The First Call 11-16-2021

FIRST THOUGHT

Not one, not two, but three LPGA players aced the par-3 12th hole to win a leased $200K+ Lamborghini Huracan last week at the Pelican Women’s Championship. Austin Ernst made hers during the pro-am, followed by Pavarisa Yoktuan and Su Oh during the tournament. The odds of a Tour pro making an ace are about 3,000 to 1, according to the National Hole-in-One Registry. The odds for the average player? About 12,500 to 1.

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> Renee Powell will be the first recipient of the Charlie Sifford Award
[Gary Smits | Florida Times-Union | Read]

>Watch Matthew Fitzpatrick play the Unexpected Golf Challenge
[European Tour | YouTube | Watch]

> Charles Barkley says he's 'back to a 10' handicap
[Dan Patrick | The Dan Patrick Show | Listen (41:15)]

News and Features

Golf Course 101: A user’s guide

The West of Ireland Open Championship — Divot Bags

The First Call's Bradley Klein offers golfers a few basic tips on how to take care of their course before complaining about course conditions to the superintendent

FACT OF THE DAY

DID YOU KNOW?

In the United States, 15% of the golf courses are outside the geographic boundaries of a metropolitan or micropolitan area, otherwise known as a CBSA — a Core-Based Statistical Area. Only 6% of the total USA population resides outside the boundaries of a CBSA

Source: Longitudes Group Green Grass database

News and Features

Get To Know: Richard Mandell

Richard Mandell, owner of award-winning Richard Mandell Golf Architecture in Pinehurst, N.C., shares a simple recipe for being a good leader and success, along with a top-notch playlist.

TFC: In one sentence, describe what you do for a living.
RM: I work to instill strategy into every golf hole I design.

TFC: What time do you wake in the morning, and what time do you typically start the workday?
RM: I wake up at 5:30 each morning and am at the office by 8 a.m.

TFC: What are key elements to leadership or to being a good leader?
RM: Organizational skills, open-mindedness and patience.

TFC: What changes, if any, have you made based on the events of the past year?
RM: I just don't touch doorknobs as much.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Troon announces significant strategic investment from TPG and Rory McIlroy's Symphony Ventures to fuel next stage of growth

McIlroy has agreed to invest in the company in partnership with TPG to provide Troon with additional capital, resources, and expertise to build on its market leading position.

Black Friday deals at Pueblo Bonito Resorts

Six Properties in Los Cabos and Mazatlán Offer Up to 50% Savings

Pizá Golf reveals the Marina Mazatlan Golf Course Renovation

Agustin (Augie) Pizá employed his “reassessment” techniques to reduce the golf course’s overall footprint which allowed the proprietor to parcel off his land and save the golf course.

Troon selected to manage Bay Creek in Cape Charles, Virginia

Located along the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Bay Creek features 27-holes of golf, including an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature course, and a 9-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course

Tour Edge Staffer Bernhard Langer Wins PGA TOUR Champions Schwab Cup “Super Season” in Historic Fashion at Age 64

Back-to-Back Schwab Cup Victories for Tour Edge Staff Players as Langer Shoots “One of My Best Rounds Ever.”

GOLFTEC congratulates coach Chris Runyan for winning PGA Patriot Award

The Patriot Award is presented to the PGA Professional who personifies patriotism through the game of golf and demonstrates unwavering commitment and dedication to the men and women who have valiantly served and protected the United States of America.

SuperStroke grip trusted by Jason Kokrak during Houston Open

The 36-year-old Kokrak relied on the exceptional feel and stability of the popular SuperStroke model to capture his 3rd PGA Tour title in his last 28 starts.

Replaceable spikes from PrideSports® trusted by winner of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Houston Open

The Silver Tornado® is a multi-material cleat with a counter-rotational design that provides superior balance and stability, and was worn by Jason Kokrak during his victory.

Lyle & Scott to Exhibit at 2022 PGA Merchandise Show

Iconic golf-fashion brand to showcase sophisticated, versatile menswear collection

#QOTD

"When we hate our enemies, we are giving them power over us: power over our sleep, our appetites, our blood pressure, our health and our happiness."

— Dale Carnegie

CALENDAR

NOVEMBER
21-24: World Golf Expo 2021, Hainan, China | Info

JANUARY
25-28: PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info

FEBRUARY
5-10: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, Calif. | Info
19-23: CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo, San Diego, Calif. | Info

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

LAST CALL

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