Thursday Oct 22, 2026
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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

How Tyler Denoff turns golf courses into fine wood art
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
GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS
Zaber will lead ticketing, premium hospitality and event experience for TGL, WTGL and the upcoming Professional Flag Football League
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The offering will allow golfers to order food and drinks, and have it delivered on the golf course via drone
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The firm has completed a series of projects that advance the RTJ II Golf Course Architects' original design vision for the 27-hole resort in Portugal’s Algarve region
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On-course and practice technology tightens the game improvement connection
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World championship competition combines charitable giving and opportunities for junior golfers and Special Olympics athletes
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The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort and The Santa Maria offer golf and beachfront luxury on the Pacific coast of Panama City
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

➡️ 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

ICYMI
Golf Business Live: Forrest Richardson, course architect
Discover how golf course owners can drive environmental sustainability and economic growth in this conversation with Richardson.
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Guest: Jaquan Ware, content creator.
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TFC GOLF JOB BOARD

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS

▪️Pathways Launch Internship Program
USGA
Liberty Corner, New Jersey | Info

▪️Pathways Discover Internship Program
USGA
Pebble Beach, California | Info

▪️Irrigation Manager
Oasis at Death Valley
Death Valley, California | Info

▪️ The First Call Job Board
▪️ Buffalo Groupe Job Openings

GOLF IN MOTION MONTHLY

Buffalo Research's new Golf in Motion Monthly tracks year-over-year visitation trends across traditional golf facilities, off-course retail, golf entertainment venues and sporting goods retailers using anonymized movement data from approximately 30 million mobile devices.

Each monthly report is designed to provide the golf industry with a consistent, data-driven benchmark to help operators, brands, investors and industry leaders identify trends, and make more informed business decisions.

The report is free. Upon signing up, you will receive the updated monthly reports straight to your inbox.

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CALENDAR

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

COMPLETE CALENDAR >

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