The First Call 09-26-2022

FIRST THOUGHT

Another Presidents Cup, another United States victory. Sunday, the Americans completed a 17.5-12.5 win over the Internationals at Quail Hollow Club, marking the Yanks' 12th win in 14 matches. After jumping to an 8-2 start, the Americans settled for the fourth largest winning margin — a far cry from the 21.5-10.5 rout in 2000. Leading the charge was Jordan Spieth, who became the fourth American to go 5-0-0 for the match.

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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> Jordan Spieth goes 5-0 as Americans rule Presidents Cup again
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]

> With second LPGA Tour win, Atthaya Thitikul solidifies herself as Thailand’s next great golfer
[Keely Levins | Golf Digest | Read]

> Summer 9s: Five courses. One man.
[Matt LaWell | Golf Course Industry | Read]

> Course Diaries: Royal North Devon or Westward Ho! with historian Robert Fowler
[Cookie Jar Golf podcast | Listen]

> Richard Sykes, longtime N.C. State men's golf coach, dies at 78
[Cameron Jourdan | Golfweek | Read]

TFC Inbox: If you could only play the work of one course architect

Donald Ross? Alister MacKenzie? Mike Stranz? Pete Dye? It's clear that The First Call readers have differing opinions on whose designs they would choose

THE INDUSTRY

Bonita National GCC names new head golf professional

Private Bonita Springs, Florida, club welcomes JP Shepherd, who will lead all golf operations for the Gordon Lewis-designed 18-hole course

#QOTD

"The key is in not spending time, but in investing it."

— Stephen R. Covey

NFL Alumni

Larry Williams makes his mark as AD

Former Cleveland Browns draft pick returns home after being named AD at the University of San Francisco

CALENDAR

OCTOBER
11-13: Golf Inc. Strategies Summit, Kiawah Island, S.C. | Info
26: Fore Hire Virtual Job Fair | Info

NOVEMBER
6-9: International Association of Golf Administrators, Point Clear, Ala. | Info

JANUARY
23-25: Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Fla.
24-27: PGA Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info

FEBRUARY
6-9: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
10-12: West Michigan Golf Show, Grand Rapids, Mich. | Info

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

THE LAST CALL

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