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American Lilia Vu has been ranked No. 1 in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings for the last three weeks — her ascension due in large part to her two major wins and overall improved play. Vu, whose three wins this season are tied for the most on the LPGA, has proven the old adage of putting for dough to be true. She has gone from 23rd in putting in 2022 to 10th in 2023, and she ranks fifth this season in Putts per Greens In Regulation.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson has announced his six captain's that will round out the American squad heading to Italy in September. What do you think of his selections and the prospects for victory?
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Across the course designer's more than 40-year career, inspiration and lessons from his first mentor, Pete Dye, have guided his hand — and his bulldozer. Now, he's paying it forward
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USGA: Announces that Portland Golf Club in Oregon will host the 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur and 2034 U.S. Senior Amateur. The club has previously hosted three USGA championships.
Dormie Network: Names Brad Wilson as general manager at Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana. After starting at Victoria National Golf Club as the head golf professional 18 months ago, Wilson was elevated to assistant general manager earlier this year before being named as general manager.
Extracurricular, 4Aces GC: Announce a partnership that makes the clothing brand the on-course apparel sponsor for the LIV Golf League team. 4Aces GC team members Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Pat Perez, Peter Uihlein and their caddies will sport Extracurricular apparel on the course and at all LIV Golf events.
Dunning: Unveils the official 2023 U.S. Solheim Cup Team uniforms for the American captains, caddies and players. Dunning will deliver complete uniforms and outerwear to be worn during practice and play at this year’s matches at Finca Cortesin in Andalucía, Spain. Dunning, with input and guidance from captain Stacy Lewis, developed a uniform set that showcases both the spirit of the U.S. Team and Dunning's technical proficiency.
"Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another."
LPGA Tour: Portland Classic
Site: Columbia Edgewater Country Club, Portland, Oregon.
Television [ET]: Today-Sunday, 6-9 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet | Leaderboard
European Tour: Omega European Masters
Site: Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club, Crans Montana, Switzerland.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1:30-5:30 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Sunday, 2-5:30 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay).
Leaderboard
Royal & Ancient Golf Club: Walker Cup
Site: St. Andrews (Old Course), St. Andrews, Scotland.
Television [ET]: Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
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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