Friday Oct 27, 2023
FIRST THOUGHT

Golf Datatech's National Rounds Played Report showed an increase of 1.6% for September 2023 and +3.8% year to date when compared to September 2022. The Mountain region was the most active with rounds up 8.7% over 2022.

IN THIS ISSUE

> Design Notes: Beau Welling breaks ground on the Peninsula Club | Read
> Reopening of Kapalua's Plantation Course serves as 'good medicine' | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Should the PGA Tour calendar end with the season-ending Tour Championship?

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Design Notes: Beau Welling breaks ground on The Peninsula Club
Bill Bergin readies Georgia’s Valdosta Country Club for its reopening; Singapore Island’s historic Island course gets a Nelson & Haworth renovation

INDUSTRY NEWS
Golf rounds in the United States were up 1.6% for September 2023 and 3.8% year to date when compared to 2022
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Despite falling by 3.7% in September, golf apparel sales still remain 4.1% ahead on a year-to-date basis thru the end of Q4
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Golf fitness brand to provide LPGA and Epson tour players with GolfForever Swing Trainers and personalized plans in its app
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Organizations join the Semper Fi & America’s Fund on the Double Down for Veterans match campaign that benefits critically ill and injured service members, veterans and military families
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Princeton, New Jersey, private club embraces course designer William Flynn’s original intent, while preserving the course for future generations
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PGA of America player engagement consultant for the Northeast Region earns the highest educational designation a PGA of America member can obtain
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> Masters, Open Championship exemptions for LIV players? Seems doubtful
[Josh Berhow | Golf.com | Read]

> Portmarnock would be considered to host Open Championship, but ‘huge impediments’ stand in the way
[Evin Priest | Golf Digest | Read]

> LIV Golf announces ‘Promotions’ events; format and eligibility
[Rex Hoggard | Golf Channel | Read]

#QOTD
"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do."
— Bruce Lee
ICYMI
Reopening of Kapalua's Plantation Course serves as 'good medicine'
While August's tragic wildfires tested the island's resiliency, the PGA Tour's 2024 season-opening course will shine the spotlight on the Hawaiian island's recovery
TUNING IN

LPGA Tour: Maybank Championship
Site: Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Television [ET]: Today, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Golf Channel).

European Tour: Commercial Bank Qatar Masters
Site: Doha Golf Club, Doha, Qatar.
Television [ET]: Today, 3-9 a.m.; Saturday, 3:30-9 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 2:30-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).

Asia Pacific Golf Confederation: Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
Site: Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Melbourne, Australia.
Television [ET]: Today, 1-4 a.m. (ESPN2); 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. (ESPN+); Saturday, 2-5 a.m. (ESPN2-tape delay), 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. (ESPN+); Sunday, 2:30-5:30 a.m. (ESPN2-tape delay).

TFC PODCAST NETWORK

GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Adare Manor on deck for 2027 Ryder Cup
Irish Minister Catherine Martin joins 'Golf Innerview' host Ann Liguori to discuss golf in Ireland and preparation for the next European Ryder Cup
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
The healing power of golf for kids who can use a boost
PGA Teaching Pro Kevin Corn joins host Colin Weston to discuss the impactful program he spearheads at the Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital outside of St. Louis
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]

THE MODGOLF PODCAST
The rise of golf in Uganda
Isaiah Mwesige, CEO of the Afriyea Golf Academy, joins host Colin Weston to tell the story of golf in his native land
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]

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CALENDAR

NOVEMBER
5-8: International Association of Golf Administrators Conference, Frisco, Texas | Info

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