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PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, on Tuesday at the Tour Championship,
said "looking ahead, the PGA Tour is in a position for unprecedented growth over the next 10 years." Next season, official prize money will increase by approximately $35,000,000 and comprehensive earnings will increase 18% YOY.
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Agustin Piza is founder and director of Piza Golf, which has been recognized for rethinking how golf facilities are designed and used. Piza was recognized by Forbes as one of the top 100 creative minds from Mexico and Golf Inc. included him in its "Power 2020" issue as an up-and-coming superstar.
The First Call: Please give us a short overview of your company. Agustin Piza: Piza Golf has been recognized with many international accolades and has garnered a reputation for redefining golf facilities with its concepts — Wellness Golf and Lounge Golf. TFC: In one sentence, describe what you do for a living. AP: I connect with people through golf course architecture. TFC: What time do you wake in the morning, and what time do you typically start the workday? AP: I don't set an alarm clock. I wake up when my body is ready. I start working when I feel inspired. Some days it is before the sun rises and others days later. TFC: What are key elements to leadership or to being a good leader? AP: I believe true leadership is collaborative, not competitive. A competitive architect will grow incrementally, a collaborative architect will grow exponentially. Collaboration allows for a team to work toward the same goal and have their own viewpoint respected. TFC: What's the secret to your success? AP: Perseverance, perseverance, and perseverance. It will outweigh and outlast talent on any day. Now, if you have perseverance and talent, you have the potential to be Michael Jordan, Jack Nicklaus, Cristiano Ronaldo in your given discipline. TFC: Who is your role model? AP: I stopped having a role models as a whole around 20 years ago. At that time, I discovered that if I focused my admiration for someone's specific talent or skill, I can look up and admire the best athlete as well as the best shoe shiner or anybody who has a passion for his/her work in a unique way. When I learned to admire the skill set, I realized everybody is born with a special talent. Some are lucky to find that skill set and few others are as lucky as me to make a living out of my passion and skill or talent. |
Awarded: By PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America, its 2021-22 PGA Works Golf Management University Scholarships. The following 10 students received $8,000 to help in their pursuit of PGA membership through PGA Golf Management University Programs: Natalie Brosig (Methodist University), Brianna Fleming (Coastal Carolina University), Mark Howard (Eastern Kentucky University), Leah Im (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Brayden Kelley (University of Colorado), Nathan Koch (Coastal Carolina University), Emily Gustafson (University of Nebraska), Jerrell Parrish (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Elizabeth Roch (Eastern Kentucky University) and Rachel Wohn (Clemson University).
"Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value."
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Led by course architect Andrew Green, this week's Solheim Cup site has not only been restored to previous glory, but serves as a reminder for clubs looking to do the same
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NOVEMBER
9-10: National Golf Course Owners Association Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat 2021, Monterey, Calif. | Info
21-24: World Golf Expo 2021, Hainan, China | Info
JANUARY
25-28: PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
FEBRUARY
5-10: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, Calif. | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
1/ With the deadline for captain's picks fast approaching, we've added Whistling Straits to the course fit tool. As expected, driving distance is heavily favoured; there is also a below-average emphasis on driving accuracy. pic.twitter.com/BdMEvaRySw
— data golf (@DataGolf) August 30, 2021
