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POLL OF THE WEEK
THE PUTTER FOR DOUGH
What brand of putter do you play?
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Last week: What brand of golf ball do you play? | Results
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
WHAT'S IN A PUTTER?
What characteristics do you look for when buying a putter?
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Last week: What characteristics do you look for when buying a golf ball? | Read
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Tucked in the remote pine forests of East Texas, the new Tom Doak-designed Wild Spring Dunes is a minimalist masterpiece on its way to becoming the state's premier golf resort.
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How local products, everyday essentials and smart buying decisions shaped a distinct golf shop experience.
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➡️ Austin Smotherman makes it two wins in a row on PGA Tour with playoff victory over Seamus Power
Associated Press | Read
➡️ Judge extends court-ordered block on President Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course in Washington
Michael Kunzelman | Associated Press | Read
➡️ LIV Golf’s collapse leaves the DP World Tour facing a promise it can’t afford to keep
Joel Beall | Golf Digest | Read
➡️ Cameron Young was closer to joining LIV Golf than anyone knew
Tim Schmitt | Golfweek | Read
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Flush with Saudi cash and bold ambitions, the upstart tour had room to remake pro golf. Instead, flawed formats, bad branding and zero vision made it a flop.
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The First Call readers break down what they look for in a golf ball, weighing soft feel, green spin and driver distance against the ever-rising cost per dozen.
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With easier access to the hardest tee times and a game already in form, the back end of the shoulder season deserves a second look.
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RECENT DROPS
🎧 | ▶️ GOLF AND THE GOOD LIFE
Stuff happens: Common golf travel problems and how to avoid them
Co-hosts: D.J. Jones and Connor Evers.
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🎧 | ▶️ CONTENT CLUBHOUSE
Jaquan Ware: A story of self-belief
Guest: Jaquan Ware, content creator.
Listen / Watch | Archives
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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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