The First Call 09-07-2021

FIRST THOUGHT

A recent survey conducted by Morning Consult revealed that more than 1 in 4 unvaccinated adults said they would likely get vaccinated against COVID-19 if it were required to attend a sporting event or concert. More than 10 percent of those surveyed between Aug. 21-25 said they would "definitely" receive a shot to go to such an event.

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Why are there so few women golf course architects?

While women have proven themselves capable, fewer opportunities and perhaps a lingering stigma, are keeping the needle from moving faster

Fact of the Day

DID YOU KNOW?

2020 was the first year that golf balls sold through the e-commerce channel exceeded $140 million in retail sales. While e-commerce retail has been growing steadily with inflation for the past decade, the pandemic drove this major boom in e-commerce across the United States.

THE INDUSTRY

NBC Sports Next adds Wolf Creek GC to GolfNow tee-time platform

NBC Sports Next to help expand Mesquite, Nev., club's footprint, rounds, revenue

Norwood Hills CC announces Eric J. von Hofen as GM

Von Hofen has over 20 years of operational experience in private club, luxury resort properties

FEATURES

Memories, not money, at root of Gearhart Golf Links' reclamation

When Oregon's oldest golf course fell upon desolate and desperate times, Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle stepped in to transform Gearhart Golf Links into a cult classic

#QOTD

“Make every detail perfect and limit the number of details to perfect.”

— Jack Dorsey

CALENDAR

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

DECEMBER
6-9: Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Conference and Show, Columbus, Ohio | 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.

LAST CALL

.@emilypedersen96 finishes the @TheSolheimCup in style 🙌#SolheimCup pic.twitter.com/iKTlX6AYhY
— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) September 6, 2021