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IN THIS ISSUE

> Does Tiger Woods have any magic left? | Read

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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Does Tiger Woods have any magic left?
The 15-time major champion underwent yet another surgery — and another setback — on Sept. 13, but until Woods utters the words 'I'm done,' winning is still on the table
INDUSTRY NEWS
Early bird pricing is available until Nov. 15 for
the AGM Retail Conference, scheduled for Jan. 21 in Orlando, Florida
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GCSAA/Golf Digest recognize environmental stewardship efforts of golf course superintendents
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Twenty-seven recent college graduates from diverse backgrounds will get their first opportunities to enter the golf industry
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Company is upgrading key infrastructure at the private Monterey Peninsula, California, club
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Troon to provide support and consulting services with sales and marketing strategies to the Fountain Hills, Arizona, club
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> Solheim Cup victory illustrates promising future for American stars on LPGA
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]

> Augusta National announces extended tournament coverage for 2025 Masters
[Joel Beall | Golf Digest | Read]

> How are TGL’s virtual golf holes coming to life? Nicklaus Design explains
[Josh Sens | Golf.com | Read]

#QOTD
"I think the first duty of society is justice."
— Alexander Hamilton
TFC PODCAST NETWORK

DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Reflections from the head of golf’s largest facility management company
Troon CEO Tim Schantz continues to personify the enlightened industry leader and shares some thoughts with co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry' episodes]

DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Industry legend Barney Adams looks forward
Adams Golf founder, former executive remains an innovative thinker about equipment and the state of the game, which he discusses with co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry' episodes]

TFC Golf Job / Internship Board

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CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER
30-October 2: Golf Inc. Strategies Summit, Hilton Head Island, S.C. | Info

NOVEMBER
3-6: International Association of Golf Administrators, Monterey, California | Info

JANUARY
21-24: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info

FEBRUARY
3-6: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, California | Info
5-9: Club Management Association of America World Conference and Club Business Expo, Tampa, Florida | Info

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