|
|
| Friday Jul 21, 2023 |
If there is a local favorite at this week's British Open, that player would have to be Englishman Tommy Fleetwood. And he didn't disappoint on Thursday, shooting a 5-under 66 to share the opening-round lead with Emiliano Grillo and amateur Christo Lamprecht. Fleetwood, 32, has six top-five finishes in 32 major starts, including runner-up finishes in the U.S. Open (2018) and Open Championship (2019). And since the start of 2017, Fleetwood is tied with Jordan Spieth for the second-most rounds of 66 or better (11) in majors. Brooks Koepka has 14.
IN THIS ISSUE
> ParPoints Golf app helps level the playing field, aids improvement | Read
> PGA/LPGA Professional Spotlight: Corey John Higgs |
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?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with city and state of residence. Read responses to last week's question.
|
Players of any skill level can compete against others, earning points for making par — or better — from the yardage distance of their choice
|
> The majors should make a statement on golf’s cash arms race — pay players nothing
[Eamon Lynch | Golfweek | Read]
> Ernie Els miffed with PGA Tour-PIF deal, says Jay Monahan would’ve been fired back in his day
[Jay Coffin | Golf Digest | Read]
> Tommy Fleetwood carries home hopes as the English seek a first British Open winner since 1992
[Steve Douglas / Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
"For us to feel good emotionally, we have to look after ourselves."
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.
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
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
A current perspective on golf course design, renovation challenges
American Society of Golf Course Architects president Brit Stenson joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss preserving the past, but also moving forward
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry' episodes]
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
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
Royal and Ancient Golf Club: British Open
Site: Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake, England.
Television [ET]: Today, 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, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 4-6 p.m. (CBS).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
> Golf Associate
1899 Indoor Golf – Shaker Heights
Shaker Heights, Ohio| Info
> Associate Ad Product Operations
PGA Tour
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida | Info
> First Assistant Golf Professional
The Rim Golf Club
Payson, Arizona | Info
> View a complete listing of jobs
Make Golf Your Career is a golf industry DE&I initiative launched by Make Golf Your Thing that allows job seekers to search, find and apply for opportunities throughout the industry in one place.
JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info
AUGUST
19-22: African American Golf Expo and Forum, Louisville, Ky. | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
