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IN THIS ISSUE
> 'Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry' podcast: Don Rea Jr., president, PGA of America | Listen
> A woman's will to survive, but to also succeed | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your opinions of the PGA Tour Player Advisory Council's proposal for smaller fields and fewer tour cards?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with the city and state of residence.
PODCASTS
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Propelling the PGA of America into a new era
New association president Don Rea Jr. joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss his enthused and energetic vision for the PGA of America
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside The Golf Industry' episodes]
DRIVER$: 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
[Listen | More 'Driver$: Inside The Golf Industry' episodes]
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
[Watch | More 'Mo Gesualdi' instructional videos]
> Don Rea Jr. elected president of PGA of America
[Todd Kelly | Golfweek | Read]
> PGA National might sell to London-based private equity real estate firm for $425 million
[Alexandra Clough | Golfweek via Palm Beach Post | Read]
> Troon Golf’s Jeff Ma and the true story of MIT’s blackjack team
[Subpar | Golf.com | Watch]
> 'Sand Valley on steroids': Bandon's founders discuss why they're excited about their new project in Florida
[Derek Duncan | Golf Digest | Read]
"We don't need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful."
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Charles Schwab Cup executive director Tiffany Nelson-Thorne was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. It was at point an intense competitive drive helped her not only beat the disease, but rise to the ranks of being one of the best in her profession
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European Tour: Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
Site: Yas Links Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 2-8 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 1:30-7:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).
PGA Tour: World Wide Technology Championship
Site: El Cardonal at Diamante, Los Cabos, Mexico.
Television [ET]: Today-Sunday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: Lotte Championship
Site: Hoakalei Country Club, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 7-10 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
PGA Tour Champions: Charles Schwab Cup Championship
Site: Phoenix Country Club, Phoenix, Arizona.
Television {ET]: Today-Sunday, 5-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
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
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
