garcia eyeing return to DP World Tour in 2027
Tim Schmitt | Golfweek | Read

➡️ Phil and Tiger could have been Arnold and Jack. They chose different paths
Michael Bamberger | Golf.com | Read

➡️ What actually matters in golf. Here are 10 things that tour pros said
Luke Kerr-Dineen | Golf Digest | Read

ICYMI

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.

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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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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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