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With two tournaments remaining on the 2024 LPGA schedule, England's Charley Hull, 28, is looking to close strong. On Sunday, Hull won the Ladies European Tour's Aramco Team Series – Riyadh in Saudi Arabia to snap a two-year winless streak. Signs of Hull returning to winning form have been evident. In her last four starts on the LPGA, she hasn’t finished outside the top 20. Her LET win was the fourth of her career to go along with two LPGA wins. Since her last LPGA win, Hull has totaled eight runner-up titles across the two tours.
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Chicago Golf Show: Announces that its 2025 event will be held February 27 to March 2 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners: Announces that Kevin Carroll has joined the firm as director of club consulting. Carroll will interact with current and potential clients to secure, administer and advise on a variety of services, including master planning, architectural design, engineering, interior design, and related services.
Omni La Costa Resort and Spa: Announces a two-year extension to continue hosting the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Championships on its North Course through 2028. Originally designed by Dick Wilson, the course quickly became a top PGA Tour destination after debuting in 1965. In recent years, the course received a renovation from Gil Hanse.
Blue Tees Golf: Unveils its lifestyle-inspired collaboration with TravisMathew, featuring a limited edition design of the Player+ GPS Speaker. This partnership is inspired by both brands’ roots in the culture of Southern California. The Blue Tees Golf x TravisMathew Player+ embodies the spirit of fun — as captured in the tagline, “Here for a good time.” The limited edition Player+ will be sold at all TravisMathew stores, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, PGA Tour Superstores and select pro shops, retailing for $249.
Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship: Reports that this year's 41st playing generated $17.1 million in economic impact on Mrytle Beach, South Carolina, and attracted 2,971 players from 49 states and 17 countries. Broken down, there was $11.1 million in direct impact and $6 million in non-direct and induced spending. Also, over 20,000 hotel room nights were reserved, equating to 38,282 visitor days, while the World Am generated 240,904 social media impressions and 166,452 organic views during tournament week.
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PODCASTS
DRIVER$: 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
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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
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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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NOVEMBER
4-6: International Association of Golf Administrators, Monterey, California | Info
JANUARY
20-22: NGCOA Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Florida | Info
21-24: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
FEBRUARY
3-6: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, California | Info
5-9: Club Management Association of America World Conference and Club Business Expo, Tampa, Florida | Info
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