Friday Nov 06, 2026
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POLL OF THE WEEK

IT'S SHOWTIME
What brand of driver do you play?
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

IN DRIVER WE TRUST
What characteristics do you look for when buying a driver?
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TRAVEL
Why Mesquite belongs at golf's big-boy table
Tucked between Las Vegas and Utah, this Nevada desert oasis delivers dramatic red-rock courses like Wolf Creek and casino perks — all without the high prices or chaos of the Strip.
FEATURES
Bryson DeChambeau on ... the Amish and Mars?
The Van Cynical Report delves into the two-time major champion’s wild observations, Andrea Pavan’s miraculous comeback from a three-story elevator fall and other odds and ends.
GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS
Partnership brings custom clubfitting, personalized assessment and professional coaching together at one central Phoenix destination
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Following the launch of Syrgex and Flexurx golf shafts, the new agreement builds on composite technology to unlock new opportunities across sports, footwear, luggage and consumer products
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G/Fore's premium footwear and apparel will be available in GolfN’s rewards-driven pro shop
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The company will be exhibiting at the 2027 PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, Jan. 26–29
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Brian Crowell recognized as PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year
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Michigan Golf Course Association recognizes Friedrich, director of golf course renovation and development for Boyne Resorts, whose career has spanned over 50 years in Michigan
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The broadcast will feature live coverage of the second round on Nov. 6, and the championship's final round on Nov. 7 from King & Bear Golf Course at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida
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The event at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, New Jersey, raised funds to benefit veterans and Gold Star families
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“Magnolia Dreams — The Story of the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur” and “2026 Masters Official Film” to premiere Nov. 24 in primetime
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The U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame goalkeeper and two-time Olympic gold medalist sets out to break 99 before the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup with LPGA Teaching Professional and Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor Trillium Rose in new LPGA instruction series, "Breaking 99," presented by Gainbridge
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With a win, the three-time The Annika champion will become eligible for the LPGA Hall of Fame
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

➡️ LIV and let die: Rival league tells bankruptcy court it will wind down operations
Doug Ferguson / Stephen Whyno| Associated Press | Read

➡️ LIV CEO reflects on league’s impact on the game: ‘The round of a lifetime for all of us’
Ryan Herrington | Golf Digest | Read

➡️ WTGL’s First Season Will Pay Players $11M in Prize Money
David Rumsey | Front Office Sports | Read

TFC PODCAST / VIDEO NETWORK

RECENT DROPS

🎧 ASSOCIATION OF GOLF MERCHANDISERS
Retail at the Home of Golf
Guest: Kevin Liddle, head of retail at St. Andrews Links.
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🎧 DRIVER$
How golf's 5 million acres benefit the world
Guest: Forrest Richardson, founder of Forrest Richardson Golf Course Architects.
Listen | Archives

🎧 GRAPES & GREENS
Costa Navarino's David Ashington on redefining the modern luxury golf experience
Guest: David Ashington, general manager of golf, Costa Navarino.
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🎧 | ▶️ GOLF AND THE GOOD LIFE
Stuff happens: Common golf travel problems and how to avoid them
Co-hosts: D.J. Jones and Connor Evers.
Listen / Watch | Archives

🎧 | ▶️ CONTENT CLUBHOUSE
Jaquan Ware: A story of self-belief
Guest: Jaquan Ware, content creator.
Listen / Watch | Archives

🎧 GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Ibcool's Jamie Handler talks fabric innovation, success secrets
Guest: Jamie Handler, president, Ibcool Athleisure Wear.
Listen | Archives

ARCHIVES: 🎧 Podcasts | ▶️ Videos

TFC GOLF JOB BOARD

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS

▪️Inside Sales Rep
Payntr Golf
Lake Oswego, Oregon | Info

▪️Customer Experience Specialist
Payntr Golf
Lake Oswego, Oregon | Info

▪️Operations Manager
Payntr Golf
Lake Oswego, Oregon | Info

▪️ The First Call Job Board
▪️ Buffalo Groupe Job Openings

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CALENDAR

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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