Thursday Sep 10, 2026
FIRST THOUGHT

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?
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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

GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS
Points will be awarded in 2027 to all U.S. players across 31 events beginning at The American Express in January; Points qualification will conclude through the BMW Championship in mid-August 16-22
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Todd Anderson, Martin Hall, Ted Sheftic and the late Dana Rader will be honored in conjunction with Golf's Top 100 Teachers Retreat in November
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Following a $10 million transformation, the reimagined course and upgraded guest amenities will offer an enhanced golf experience in Whistler, British Columbia
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The Agustín Pizá-designed 11-hole par-3 course in Los Cabos feature two pins on each green
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PGA of America will send a team of 26 to the TCS New York City Marathon with the goal of raising $150,000 for youth, veteran and inclusion programs
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Virginia destination offering Marriott Bonvoy points and golf at Golden Horseshoe Gold Course
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Charlottesville, Virginia, stay-and-play destination celebrates peak season beauty amid Blue Ridge foliage and golf at the Pete Dye-designed Full Cry
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New division introduces an integrated balance and stability platform to help combat fall risk and support lifelong movement, vitality and independence
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

➡️ 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

TFC PODCAST / VIDEO NETWORK

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

ARCHIVES: 🎧 Podcasts | ▶️ Videos

TFC GOLF JOB BOARD

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS

▪️Material Manager - CDI
Acushnet Company: Titleist / FootJoy
Montataire, France | Info

▪️Head Golf Professional
The Club at New Seabury
Mashpee, Massachusetts | Info

▪️Retail Merchandiser
World Golf Village: King & Bear
St Augustine, Florida | Info

▪️ The First Call Job Board
▪️ Buffalo Groupe Job Openings

GOLF IN MOTION MONTHLY

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CALENDAR

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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