Thursday Nov 14, 2024
FIRST THOUGHT

WalletHub, a personal-finance website, has released its report on 2024's Best Sports Cities, which compared 400 cities on more than 50 key metrics related to the five largest sports in the U.S. — football, baseball, basketball, soccer and hockey. Los Angeles, Boston and PIttsburgh ranked Nos. 1-3 in the Best Large Cities category, while Green Bay, Wisconsin; Buffalo, New York; and Glendale, Arizona, topped the midsize category. The top three in the small cities category were Clemson, South Carolina; West Point, New York; and Fayette, Mississippi.

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IN THIS ISSUE

> Hughes Norton still has plenty to say | Read
> TFC Holiday Market No. 1: Lifestyle | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Bernhard Langer, 67, won the Charles Schwab Cup Championship on Nov. 10 for his record-extending 47th PGA Tour Champions title. In addition, the Hall of Famer is a two-time Masters champion, has the second-most career wins on the European Tour (42), was a 10-time European Ryder Cup Team member and captained the victorious 2004 team? Do you believe he is underrated in comparison to the game's greatest players?

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.

Responses to last week's question.

Hughes Norton still has plenty to say
Even after publishing "Rainmaker" earlier this year, the former superagent has more stories — and opinions — to share, including thoughts on Tiger Woods' future and the upstart TGL
Sand Valley enhances group experience with custom merchandise options
The Wisconsin resort offers personalized apparel and accessories for groups, creating a tailored experience that leaves a lasting impression and strengthens guest loyalty
INDUSTRY NEWS
Show floor grows significantly and number of exhibits again exceeds previous year; registration is ahead YOY as industry capitalizes on continued growth in golf participation
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With its first sponsorship in golf, Best Buy will be TGL’s official retail technology partner
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Augusta, Georgia, course is under the management of Bobby Jones Links
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Golf tourism specialist will be promoted across the Troon portfolio of properties and marketed through Troon’s global media network and on-site at events
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Lyon’s story reflecting on his long, successful career was selected as this year’s top superintendent-written article in GCM
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Hall specializes in recipe development, food and wine pairings, menu design, kitchen and restaurant design consulting, and cooking with spirits and liqueurs
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> Rory McIlroy targets reaching Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele levels as goals pile up for 2025
[Associated Press | Read]

> LIV Golf announces 6 events, with 2 brand-new stops
[Sean Zak | Golf.com | Read]

> It's LPGA players who are awestruck by Caitlin Clark playing in their Annika pro-am
[Jay Coffin | Golf Digest | Read]

#QOTD
"Go for the pain of discipline, it weighs ounces. The pain of regret weighs tons."
— Jim Rohn
ICYMI
TFC Holiday Market No. 1: Lifestyle
A curated collection of items that are sure to spice up any gift-giving list

TFC PODCAST / VIDEO NETWORK

VIDEOS

THE MODGOLF LIVE SHOW
How to up your leadership game
Dr. Eric Boyd joins host Colin Weston to discuss how leadership skills can be improved in both the work and personal space
[Watch | More "The ModGolf Live Show" episodes]

UP RIVER FILM COMPANY
The Land as It Lies: True Blue
Architect Mike Strantz put his artwork on the ground, winning architect of the year after his True Blue design in 1998
[Watch | More Up River Film Company videos]

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]

LIBRARIES: Podcasts | Videos

TUNING IN

European Tour: DP World Tour Championship
Site: Jumeirah Golf Estates (Earth), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 2-8 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 1:30-7:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).

LPGA Tour; The Annika
Site: Pelican Golf Club, Belleair, Florida.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 2-2:30 p.m. (NBC Sports app), 2:30-5 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 1:30-2 p.m. (NBC Sports app); 2-4:30 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet

PGA Tour: Butterfield Bermuda Championship
Site: Port Royal Golf Club, Southampton, Bermuda.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Golf Channel).
GCSAA Fact Sheet

TFC Golf Job / Internship Board

> Head Golf Pro / Director of Golf
Quinnatisset Country Club
Thompson, Connecticut | Info

> General Manager
Nashua Country Club 
Nashua, New Hampshire | Info

> Director of Grounds
The Lookout Mountain Club 
Lookout Mountain, Georgia | Info

The First Call Job Board

TFC EVENTS
The Friars Golf Club: Kentucky Bourbon & Horses
April 22-27, 2025 | Louisville / Lexington, Kentucky
CALENDAR

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

View complete calendar

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