Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
FIRST THOUGHT

With little dispute, Scottie Scheffler is No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking and Rory McIlroy is a solid No. 2, especially after his win at last week's Irish Open. But what would it take for McIlroy to overtake Scheffler? According to The Forecaddie, which consulted with the OWGR, Scheffler has an average point total of 20.6129, while McIlroy is at 11.6768. The earliest McIlroy could oust Scheffler is March 22 — and that is if Scheffler goes completely off the golf grid and McIlroy continues to play like he has in 2025, which included winning the Masters and Players.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What will be the keys to winning the 2025 Ryder Cup?

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BUSINESS
Updated branding brings Hawaiian hemp wellness to golf world
SwingEase hits the market with a refreshed identity, smart positioning and a captivating visual campaign that brought Hawaiian-grown relief directly to the golf community.
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GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS
KDC will maintain its established brand, leadership structure and original design solutions while leveraging the ClubWorks portfolio to offer greater value to clients and partners
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The event is hosted by the National Golf Course Owners Association and will be held Oct. 14-15 at the Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort and Spa in Frisco, Texas
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Fowler joins the company with more than 20 years of experience in the club industry
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New Tour 2.0 grips and ball markers feature recognizable graphics from the classic Pac-Man arcade game
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Already established in the Netherlands, the ball-tracking company is creating a network of venues throughout the region
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Releases the Keegan Bradley Signature Series Z-Star Diamond golf balls that commemorate his being the U.S. Ryder Cup captain later this month
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On Sept. 25, local PGA Jr. League players and high school students can attend a practice round in conjunction with the Junior Ryder Cup
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LPGA players made field through Monday qualifier at TPC River's Bend
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Inspired by Tumi's 19 Degree Aluminum collection, the case is crafted with aircraft-grade aluminum and showcases the 19 Degree ribbed contours and signature locking mechanism
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> Foxes on the fairway
[Adrianna Gasiewski | Golf Course Industry | Read]

> Tickets for Friday at the 2025 Ryder Cup are going for over $1,400 right now.
[David Hoffman | Golfweek | Read]

> This grand Tiger Woods-fueled experiment is about much more than just golf
[Josh Schrock | Golf.com | Read]

> 6 questions you might have for golf-course superintendents (but are afraid to ask)
[Josh Sens | Golf.com | Read]

> Tale of two cups: Ryder Cup has Seve and Europe, and Walker Cup has only American dominance
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]

#QOTD
"Of all lies, art is the least untrue."
— Gustave Flaubert
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What makes Beau Welling so interesting?
Welling is most recognizable professionally by his impressive golf course architecture portfolio. But take a broader view of the man and he appears to be something of a modern-day Renaissance man.
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ON TOUR

PGA Tour: Procore Championship
Site: Silverado Resort (North), Napa, California.
Television [ET]: Thursday, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Friday-Sunday, 6-9 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet

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

LPGA Tour: Kroger Queen City Championship
Site: TPC River’s Bend, Maineville, Ohio.
Television [ET]: Thursday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Friday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet

PGA Tour Champions: Sanford International
Site: Minnehaha Country Club, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Television [ET]: Friday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. (NBC Sports app), 9:30-11:30 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay).
GCSAA Fact Sheet

Korn Ferry Tour: Simmons Bank Open
Site: Vanderbilt Legends Club, Franklin, Tennessee.
Television [ET]: Thursday, 4-6 p.m. (NBC Sports app); Friday-Sunday, 4-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).

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TFC GOLF JOB BOARD

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS

> Senior Director, Member Programs
GCSAA
Lawrence, Kansas | Info

> Communications Manager
Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation
Glenview, Illinois | Info

> General Manager
Stevens Point Country Club
Stevens Point, Wisconsin | Info

The First Call Job Board
> Buffalo Groupe Job Openings

TFC EVENTS
The Friars Golf Club: Friars Cup
April 23-26, 2026 | The Grand Hotel / The Lakewood Club | Point Clear, Alabama
CALENDAR

OCTOBER
6-7: Golf Business Network Instructing Summit, Palm Desert, California | Info
14-15: Golf Business TechCon 2025, Frisco, Texas | Info

NOVEMBER
18-20: Golf Business Canada Conference and Trade Show, Niagra Falls, Ontario | Info

JANUARY
20-23: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info

COMPLETE CALENDAR >

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