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Only fitting that if Jhonattan Vegas was going to ever win again on the PGA Tour it would come at the 3M Open. The 39-year-old last won at the 2017 RBC Canadian Open — his third PGA Tour victory. Then the drought began, reaching six years, 363 days until Sunday. Vegas, though, nearly won the event in 2021, ultimately finishing second.
IN THIS ISSUE
> A tip of the hat to Royal Troon | Read
> TFC Inbox: A British Open for the ages? | Read
> 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry': Sqairz CEO Bob Winskowicz | Listen
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
If the 2024 PGA Tour season ended today, who would you choose for Player of the Year — Scottie Scheffler with six wins, including the Masters; Xander Schauffele, with both 2024 wins being majors (PGA Championship, British Open); or someone else?
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DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Putting his best foot forward
Sqairz CEO Bob Winskowicz takes on the golf footwear category and discusses his company's emergence with co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry' episodes]
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
The tale of Carne Golf Club's comeback
General manager Fiona Togher and club chariman Gerry Maguire talk with host Ann Liguori about how the western Ireland club took a beating during the pandemic and now is thriving
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
DRIVER$: 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]
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Readers of The First Call share their opinions on the year's final men's major, won by Xander Schauffele over a stellar leaderboard at Royal Troon
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> Jhonattan Vegas wins the 3M Open with a closing birdie, his first victory in 7 years
[Mike Cook | Associated Press | Read]
> Jon Rahm wins LIV Golf UK for his 1st victory on the Saudi-funded tour
[Associated Press | Read]
> Lauren Coughlin wins the CPKC Women’s Open for her 1st LPGA Tour title
[Associated Press | Read]
> Trevor Gutschewski outlasts Tyler Watts at Oakland Hills to win Junior Amateur, earns exemption to 2025 U.S. Open
[Larry Lage | Associated Press | Read]
> KJ Choi wins the Senior British Open with a 2-shot victory over Richard Green at Carnoustie
[Associated Press | Read]
"When the debate is lost, insults become the loser's tool."
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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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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.
