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Of the 720 readers who responded to The First Call | Extra poll question "Which of these racket sports do you play?" 67% chose "Neither" to the options of tennis and pickleball. Fifteen percent chose "Pickleball only," while 9% chose "Tennis only" and "Both," respectively.
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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.
LIV Golf: Agrees to a three-year partnership with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to deliver innovative sport-for-protection programs for refugees and internally displaced people and their host communities. A $10 commitment will support up to one million people of diverse ages, genders and abilities in displacement settings.
Fiberbuilt Golf: Launches a new website design at FiberbuiltGolf.com. The site features easier navigation and allows users to search by the company’s key product categories or by its three unique hitting surfaces. Also, a new video series has been added that features a full set of instructions for how to maximize a golfer's game with the Fiberbuilt Grass Series Practice Station.
Piza Golf: Unveils the company's rebranding, which feature three unique logos. At the foundation of each Piza Golf logo lies a butterfly, symbolizing change, freedom and natural beauty. Also, with eight letters in the company's name, the logo was intentionally crafted to resemble the infinity symbol with the aesthetic harmony and balance of the Golden Ratio, representing the concepts of limitlessness and eternity. On Piza Golf Signature projects, the designers integrated Agustin Piza's signature into the horizontal Piza Golf logo.
U.S. Golf Association: Selects Charlotte Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, to host the 2028 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship and 2033 U.S. Senior Open Championship. Designed by World Golf Hall of Famer Donald Ross, Charlotte Country Club opened its first nine holes in 1910, with the second nine completed five years later. The club was first known as the Mecklenburg Club. Ron Pritchard oversaw updates to the course in 2007, while Andrew Green will lead a complete restoration of the course and practice facility over the next two years. The project will restore and retain the original Ross character and features while replacing aging infrastructure.
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PGA Tour: Zozo Championship
Site: Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, Chiba, Japan.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel).
LPGA Tour: Maybank Championship
Site: Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. (NBC Sports app); Thursday-Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Sunday, 6:30-10:30 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay).
European Tour: Genesis Championship
Site: Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, Incheon, South Korea.
Television [ET]: Today-Thursday, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. (NBC Sports app); Friday, 11:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (NBC Sports app); Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. (NBC Sports app); Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay).
PGA Tour Champions: Simmons Bank Championship
Site: Pleasant Valley Country Club, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Television: Friday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
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
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori episodes]
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
[Watch | More 'Mo Gesualdi' instructional videos]
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]
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.
