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| Monday Sep 16, 2024 |
The United States on Sunday won its first Solheim Cup since 2017, a 15.5-12.5 decision at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. Leading the American charge were Rose Zhang and Megan Khang who went 4-0-0 and 3-0-0, respectively. It was just the second time that a pair of Americans went 3-0-0 or better in one Solheim Cup, joining Dottie Pepper and Brandie Burton who both went 3-0-0 in 1994. Also, Lauren Coughlin (3-0-1) and Andrea Lee (2-0-1) were unbeaten, making it just the second time that the U.S. had that many undefeated players at one Solheim Cup. In 2007, Sherri Steinhauer, Juli Inkster, Stacy Prammanasudh, Paula Creamer and Angela Stanford did not lose a match.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Tiger Woods had another surgery performed on Sept. 13, and is expected to be out between eight and 12 weeks. In 2024, Woods played all four majors for the first time since 2019, but made the cut only at the Masters. What should be the realistic competitive expectations for Woods, 48, going forward?
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DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Reflections from the head of golf’s largest facility management company
Troon CEO Tim Schantz continues to personify the enlightened industry leader and shares some thoughts with co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein
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DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Industry legend Barney Adams looks forward
Adams Golf founder, former executive remains an innovative thinker about equipment and the state of the game, which he discusses with co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein
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Ogilvy, Cocking & Mead to reconfigure New Zealand’s The Hills; Philadelphia Country Club progresses on its Jim Nagle renovation
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Golf has always had players who displayed a bit of flair, whether it be Walter Hagen, Chi Chi Rodriguez or John Daly. But which golfers carry that title these days? The First Call readers offer their choices
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White Sands Bahamas NCAA Invitational: Announces its second Enter to Win prize package, valued at $4,850. The winner will receive a four-day, three-night golf getaway to Atlantis Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas. The package includes airline tickets, dining credits and access to play the prestigious Ocean Club Golf Course. Entries must be received by Sept. 25.
Bonfit: New Play Nine: The Card Game of Golf is now available at Target stores and online at Target.com. Play Nine is a golf-themed card game that combines chance with strategy. The objective is to draw, flip, and discard cards to achieve the lowest score, and each round represents a hole, with the game playable for up to nine holes. The game retails for $12.99.
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