Justin Thomas is working to round his game back into the same form that has made him a 15-time PGA Tour winner. He's making his first start at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club since 2019 where he finished T17 in the inaugural Zozo Championship, and shot an opening-round 66 to trail Taylor Moore by four strokes. Thomas has won four times in Asia — twice each in Malaysia (2015, 2016 CIMB Classic) and Korea (2017, 2019 The CJ Cup at Nine Bridges).

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> 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry' podcast: U.S. Kids Golf Foundation vice president John Bryan's commitment to youth, player development | Listen

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?

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PODCASTS

DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
John Bryan’s commitment to youth, player development
The U.S. Kids Golf Foundation vice president joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to provide an introspective look at the game’s present and future
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside The Golf Industry' episodes]

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
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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); Today-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, 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); Today, 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).
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JANUARY
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