There is little doubt that the British Open will be trending on social media throughout the rest of this week. Thanks to TheStatsDontLie.com, here are a few trends worthy of note:
> All 11 British Open winners since 2011 had at least four career wins, had made at least 13 previous starts that season and were in the top 18 after the opening round.
> Nine of the 11 winners had at least 180 career starts, at least one previous top-10 British Open finish and had won at least one previous tournament win that season.
> Only one of the 11 had previously won a British Open.

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> PGA/LPGA Professional Spotlight: Corey John Higgs | Read
> Design Notes: Tom Fazio charts a renovation plan for Hudson National | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

In 2020, Golf.com explained the six type of golf courses — Links, Parkland, Heathland, Sandbelt, Stadium and Championship. Which type do you prefer to play and why?

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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Colin Burns' career of service in golf is recognized abroad
Former Winged Foot GM and current COO of The Apogee Club joins host Ann Liguori to discuss highlights of his 30-plus year career in golf
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DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
A current perspective on golf course design, renovation challenges
American Society of Golf Course Architects president Brit Stenson joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss preserving the past, but also moving forward
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Why the 2023 U.S. Women's Open feels different
Longtime golf journalist and LPGA historian Steve Eubanks joins host Ann Liguori to discuss this year's historic championship
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COREY JOHN HIGGS
Director of Instruction, Compass Pointe Golf Courses

THE FIRST CALL: What is the best advice you have received on your career path?
COREY JOHN HIGGS: Work hard, back yourself and never give up. I had many days where I thought "I can't keep going," and on these days you need a voice of reason. I have had three great mentors over the years and all three told me to call them anytime when it gets tough and they will talk it through with me. Find a mentor. They have been in your shoes many times before and in tough times they will reassure you of the solutions that you may not be able to see. This person will be instrumental in helping you achieve your goals.

TFC: Where is there room for growth within the industry?
CJH: AI — artificial intelligence — will help us coaches get faster access to students' deficiencies. Apps that measure students' overall game, driving range and course analytics help us identify and diagnose solutions in real time.

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> British Open goes from brown grass to green. Silver is the color that matters
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]

> At the British Open, links golf's charms and quirks are on glorious display
[Bob Harig | Sports Illustrated | Read]

> Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend is dropping her $30 million lawsuit, per report
[Cameron Jourdan | Golfweek | Read]

Royal and Ancient Golf Club: British Open
Site: Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake, England.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. (USA Network); Saturday, 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. (USA Network), 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. (USA Network), 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (NBC).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet

PGA Tour / European Tour: Barracuda Championship
Site: Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood), Truckee, California.
Television [ET]: Today-Sunday, 5-8 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet

LPGA Tour: Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational
Site: Midland Country Club, Midland, Michigan.
Television [ET]: Today, noon to 3 p.m. (Golf Channel); Friday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 4-6 p.m. (CBS).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet

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