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With the start of the college football season over Labor Day weekend, The First Call | Extra asked the question "It's the start of the college football season, which team will win the national title?" Of the 515 poll respondents, 49% chose "Other," followed by Texas and Penn State (16% each), Georgia (10%) and Clemson (9%). Keep in mind, the question was posted prior to both Texas and Clemson losing on Saturday. But we are sure it's going to be a topsy-turvy until a national champion is crowned on January 19 in Miami.
POLL
> How would you grade European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald's six selections (Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg, Matt Fitzpatrick}? | Vote
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Looking at the U.S. and European Ryder Cup teams, what are their respective strengths and weaknesses?
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> Last week's question: What were the best moments of the 2025 PGA Tour season? | Read
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"If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by."
European Tour: Irish Open
Site: The K Club (Palmer), Straffan, Ireland.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Golf Channel).
United States Golf Association: Walker Cup
Site: Cypress Point Club, Pebble Beach, California.
Television [ET]: Saturday-Sunday, 12:30-3:30 p.m. (Peacock), 5-9 p.m. (Golf Channel).
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PGA Tour Champions: Stifel Charity Classic
Site: Norwood Hills Country Club, St. Louis, Missouri.
Television [ET]: Friday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
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A pair of European stalwarts and a relative newcomer were the top highlights of the 2025 PGA Tour season — oh, and Scottie Scheffler.
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OCTOBER
SEPTEMBER
9: Envu, webinar, 1 p.m. ET. "Southern turf issues: Poa annua and shoulder season disease control," Speakers: Envu's Jesse Benelli and Adam Gore. | Info
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