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One of the compelling storylines in any team sports offseason is free agency. On Sunday, at LIV Golf's regular-season finale in Saudi Arabia, the top 24 players in the final individual standings secured their spots for next year’s 2024 LIV Golf League. Those players who finished 25th through 44th, though, are in what is known as the Open Zone, meaning they are free to resign with their current team or one of the other 11 teams. The list of free agents is impressive and includes such notables as Henrik Stenson (25th on the list), Pat Perez (28th), Kevin Na (30th), Ian Poulter (34th), Paul Casey (35th), Charl Schwartzel (38th), Phil Mickelson (39th) and Graeme McDowell (42nd).
IN THIS ISSUE
> U.S. needs to embrace Ryder Cup underdog role — it's the reality | Read
> Is Tiger Woods the right U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2025? | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Does your community have enough reasonably priced golf experiences?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with the city and state of residence.
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"If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem."
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The narrative for Ryder Cup matches since 1985 is that the Americans are perpetual favorites. Yet, the Europeans are 12-6-1 in that time. Why? They have leveraged the role of underdog
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While the list of potential candidates is long, readers of The First Call look to Woods, who served as the 2019 Presidents Cup captain, as the next man. Plus, more Ryder Cup reactions
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
The healing power of golf for kids who can use a boost
PGA Teaching Pro Kevin Corn joins host Colin Weston to discuss the impactful program he spearheads at the Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital outside of St. Louis
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
A look at the Ryder Cup's good, bad and ugly
Podcast host and golf commentator Matt Adams joins host Ann Liguori to analyze how the 44th Ryder Cup, won by Europe, unfolded
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
The rise of golf in Uganda
Isaiah Mwesige, CEO of the Afriyea Golf Academy, joins host Colin Weston to tell the story of golf in his native land
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Laramie, Wyoming | Info
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West Chester, Pennsylvania | Info
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OCTOBER
23-25: National Links Trust Symposium on Municipal Golf, Washington, D.C. | Info
NOVEMBER
5-8: International Association of Golf Administrators Conference, Frisco, Texas | Info
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