European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald had to have been pleased with how the BMW Championship played out on Sunday at Olympia Fields Country Club. Viktor Hovland, who had already qualified for Donald's 2023 squad last week, shot a course-record 61 to win by two strokes over American Scottie Scheffler. Tying Scheffler for second was Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick, who is ranked No. 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking and is building a strong case for his being on the European squad. Finishing fourth was Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy, who has also already qualified. But not all was bleak for the Americans as automatic qualifiers Max Homa and Brian Harman finished T5 and Xander Schauffele finished T8.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Given the potential for fan disruption, similar to what occurred with Max Homa at the BMW Championship, should live betting be allowed during PGA Tour events?

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.

DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Adaptive golf: Welcoming golfers with disabilities
Co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein look at the National Alliance for Accessible Golf with executive director Dave Barton
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
ClubFace-Golf creates an engaging space for like-minded golfers
CEO Paul McEldon joins host Colin Weston to share how his team envisions the 'Facebook for golfers'
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
The rising star that is golf in Ireland
Alison Metcalfe, vice president, Tourism Ireland, joins host Ann Liguori to share the best ways to plan and book an Irish golf trip, and why it's such a hot spot
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> Viktor Hovland sets Olympia Fields record with 61 to win BMW Championship
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]

> Billy Walters discusses book allegations against Phil Mickelson: ‘I was just fooled’
[Alex Miceli | Sports Illustrated | Read]

> Alexa Pano wins ISPS Handa World Invitational on her 19th birthday. Daniel Brown takes men’s event
[Associated Press | Read]

> East Lake will undergo significant historical renovation by golf's new hottest architect
[Derek Duncan | Golf Digest | Read]

> Nick Dunlap matches Tiger Woods feat with U.S. Amateur title to cap big summer
[Associated Press | Read]

TODD McKITTRICK
Director of Instruction, Blackstone Country Club

The First Call: What advice do you have for someone considering a career in golf?
Todd McKittrick: Think about the job you want in your 40s and 50s and interview a couple of professionals who have interesting positions. Ask to see their resumes and learn from their paths and timelines.

Look to work for and under the most talented, innovative and experienced professionals. You will never learn more than your experiences in the field.

Consider a variety of positions within the industry. There are only so many head pro and teaching roles, but tons of untapped opportunities for those with a creative mind.

Never stop golfing. You became interested in the business for the same reason we all did ... you loved the game. When you lose your passion for the game, the jobs become a paycheck, which rarely lead to happiness.

TFC: Is there a particular area of your job that you find most rewarding?
TM: I truly enjoy the satisfaction of an adult learning for the first time. So often as adults people just except where they are and what they do as a permanent situation. Getting them to have an achievement in golf and propelling them to a new hobby is an amazing feeling.

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