The First Call 09-08-2022

FIRST THOUGHT

Of the 126 respondents to The First Call's social media question, "Are you tiring of the off-course media coverage of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf?" 82.5% answered "Yes."

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> Question of the Week: The PGA Tour nominees for Player of the Year are Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Smith. Which player is the most deserving and why?

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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> Rory McIlroy says LIV has strained bond with Ryder Cup teammates
[Mattias Karen | Associated Press | Read]

> Keith Pelley mum on meeting details, but does address 'LIV propaganda machine'
[Rex Hoggard | Golf Channel| Read]

> 'This is a big distraction': U.S. Presidents Cup Captain Davis Love III is over the LIV talk
[Bob Harig | Sports Illustrated / Morning Read | Read]

> Davis Love III rounds out 2022 U.S. Presidents Cup team with blend of experience and rising talent
[Dave Shedloski | Golf Digest | Read]

> Matt Fitzpatrick talks about life after winning a golf major
[Michael Arkush | New York Times | Read]

Loss of Harold Varner III to LIV Golf runs deeper than a divot for PGA Tour

One of the Tour's most popular players does not sugarcoat his reasoning for making the controversial move to the Saudi-backed startup — money, not majors

FACT OF THE DAY

DID YOU KNOW ...

The average home value around P.B. Dye-designed golf courses in Florida, as of July 2022, was $1.4 million. P.B. Dye is the son of legendary architect Pete Dye.

Source: Longitudes Group Green Grass Database, Zillow historic home values

THE INDUSTRY

Troon, Sandals Resorts and Beaches announce collaboration

A series of sales and marking initiatives will add unique experiences and new product partnerships for guests of Sandals Resorts and Beaches

Lohla Sport's ‘Winter Wonderlands’ collection beats orders projections

Women's golf-lifestyle apparel brand reports that golf shop orders exceeded estimates by more than 100%

PXG introduces PXG M16 putter shaft

Engineers designed new stability shaft technology that delivers increased stiffness

PGA Show seeks new, innovative golf products for UIA Inventors Spotlight Area

Portion of the event's floor will be operated and managed by the United Inventors Association, and dedicated for independent inventors and feature pitch panels, education and awards

Southern Trace CC completes course renovation

Shreveport, Louisiana, club celebrates its two-year, $4.2 million course renovation and enhancement project overseen by member and course designer Jim Lipe

Announced: By 2022 United States Presidents Cup Team Captain Davis Love III, the six players to round out his 12-player team that will face the International team, Sept. 20-25 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The captain's picks were Max Homa, Billy Horschel, Kevin Kisner, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth and Cameron Young.

#QOTD

"Start by doing what's necessary. Then do what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible."

— Francis of Assisi

ICYMI

Design Notes: Robert Trent Jones II helps resuscitate Osprey Meadows

Jeff Stein restores Devereux Emmet design at New York’s Seawane; Casey O’Callaghan completes renovations to California’s Newport Beach CC; Kris Spence revives North Carolina’s Woodlake

TUNING IN

European Tour: BMW PGA Championship
Site: Wentworth Golf Club (West), Virginia Water, England.
Television: Today-Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Golf Channel).

LPGA Tour: Kroger Queen City Championship
Site: Kenwood Country Club, Cincinnati | GCSAA Fact Sheet
Television: Today-Friday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel).

PGA Tour Champions: Ascension Charity Classic
Site: Norwood Hills Country Club, St. Louis | GCSAA Fact Sheet
Television: Friday, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 5-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).

Japan Golf Tour and Asian Tour: Shinhan Donghae Open
Site: Koma Country Club, Nara, Japan.
Television: Today-Saturday, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel).

CALENDAR

OCTOBER
11-13: Golf Inc. Strategies Summit, Kiawah Island, S.C. | Info

NOVEMBER
6-9: International Association of Golf Administrators, Point Clear, Ala. | Info

JANUARY
23-25: Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Fla.
24-27: PGA Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info

FEBRUARY
6-9: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info

To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.

THE LAST CALL

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