According to the National Golf Foundation, golf's charitable impact in 2022 was $4.6 billion. This total is up 18% from the previous estimate in 2016. Approximately 80% of all green grass facilities in the U.S. (roughly 11,000) hold some type of charitable event.

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> 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' podcast: Irish Minister Catherine Martin | Listen

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Does your community have enough reasonably priced golf experiences?

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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Adare Manor on deck for 2027 Ryder Cup
Irish Minister Catherine Martin joins 'Golf Innerview' host Ann Liguori to discuss golf in Ireland and preparation for the next European Ryder Cup
[Listen | More "Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori" episodes]

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
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]

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
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]

PGA Tour, DraftKings: Conducted a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale on Oct. 19, with former Arizona Cardinals player Larry Fitzgerald placing the ceremonial first bet. The sportsbook will officially open to the public on Friday, Oct. 20. The 13,000 square-foot space is the first of its kind to open at a PGA Tour tournament location, as TPC Scottsdale is home to the iconic WM Phoenix Open. The sportsbook includes state-of-the-art technology offering 32 betting kiosks, 3,400 square-feet of video walls and six ticket windows.

> Clippd named to manage NCAA golf scoring and rankings
[Greg Johnson | NCAA | Read]

> How John Hulede created a minority golf scholarship
[Jerry Bembry | Andscape | Read]

> Joaquin Niemann, like others in LIV Golf, faces uncertain future in majors
[Bob Harig | Sports Illustrated | Read]

> LIV’s life-changing riches aren’t guaranteed. Ask the 4 players who just got the boot
[Alan Bastable | Golf.com | Read]

> Dustin Johnson, Bubba Watson say suitors are lined up to purchase stake in their respective LIV teams
[Evin Priest | Golf Digest | Read]

PGA Tour / Japan Golf Tour: Zozo Championship
Site: Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, Chiba, Japan.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel).
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PGA Tour Champions: Dominion Energy Charity Classic
Site: The Country Club of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Television [ET]: Today-Sunday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet

LIV Golf League: LIV Golf Team Championship
Site: Trump National Doral, Doral, Florida.
Television [ET]: Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (The CW).

LPGA Tour: BMW Ladies Championship
Site: Seowon Valley County Club (Seowon Hills), Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Peacock); Thursday, 5-8 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Friday-Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay).
Leaderboard

European Tour: Estrella Damm Andalucia Masters
Site: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, San Roque, Spain.
Television [ET]: Today, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Sunday, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard

> Director of Operations and Tournaments
Wyoming State Golf Association
Laramie, Wyoming | Info

> Assistant Director, Golf and Tennis Center
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio | Info

> Food and Beverage Manager
Hershey's Mill Golf Club
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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