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The Olympic Games reinstated golf in 2016 and, to that end, only Ryan Fox (New Zealand), Gavin Green (Malaysia), C.T. Pan (Chinese Taipei) and Fabrizio Zanotti (Paraguay) have appeared in all three Games since that time.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Vortex Rain Insurance Forecast: August 2024 | Read
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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KEY FACTOR
Going into August, the warm Atlantic Ocean and local soil moisture will be the most important factors in determining the number of playable days at your club. Here’s what our experts are predicting for this month based on comparison years of 1973, 1980, 1991, 2010, 2016 and 2020. PROJECTED REGIONAL IMPACTS FOR GOLF OPERATORS > In the comparison years, the Southeast saw increased rainfall which could reduce the number of playable rounds but also help to erode ongoing drought conditions experienced this summer. |
Troon: Selected to manage the city of Detroit, Michigan's three municipal golf facilities — Chandler Park, Rackham and Rouge Park golf courses. Indigo Sports, a Troon company, will oversee golf operations, agronomy, food and beverage, and sales and marketing.
Presidents Cup: U.S. Team Captain Jim Furyk announces Keegan Bradley as his fourth captain’s assistant. Bradley, recently named the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain, will join fellow assistants Stewart Cink, Justin Leonard and Kevin Kisner when the Presidents Cup returns to Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Canada, Sept. 24-29.
> Zach Johnson recalls the 'joyous' phone call offering Keegan Bradley the U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy
[Adam Schupak | Golfweek | Read]
> Olympic gold medal or major? Golf still trying to figure out where 5 rings fit among 4 majors
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Golf influencer Paige Spiranac reveals best business advice she's received while growing brand
[Ryan Gaydos | Fox Business | Read]
"The first time someone comes to you with an idea, listen closely, because how you handle it will dictate how they choose to contribute in the future."
International Olympic Committee: Men's Golf Competition
Site: Le Golf National, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France.
Television [ET]: Today-Sunday, 3 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: Portland Classic
Site: Columbia Edgewater Country Club, Portland, Oregon.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 6-9 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 7-9:30 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
Korn Ferry Tour: Utah Championship
Site: Oakridge Country Club, Farmington, Utah.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 4-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
USGA: U.S. Senior Women’s Open
Site: Fox Chapel Golf Club, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Television [ET]: Saturday-Sunday, 8-11 p.m. (Golf Channel, tape delay).
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Putting his best foot forward
Sqairz CEO Bob Winskowicz takes on the golf footwear category and discusses his company's emergence with co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
The tale of Carne Golf Club's comeback
General manager Fiona Togher and club chariman Gerry Maguire talk with host Ann Liguori about how the western Ireland club took a beating during the pandemic and now is thriving
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DRIVER$: 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
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry' episodes]
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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