The First Call 10-21-2021

FIRST THOUGHT

Rankings always make for lively barstool banter, so when the Ultimate Global Golf Courses list dropped into the inbox, there was the usual reactions of agreement and amazement for where courses were slotted. Money.co.uk, a credit broker for consumer credit products, factored affordability, accessibility and social media presence into a total score. At No. 1 is Bethpage State Park’s Black Course on Long Island. Rounding out the top five are St. Andrews’ Old Course, Carnoustie’s Championship Course, Pebble Beach Golf Links and Bandon Dunes’ Bandon Trails.

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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> Jimerson's circuitous route lands him a piece of golf heaven at Bandon
[Jim McCabe | Power Fades | Read]

> Lifetime amateur: A conversation with Vinny Giles, the most accomplished male amateur player alive
[The Golfers Journal | Listen]

> Collin Morikawa approach game peerless, pinpoint
[Justin Ray | PGATour.com | Read]

How Galway Bay is elbowing its way into a crowded outerwear space

CEO Brian Finnerty joins 'Behind the Golf Brand' podcast to discuss how there is plenty of market share to go around, but that ultimately the superior products rise to the top

LISTEN

FACT OF THE DAY

DID YOU KNOW?

The oldest functioning public golf course is Foxburg Country Club, which was established in 1887 just north of Pittsburgh, Pa. After witnessing the game of golf at St. Andrews in Scotland, Joseph Mickle Fox introduced his east coast social circle to a small five-hole course back home. The course was later expanded to its current nine holes.

Source: Longitudes Group Green Grass database

INDUSTRY NEWS

USGA extends support of First Tee

USGA IDEA grant program delivers $200K to First Tee chapters in support of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility efforts

NBC Sports Next, Supreme Golf extend relationship

Multi-year agreement is designed to bolster exposure for GolfNow public golf course partners and introduce a new membership tool for recreational golfers

Donna Orender, Renee Parsons to open GenWL2L summit

Orender, Generation W founder and CEO, and Parsons, president and executive creative director of PXG Apparel, lead the speaker lineup for the Generation W Links to Leadership Summit

College Golf Experience announces new Mountain West Camp

Arizona's Wigwam GC to host camp that connects junior golfers with college coaches

Appointed: By deWiz Golf, manufacturer of a golf wearable, Jesper Karrbrink as the company’s chairman of the board. Karrbrink currently serves as chairman of Green Jade Games and previously was CEO at a handful of companies.

Introduced: By Titlieist, Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls with Radar Capture Technology (RCT) that enhance the TrackMan data capture of launch conditions in an indoor environment. The golf balls will be available through authorized Titleist trade partners in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as Titleist.com, beginning Nov. 3. The cost is $64.99 per dozen.

Signed: By Dragonfly Golf, Randy Chang, a PGA golf professional and 2020 Southern California PGA Teacher of the Year, as an accredited brand ambassador. Dragonfly Golf is a 3D measurement and coaching solution that measures a golfer’s swing performance.

FEATURES

Q&A: Steve DeWalle

Steve DeWalle, president of Richmond, Va.-based JT Spencer, a manufacturer of American-made embroidered belts and golf accessories, shares his “never stop” philosophy to success and why the Rappahannock River is his go-to place.

#QOTD

"Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on."

— Serena Williams

TUNING IN

PGA Tour: Zozo Championship
Site: Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, Chiba, Japan.
Television: Today, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel); Friday-Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).

LPGA: BMW Ladies Championship
Site: LPGA International Busan, Busan, South Korea.
Television: Today, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Friday-Sunday, 5:30-10 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay).

PGA Tour Champions: Dominion Energy Charity Classic
Site: The Country Club of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Television: Friday-Sunday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel).

European Tour: Mallorca Golf Open
Site: Golf Santa Ponsa, Balearic Islands, Spain.
Television: Today-Friday, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Golf Channel).

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

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

LAST CALL

Final lineup for St Andrews hickory matches.
2 Wood- 13*
Cran Cleek- 16*
2 Iron- 25*
Mid Iron- 28*
Mashie Iron- 32*
Mashie- 38*
Spade Mashie- 41*
Mashie Niblick- 45*
Niblick (deep groove)- 52*
Niblick (flanged)- 56*
Mashie Jigger- 43* (bump and runs)
Putter- Schenectady pic.twitter.com/5i3PIkz1y8
— NLE Golf (@nle_golf) October 20, 2021