Thursday Nov 02, 2023
FIRST THOUGHT

Tiger Woods is making another debut at this week's World Wide Technology Championship. No, no, he's not returning to competitive action — again. This time, El Cardonal at Diamante, the creation of Woods' TGR Design, is hosting the PGA Tour event in Mexico, and it's the first time a Woods-designed course has hosted a PGA Tour event.

IN THIS ISSUE

> LIV Golf players want rankings? Well, here you go | Read
> Design Notes: William Flynn-designed Springdale gets renovation | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

If the goal of the men's majors is to have the world's best players, then shouldn't the qualification standards for LIV players be reviewed — and possibly changed?

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.
Read responses to last week's question.

LIV Golf players want rankings? Well, here you go
The First Call's Gary Van Sickle has been crunching numbers for his LIV Golf Rankings and while the No. 1 player is not surprising, other results were telling
Design Notes: William Flynn-designed Springdale gets renovation
Lester George and Landscapes Unlimited share the joy at North Carolina’s Contentment; Mackenzie & Ebert add a new hole at the Struie Course at Scotland’s Royal Dornoch

INDUSTRY NEWS
The Robert Trent Jones Jr. design in Dana Point, California, continues its yearlong anniversary by looking back at people, events and programs that helped shape the property
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Collaboration will streamline production and distribution across borders to lower costs, and make golf simulation more accessible to all players in the U.S. and Canada
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Buhrman will oversee golf operations, agronomy, food and beverage, retail, and sales and marketing for the award-winning property in Sanford, North Carolina
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PGA Tour event returns to Torrey Pines Golf Club, Jan. 24-27; ticket prices to increase in January
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New double chrome and double black finishes expand PXG’s irons lineup; PXG Gen6 irons are available in two models and feature a clubface that is 15% thinner than its predecessor
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Campaign runs throughout November and will encourage golfers booking tee times on GolfNow and TeeOff to 'Round-Up' to benefit NFL’s Salute to Service that supports the military community
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Four-episode 'Golf VS.' series begins streaming Nov. 6 and features all-star athletes, including Olympian Shaun White and NHL star Tyler Seguin
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New Lifestyle Package offers the opportunity to join both Bay Harbor, Michigan, clubs and receive exclusive membership privileges
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> PGA Tour taking over management of former Honda Classic, new title sponsorship on the verge of signing
[Adam Schupak | Golfweek | Read]

> Jim Furyk to design his first course at new Glynlea Country Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida
[Jason Lusk | Golfweek | Read]

> Vancouver Park Board rejects golf course redevelopment
[Global News | Watch]

#QOTD
"On good teams coaches hold players accountable, on great teams players hold players accountable."
— Joe Dumars
TUNING IN

PGA Tour: World Wide Technology Championship
Site: El Cardonal at Diamante, Los Cabos, Mexico.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet

PGA Tour Champions: TimberTech Championship
Site: The Old Course at Broken Sound Club, Boca Raton, Florida.
Television [ET]: Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet

LPGA Tour / Japan LPGA: Toto Japan Classic
Site: Taiheiyo Club (Minori), Ibaraki, Japan.
Television [ET]: Today, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Golf Channel); Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 11 p.m. to 2 a .m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard

European Challenge Tour: Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final
Site: Club de Golf Alcanada, Mallorca, Spain.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Sunday, 5:30-10:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).
Leaderboard

TFC PODCAST NETWORK

THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Storyteller Danielle Tucker talks golf and a 25-plus-year radio career
The Hawaii-based host of 'The Golf Club Radio Show' joins host Colin Weston to share tales of her more than quarter century in journalism and how her show has evolved
[Listen | More 'The ModGolf Podcast' episodes]

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
[Listen | More "Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori" episodes]

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]

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

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