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Notables about this week's RSM Classic, to be played at Sea Island Golf Club's Seaside and Plantation courses on St. Simon's Island in Georgia.
▪️ Davis Love III, a St. Simons Island resident who serves as tournament host, will make his 792nd PGA Tour start — and 14th RSM Classic start — to ranking third all-time behind Mark Brooks (803 starts) and Jay Haas (799).
▪️ Seven players ranked in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking are entered: Harris English (No. 11), Brian Harman (No. 31), Andrew Novak (No. 33), Michael Brennan (No. 39), Sam Stevens (No. 48), Ryan Gerard (No. 49) and Johnny Keefer (No. 50).
▪️ This is the 16th edition of the RSM Classic with seven past champions (eight wins) in the field: Chris Kirk (2013), Robert Streb (2014, 2020).
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NOVEMBER
18-20: Golf Business Canada Conference and Trade Show, Niagra Falls, Ontario | Info
JANUARY
20-23: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
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