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According to the National Golf Foundation, halfway through the 2024 calendar, there are 500-plus golf course projects under development in 88 countries worldwide. Of that total, 124 are either in the planning stage or under construction in the United States. Vietnam has the second-most total with 50-plus courses either in planning or being built.
IN THIS ISSUE
> A tip of the hat to Royal Troon | 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 152nd British Open was a pure delight in many ways — game-changing par-3 holes, leaderboard underdogs, fabled weather and, ultimately, a worthy champion
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> How Bryson DeChambeau got Donald Trump to participate in viral YouTube video
[Golf Channel | Read]
> 3M's role in the golf industry goes beyond the PGA Tour's 3M Open
[Brooks Johnson | Star Tribune | Read]
> Le Golf National is ready for the Olympic Games. Organizers explain how differently the former Ryder Cup venue will play
[Lily Schlobohm | Golf Digest | Read]
"If you must have motivation, think of your paycheck on Friday."
PGA Tour: 3M Open
Site: TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minnesota.
Television [ET]: Today, 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: CPKC Women's Open
Site: Early Greg Golf Club, Calgary, Alberta.
Television [ET]: Today, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 6-9 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
LIV Golf League: LIV Golf United Kingdom
Site: JCB Golf and Country Club, Rocester, England.
Television [ET]: Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (CW Network, tape delay).
PGA Tour Champions: Senior British Open
Site: Carnoustie Golf Links, Carnoustie, Scotland.
Television [ET]: Today-Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Golf Channel).
U.S. Golf Association: U.S. Junior Amateur
Site: Oakland Hills Country Club, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 2-4 p.m. (Peacock), 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Golf Channel, tape delay).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
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
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Golf’s renaissance woman
NGCOA president and PGA Master Professional Cathy Harbin joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss her involvement in all facets of stewarding golf’s evolution and participation surge
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry' episodes]
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
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]
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
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
