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Tuesday Jul 25, 2023 |
There was no sign of golf slowing down in the post-pandemic era in June. According to Golf Datatech, U.S. rounds played were up 5.5% for the month and are up 5.5% year-to-date. Rounds played have been up in four of the past six months.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Split seasons: A club caddie way of life | Read
> TFC Inbox: What's your course of choice? | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Which of the four 2023 majors did you enjoy the most?
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.
> Golfers, golf courses take precautions as heat wave continues to affect Phoenix
[Eli McKown | AZCentral.com | Read]
> Blink and you’ll miss it: golf’s major squeeze is hindering game’s growth
[Ewan Murray | The Guardian | Read]
> The rule that could keep Akshay Bhatia out of FedEx Cup Playoffs
[Brentley Romine | Golf Channel | Read]
> How Malbon's new women's line is reimagining golf looks in the modern age
[Brittany Romano | Golf Digest | Read]
> Floyd Glenn stays in the golf business for the love of the game
[Jannelle Moore | Andscape | Read]
"There is little success where there is little laughter."
For Domingo Herrera, his year is spent caddying between home in the Dominican Republic and New Jersey. His tale is not unlike many of his peers in the profession
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The First Call readers share what type of course style is their favorite
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BEHIND THE GOLF BRAND
Meet 'The CEO of Golf'
Social media influencer Remec Carlson joins host Paul Liberatore to discuss the growth of his platforms that focus on instruction and on-course content
[Listen | More 'Behind the Golf Brand' episodes]
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]
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Daniel Island Club
Daniel Island, South Carolina| Info
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Wildwood Green Golf Club
Raleigh, North Carolina | Info
> Rules and Competitions Director
Sun Country Section
Rio Rancho, New Mexico | Info
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JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info
AUGUST
19-22: African American Golf Expo and Forum, Louisville, Ky. | Info
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