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The British Open was the finishing touch to the major season for 2022. The next biggest events left on the calendar are the Tour Championship and Presidents Cup in August and September, respectively. But also expect LIV Golf to be a constant headline grabber. On Monday, the New York Post reported that longtime golf analyst David Feherty was leaving NBC for LIV Golf broadcasts. Charles Barkley, an NBA studio analyst for TNT and avid golf fan, is going to meet with the upstart tour about a possible role. As for players, 2023 European Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson could be the next to join LIV Golf.
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> Question of the Week: Now that 2022's majors are complete — with Scottie Scheffler (Masters), Justin Thomas (PGA), Matthew Fitzpatrick (U.S. Open) and Cameron Smith (British Open) the champions — how would you rate them as a collective group?
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JULY
19-20: LPGA Leadership Academy, Gainesville, Va. | Info
26-27: Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat, Charleston, S.C. | Info
AUGUST
1-2: LPGA Leadership Academy, Newcastle, Wash. | Info
OCTOBER
11-13: Golf Inc. Strategies Summit, Kiawah Island, S.C. | Info
NOVEMBER
6-9: International Association of Golf Administrators, Point Clear, Ala. | Info
JANUARY
23-25: Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Fla.
24-27: PGA Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
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6-9: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
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