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The early portion of golf's shoulder season was considered 'meh' based on September golf playable hours collected by Pellucid Corp. While up +1% over same period 2020, And what's the best day to play? Based on year-to-date data, "weekends are now basically weather-neutral while the weather decline is in weekdays, led by Fridays and Wednesdays," Pellucid's Jim Koppenhaver writes.
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With an $11.25 million investment from KarpReilly, the Pacific Northwest-based company looks to increase its presence in the marketplace
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Acquired: By TaylorMade Golf, Korean-based Nassau Golf Co. Ltd for an undisclosed amount. The deal represents TaylorMade’s third vertical integration in its golf ball business and the new entity, TM Golf Ball Korea, joins its other golf ball manufacturing facilities. Nassau Golf Co. Ltd has been part of TaylorMade’s golf ball supply chain for over 15 years.
Confirmed: By Troon, that the Troon Abu Dhabi Pro-Am will be held Jan. 31-Feb. 3 at three Middle East venues — Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and Abu Dhabi Golf Club. The pro-am will be held following the European Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links Abu Dhabi.
Launched: By Fore Hire, the Women Fore Hire Initiative. The mission is to empower women by creating a diverse pipeline of talent that connects directly to companies throughout the golf industry and beyond. Fore Hire has partnered with Moon Golf to create an accessible platform for women to find job opportunities. A virtual kickoff panel is scheduled for Dec. 1.
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In 2022, golf coverage previously shown on NBCSN will move to USA Network in an effort to increase exposure
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"All man's miseries derive from not being able to sit quietly in a room alone."
PGA Tour: World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba
Site: El Camaleon Golf Club at Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Television: Today-Friday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel).
PGA Tour Champions: Timbertech Championship
Site: The Old Course at Broken Sound, Boca Raton, Fla.
Television: Friday, noon to 3 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Sunday, 6-9 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay).
European Tour: Portugal Masters
Site: Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Club, Vilamoura, Portugal.
Television: Today-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 7-11:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).
Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation: Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
Site: Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Television: Today, 3-6 a.m. (ESPN2); Friday-Saturday, 5-8 a.m. (ESPN2).
NOVEMBER
6: RARE, Bear Creek Golf Club, Dallas, Texas | Info
7-10: International Association of Golf Administrators Annual Conference, Frisco, Texas | Info
8-10: National Links Trust Symposium on Municipal Golf, Washington, D.C. | Info
9-10: National Golf Course Owners Association Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat 2021, Monterey, Calif. | Info
21-24: World Golf Expo 2021, Hainan, China | Info
JANUARY
25-28: PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
FEBRUARY
5-10: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, Calif. | Info
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