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To The First Call | Extra poll question "Are you willing to pay the ticket prices the Ryder Cup is asking for the 2025 matches?" 94% of the 1,110 voters selected "No."
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What is your opinion regarding the ticket pricing structure for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park's Black Course?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with the city and state of residence.
Broomsedge Golf Club: Begins welcoming limited preview play of its course. Kyle Franz and Mike Koprowski co-designed the Rembert, South Carolina, course. The club also continues to build its onsite team as the latest addition is Trevor Murphy as head golf professional.
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[Evan Rothman | Golf.com | Read]
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PODCASTS
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
How the Stand Up and Play Foundation is connecting the dots
Board member Karen Atkinson joins host Ann Liguori to tell her story and share how the organization is giving disabled veterans opportunities to participate in a variety of sports
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VIDEOS
MO GESUALDI
The realities of recruiting
Fiona Clancy, a senior at Beachside High in St. Johns, Florida, and a member of the school's 2023 state championship team, joins host Mo Gesualdi to talk junior golf and college recruitment
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MO GESUALDI
Lorin Anderson, CEO / founder, The Proponent Group
Anderson joins instructor Mo Gesualdi to share insights on golf instruction and its impact on facilities, members, and instructors
[Watch | More 'Mo Gesualdi' instructional videos]
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April 22-27, 2025 | Louisville / Lexington, Kentucky
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NOVEMBER
3-6: International Association of Golf Administrators, Monterey, California | Info
JANUARY
21-24: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
FEBRUARY
3-6: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, California | Info
5-9: Club Management Association of America World Conference and Club Business Expo, Tampa, Florida | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
