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If 2024's majors are an early precursor to success at the 2025 Ryder Cup — albeit still slightly more than 13 months away — then newly minted captain Keegan Bradley has to like the Yanks' chances. With Xander Schauffele winning the British Open, along with the PGA Championship in May, all four majors were won by Americans this year. Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau won the Masters and U.S. Open, respectively. It's the first time since 1982 that the majors were swept by Americans — Craig Stadler, Masters; Tom Watson, U.S. Open, British Open; and Raymond Floyd, PGA Championship. The last non-American to win a major is Jon Rahm at the 2023 Masters.
IN THIS ISSUE
> TFC Inbox: U.S. entrusts its '25 Ryder Cup hopes with Keegan Bradley | Read
> Design Notes: Raymond Hearn’s The Cardinal flies at Saint John’s Resort | Read
> HRV training: The breakthrough approach for your best game yet? | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your thoughts on the 2024 British Open that was won by Xander Schauffele?
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 the city and state of residence.
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The selection of the two-time American Ryder Cup member — 38 and with no prior experience as a captain or an assistant — came as a surprise to many, including The First Call readers. Was it the right choice?
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ERIC SOLANDER
Director of Instruction, Indian Wells Golf Resort
What books would you recommend? "Ben Hogan’s Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf" by Ben Hogan; “Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings From a Lifetime in Golf” by Harvey Penick; “The Golfing Machine” by Homer Kelley; “Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect” by Dr. Bob Rotella; “The Anatomy of Greatness: Lessons from the Best Golf Swings in History” by Brandel Chamblee; “The Inner Game of Golf” by W. Timothy Gallwey; and “Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game” by Dr. Joseph Parent.
The First Call: What is your favorite instructional tip to share with a golfer?
Eric Solander: Make sure you get behind the ball between you and the target, and then find your intermediate target.
TFC: Is there a particular area of your job that you find most rewarding?
ES: By far it is helping the customers. It is hard to explain why, but I honestly love creating new relationships out on the golf course. As an instructor, I get to have the ability to build the customer relationships too. Seeing people who have never met come to a class and a year later they are going on trips together to go play golf and inviting new friends to the club to play. It is an awesome feeling.
> RELATED: PGA / LPGA Professional Spotlight archive
> Xander Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Billy Horschel laments mistakes at Troon and tips cap to champion Xander Schauffele
[Ken Maguire | Associated Press | Read]
> Justin Rose ‘choking back tears’ after Xander Schauffele surges to British Open title
[Ken Maguire | Associated Press | Read]
> Chanettee Wannasaen wins LPGA Tour’s Dana Open for Children
[Associated Press | Read]
> Nick Dunlap, still just 20, wins 2024 Barracuda Championship for second PGA Tour title
[Todd Kelly | Golfweek | Read]
> Rianne Malixi of the Philippines wins U.S. Girls’ Junior, beating Asterisk Talley in record blowout
[Associated Press | Read]
"The essence of lying is in deception, not in words."
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Brian Curley plots the Shura Links at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Island; Trey Kemp and John Colligan begin renovating Texas’ Crown Colony
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Looking to shave strokes and stay calm in pressure situations? The answer may have more to do with breathing than it does with equipment or swing mechanics
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
The tale of Carne Golf Club's comeback
General manager Fiona Togher and club chariman Gerry Maguire talk with host Ann Liguori about how the western Ireland club took a beating during the pandemic and now is thriving
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DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Golf’s renaissance woman
NGCOA president and PGA Master Professional Cathy Harbin joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss her involvement in all facets of stewarding golf’s evolution and participation surge
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Reimagining how distressed golf courses can survive, then thrive
Get Golfing sales manager Nick Darby joins host Colin Weston to discuss how the nonprofit is revolutionizing the golf experience
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JULY
29-31: PGA Buying Summit, Frisco, Texas | Info
30-31: Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat, Monterey, California | Info
AUGUST
24-27: African American Golf Expo and Forum, Palm Beach, Florida | Info
SEPTEMBER
30-October 2: Golf Inc. Strategies Summit, Hilton Head Island, S.C. | Info
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