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AN OVERWHELMING MAJORITY
Of the 227 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "Do you agree that the DP World Tour should not allow LIV Golf players to play in its tournaments?", 85% responded "yes," they agreed.
POLL OF THE WEEK
CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES
What brand of golf ball do you play?
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Last week: Has LIV Golf brought about change that benefitted professional golf? | Results
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
WHAT'S IN A BALL?
What characteristics do you look for when buying a golf ball?
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Last week: When the dust settles on LIV Golf, what impact will the upstart tour have had on professional golf? | Read
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The custom furniture maker brings iconic holes and courses to life through Noble Tree Golf, crafting detailed 3D wooden art and tables for clubs and collectors
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➡️ How to fix the Presidents Cup (Yes, it’s still broken)
Bob Carney | Golf Digest | Read
➡️ WTGL to lean into female broadcast talent on ESPN and Ion
David Rumsey | Front Office Sports | Read
➡️ ‘Hardest decision I’ve had to make’: LIV major champ pens emotional farewell
Kevin Cunningham | Golf.com | Read
➡️ ‘Pick up some Tour-caliber venues’: Champions Tour pros see upside in PGA Tour overhaul
Adam Schupak | Golfweek | Read
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Discover how golf course owners can drive environmental sustainability and economic growth in this conversation with Richardson.
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NOVEMBER
8-11: International Association of Golf Administrators Annual Conference | Info
9-11: Golf Business Network Leadership Summit, Pinehurst, North Carolina | Info
JANUARY
26: AGM Retail Conference, Orlando, Florida | Info
26-29: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
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