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| Thursday Sep 10, 2026 |
POLL OF THE WEEK
TIME FOR A CHANGE?
Despite Great Britain & Ireland's stunning comeback to win the 51st Walker Cup Sunday, the United States still leads the series 40-10-1. Should the Walker Cup expand, similar to the Ryder Cup, so that Great Britain & Ireland includes players from continental Europe?
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Last week: Do you like the PGA Tour's move to a two-week match-play format for the Tour Championship starting in 2028? | Results
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
IS THERE AN ANSWER?
The United States holds a 13-1-1 advantage in the Presidents Cup. What changes, if any, would you make in an attempt to make it more competitive?
>> Respond
Last week: What is your opinion of the PGA Tour's revamped Tour Championship plans, which will feature a two-week, match-play format? | Read
➡️ Facing 33-year road drought, U.S. Ryder Cup team overhauls qualifying
Nick Piastowski | Golf.com | Read
➡️ U.S. captain says Angel Yin is playing, but alternate still joins Americans at Solheim Cup
Brentley Romine | Golf Channel | Read
➡️ U.S. team stat guru back for third stint and has the ink to prove his loyalty
Jill Painter Lopez | Golf Digest | Read
➡️ Rory McIlroy says Trump’s Irish Open visit will bring tight security and a different feel
Associated Press | Read
RECENT DROPS
🎧 | ▶️ CONTENT CLUBHOUSE
One-Way Ticket: Alissa Kacar
Guests: Alissa Kacar, golf content creator, media personality and social media host of the former Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour.
Listen | Watch | Archives
▶️ GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Ireland golf boom: Championships put country in global tourism spotlight
Guest: Alison Metcalfe, executive vice president, North America, Tourism Ireland.
Listen | Archives
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SEPTEMBER
29-30: Golf Inc. Strategies Summit, Hilton Head, South Carolina | Info
OCTOBER
1: Golf Inc. Strategies Summit, Hilton Head, South Carolina | Info
NOVEMBER
8-11: International Association of Golf Administrators Annual Conference | Info
9-11: Golf Business Network Leadership Summit, Pinehurst, North Carolina | Info
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