The First Call 10-19-2021

FIRST THOUGHT

Wins are like birthdays, ultimately they are just a number. By claiming the CJ Cup on Sunday, Rory McIlroy turned 20, as in 20 career PGA Tour wins. The figure won’t move the needle much in terms of McIlroy's career perception like his four (and counting) majors will, but it is interesting to see the company he keeps. McIlroy moved from the 19-win neighborhood that included major winners Ben Crenshaw, Ernie Els, Doug Ford, Hubert Green and Tom Kite to a smaller 20-win community that features Hale Irwin, Greg Norman and Doug Sanders.

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Fact of the Day

DID YOU KNOW?

Of all public courses in the United States, 31% (3,219) have less than 18 holes, 9% (986) have more than 18 holes and 60% (6,291) have exactly 18 holes.

Source: Longitudes Group Green Grass database

INDUSTRY NEWS

Hero World Challenge sets 2021 field

Expanded field includes major champions, 2 Olympic gold-medal winners, the Players champion and 15 of the top 20 players in the Official World Golf Ranking

Horseshoe Bay Resort’s Cap Rock Clubhouse receives honor

Golf Inc. recognizes clubhouse as Clubhouse of the Year for its functional, luxury ‘village’ concept

NBC Sports Next acquires RevTechPlus

RevTechPlus offers a revenue-management system that features a proprietary algorithm that constantly factors in weather, tee-time demand and historical data

Rory McIlroy plays SuperStroke grip in CJ Cup win

In winning 20th PGA Tour title, McIlroy plays Pistol GT Tour

Golftec opens instruction, clubfitting center in Durham, N.C.

New 3,300-square-foot facility features 5 golf simulator bays, powered by Foresight Sports, for instruction and practice

T-Shotz’s JW Fisher named General Manager of the Year by  GKCRA

Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association honors Fisher, GM at the restaurant, golf and entertainment facility, at Gilbert/Robinson Leadership and Awards Dinner on Oct. 3

Lyle & Scott, Golfickers collaborate on collection

Scottish apparel brand joins with Japanese golf collective to create a capsule collection that consists of seven different pieces, with silhouettes taken from the Lyle & Scott archive

BallenIsles CC's Andrei Daescu selected in MLP draft

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., club's head racquet sports professional chosen to compete in Pritchard Cup, Nov. 5-8 in Dripping Springs, Texas

Golfweek to feature ParOne-distributed content

Website to include golf video content produced by professional golf tours, media companies globally

Landscapes Golf Management, 59club partnership yields results

Launched in early summer, partnership bolstering staff service processes, guest and member interactions at LGM-operated golf courses

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The inside story of the Divot Board

Divot Board CEO Bo Longo joins 'Behind the Golf Brand' to discuss the simple training aid that delivers instant feedback after each stroke.

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CALENDAR

NOVEMBER
6: RARE, Bear Creek Golf Club in Dallas, Texas | Info
9-10: National Golf Course Owners Association Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat 2021, Monterey, Calif. | Info
21-24: World Golf Expo 2021, Hainan, China | Info

JANUARY
25-28: PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info

FEBRUARY
5-10: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, Calif. | Info

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