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Of the 109 respondents to The First Call's poll question "Does LIV Golf's recent alliance with the MENA Tour validate its argument for world ranking points?" 85% selected "no."
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> Question of the Week: Does LIV Golf's recent strategic alliance with the MENA Tour, which has been a part of the Official World Golf Ranking since 2016, strengthen the new Saudi-backed league's argument for why it should receive world ranking points?
Send replies on this question or other topics to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For your response to be published, you must include first and last name, along with city and state of residence. Read last week's responses.
> LIV Golf enlists NRA-tied firm as consultants
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> Harold Varner III on LIV's OWGR gripes: 'We knew what we were getting into'
[Ryan Lavner | Golf Channel | Read]
> Take ‘Official’ out of OWGR, Graeme McDowell says as rankings controversy continues
[Bob Harig | Sports Illustrated | Read]
> Private social club Intown Golf Club is coming to Charlotte
[Laura Barrero | Axios Charlotte | Read]
> Jack Nicklaus worried big purses will minimize other tournaments
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
Announced: By PopStroke Entertainment Group, Rickie Fowler and Paula Creamer will compete as the Tour Pro team in the PopStroke Tour Championship on Oct. 28 in Sarasota, Florida. Fowler and Creamer will face the winning team from the international putting competition, Oct. 26-28, in a made-for-television, winner-take-all format for $25,000.
Announced: By 2K, that PGA Tour 2K23 will feature post-launch bonus content in collaboration with Barstool Sports, Dude Perfect and 100 Thieves. In late October, the PGA Tour 2K23 community will be able to clothe its MyPlayers in apparel from Dude Perfect and 100 Thieves. In early 2023, branded merchandise and playable personalities from Barstool Sports' "Fore Play," the digital sports, entertainment and lifestyle multimedia brand's golf podcast, will be featured.
"Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character."
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With leaves changing bright red, orange and gold, the subdued and fashionable hues of neutral colors will make any wardrobe pop this autumn
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PGA Tour: Zozo Championship
Site: Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, Chiba, Japan.
Television: Today, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel); Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel).
LIV Golf: LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah
Site: Royal Greens Golf and Country Club, King Adbullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia.
Streaming: Friday-Sunday, LivGolf.com.
DP World Tour: Estrella Damn Andalucia Masters
Site: Real Club Valderrama, Sotogrande, Spain.
Television: Today-Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel).
PGA Tour Champions: SAS Championship
Site: Prestonwood Country Club, Cary, North Carolina.
Television: Friday-Sunday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
OCTOBER
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.
