The First Call 07-10-2026

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Predicting 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

Saying goodbye to ‘The Monster'

Bridgestone Senior Players Championship, Friday, June 25, 2021, Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, USA.

As the PGA Tour Champions prepares to exit Firestone Country Club for California, Paul Stankowski plays through the heartache of losing his brother and celebrates the blessings of family.

GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS

The Grove: Launches first international TaylorMade custom-fitting venue

Tommy Fleetwood and Charley Hull participated in the grand opening of the premium practice facility.

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

➡️ ‘Right thing to do’: Major winner’s creative gesture awes slumping pro
Nick Piastowki | Golf.com | Read

➡️ A Complete Player: Scottie Scheffler's model for greatness
Jaime Diaz | Golf Digest | Read

➡️ Comparing, contrasting upcoming Open Championship venues
Joseph LaMagna | Fried Egg Golf | Read

➡️ Versant inks $530 million deal for sports tech company Full Swing
Alex Weprin | Hollywood Reporter | Read

ICYMI

Inside golf operations' latest tech merger

Jake Gordon and Ross Liggett join host Jon Last to discuss Noteefy's acquisition of Metolius on Monday, and what it means for facility operators going forward.

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