Friday Nov 13, 2026
FIRST THOUGHT

POLL OF THE WEEK

IRON SHARPENS IRON
What brand of irons do you play?
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Last week: What brand of driver do you play? | Results

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

SELLING POINTS
What characteristics do you look for when buying a set of irons?
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Last week: What characteristics do you look for when buying a driver? | Read

BUSINESS
More than a gift guide at Interlachen Country Club
Discovering new products and helping members stay connected to the club during the holiday season.
GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS
New Tuesday programming, digital learning tools and diverse topics across four days help attendees personalize their education
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Co-located event brings performance fabric sourcing and textile technologies to PGA Show attendees
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Seasonal event features discounts on golf footwear, lifestyle models and select accessories
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Experienced pro moves south from Philadelphia Cricket Club
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Beau Welling-designed golf course, upgraded practice facilities and reimagined clubhouse with new restaurant from award-winning chef Ford Fry will begin welcoming members Nov. 23
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Troon will oversee golf and amenity operations, golf course agronomy and sales and marketing for the Banning, California, club as well as the Sun Lakes community homeowners association
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Championship golf and bespoke lodging starts at $440 per person
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

➡️ Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64
Joe Reedy | Associated Press | Read

➡️ Dan Hicks shared the TV stage in golf and got plenty in return. Expect anything different?
Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read

➡️ Bryan Bros sued over alleged ‘stolen’ YouTube golf idea
Sean Zak | Golf.com | Read

TRAVEL
Southwest Ireland's fairytale fairways tee up Ryder Cup glory
Ahead of the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, sweeping luxury upgrades and world-class links turn this Irish region into golf's ultimate pilgrimage destination for players worldwide.
TFC PODCAST / VIDEO NETWORK

RECENT DROPS

🎧 THE FAIRWAY TO RETAIL SUCCESS
Smarter buying, better planning and seasonal retail success
Guest: Dan Roud, head golf professional at Lookout Point Country Club.
Listen | Archives

🎧 DRIVER$
How golf's 5 million acres benefit the world
Guest: Forrest Richardson, founder of Forrest Richardson Golf Course Architects.
Listen | Archives

🎧 GRAPES & GREENS
The vision driving J.Lindeberg forward
Guest: Rob Tankard, managing director, J.Lindeberg UK..
Listen | Archives

🎧 | ▶️ GOLF AND THE GOOD LIFE
The case for October golf trips across the pond
Co-hosts: D.J. Jones and Connor Evers.
Listen / Watch | Archives

🎧 | ▶️ CONTENT CLUBHOUSE
'Coach' Brandon Bauman: Keeping it simple
Guest: Brandon Bauman, former tour pro and current instructor and social media personality.
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

▪️Data Engineering & Architecture Manager
Heritage Golf Group
Herndon, Virginia | Info

▪️Assistant Golf Professional
Papago Golf Club
Phoenix, Arizona | Info

▪️Greenskeeper
Edgewater Golf Club
Lancaster, South Carolina | Info

▪️ The First Call Job Board
▪️ Buffalo Groupe Job Openings

GOLF IN MOTION MONTHLY

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Each monthly report is designed to provide the golf industry with a consistent, data-driven benchmark to help operators, brands, investors and industry leaders identify trends, and make more informed business decisions.

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CALENDAR

JANUARY
26: AGM Retail Conference, Orlando, Florida | Info
26-29: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info

COMPLETE CALENDAR >

To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.