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| Friday Aug 16, 2024 |
Back in the day, when Tiger Woods was dominating headlines with his on-course exploits, it seemed as if every week there was some eye-popping statistic attached to his name. These days, Scottie Scheffler appears to be that guy. With six PGA Tour wins in 2024 — though none since late June — Scheffler easily entered the FedEx Cup Playoffs as the No. 1 player in points. Interestingly, he is one of just two players to hold the No. 1 position entering the FedEx Cup Playoffs more than once, having also been No. 1 in 2022. The other player? Yep, Woods (2007, 2008, 2009, 2012 and 2013).
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ProtoConcept Golf: Announces a partnership that makes the Japanese golf manufacturer's forged irons available in True Spec Golf's 42 global fitting studios.
Dragon Golf: Introduces its 360 Series of golf grips, which feature proprietary elastomers for customized comfort and stability. Soft and firm grip styles are available in navy or black with core sizes of 58-round or 60-round and retail for $17.99.
Supreme Golf: Tee-time marketplace and golf course software company announces a partnership with The Weather Channel to provide U.S. tee time inventory and booking services through The Weather Channel app. Supreme Golf’s list of available tee times allows users to search for courses by distance, price and rating.
LIV Golf: Award-winning musical artists Bailey Zimmerman and Martin Garrix will perform at the LIV Golf Dallas Team Championship, debuting at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas, Sept. 20-22. All tickets for Saturday and Sunday competition include the respective concerts. Zimmerman, a multiple award nominated country music singer, will perform on Saturday, Sept. 21; Garrix, a noted DJ and producer, will perform on Sunday, Sept. 22.
Noteefy: Automated tee time waitlist and assistant technology company and Omni Hotels & Resorts form a strategic partnership to transform the golf tee time process at select Omni Golf Collection destinations. The collaboration enhances the guest experience by allowing golfers to receive real-time notifications about tee time availability tailored to their playing preferences using Noteefy’s state-of-the-art platform.
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"Happiness is not a goal, it is a by-product."
PGA Tour: FedEx St. Jude Championship
Site: TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee.
Television [ET]: Today, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (NBC). Sunday, noon-2 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2-6 p.m. (NBC).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour / Ladies European Tour: ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open
Site: Dundonald Links, Irvine, Scotland.
Television [ET]: Today, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon (Golf Channel); Sunday, 8-11 a.m. (Golf Channel).
LIV Golf League: LIV Golf Greenbrier
Site: The Old White at Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Television [ET]: Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (CW Network).
United States Golf Association: U.S. Amateur
Site: Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minnesota.
Television: Today, 5-6 p.m. (Peacock), 6-8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
European Tour: D+D Czech Masters
Site: PGA National Oaks, Prague.
Television [ET]: Today, 7-10 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 4-6 a.m. (Golf Channel).
PGA Tour Champions: Rogers Charity Classic
Site: Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, Calgary, Alberta.
Television [ET]: Today, 9-11 p.m. (Golf Channel, tape delay); Saturday-Sunday, 7-9 p.m. (Golf Channel, tape delay).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
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
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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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