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Earlier this month, Nelly Korda secured LPGA Player of the Year honors with three tournaments remaining. That, however, has not stopped her from adding to her accolades. On Sunday, Korda won The Annika for her seventh title of 2024. Korda, who also won the event in 2021 and 2022, joins Kathy Whitworth (1973), Nancy Lopez (1978, 1979) and Beth Daniel (1990) as the only Americans since 1970 with seven or more wins in a single season. She also is the first player since Yani Tseng in 2011 to win seven times in a single season.
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SkyGolf: Announces that until December 31 its SX400 handheld rangefinder is available at a $50 discount and the LX2 smart watch with cradle is $20 off. Also, the company is offering a $50 trade-in credit on the purchase a new SkyCaddie Pro 5X, LX5 and LX5C, and an additional $50 credit on the SX400.
Streetrod Golf Cars: Introduces its 2025 fleet of battery-powered golf cars that, for the first time, feature the option of lithium-ion battery power. Previously, Streetrods were only available in gasoline or lead-acid battery configurations. The new batteries have a longer lifespan, allowing Streetrod to offer an 8-year warranty versus the previous battery’s one-year option.
LPGA Foundation: Announces its 2024 class of Leadership Academy Scholars, recognizing five women who have demonstrated leadership, academic achievement and athletic excellence. Each scholar will receive a $5,000 scholarship to support their college education. The scholars are Olivia Cutting, (Notre Dame Academy; Worcester, Massachusetts); Kennedy Watts (Cass Technical High; Detroit, Michigan); Leah Rafii (James W. Robinson Secondary School; Fairfax, Virginia); Sydney Raines (Oakland Technical High; Oakland, California) and Jayda Sidney (Odyssey Charter High; Las Vegas, Nevada).
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> Rory McIlroy ends his year with another win in Dubai and a 6th title as Europe’s best
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> Nelly Korda rallies in Florida for her seventh LPGA win of the year
[Associated Press | Read]
> Rafael Campos goes from new father to first-time PGA Tour winner with a victory in Bermuda
[Associated Press | Read]
> Bandon Dunes put David McLay Kidd on the map — he’s been flying high since
[Josh Sens | Golf.com | Read]
> Donald Trump has separate meetings with PGA Tour commissioner, Saudi executive
[Rick Maese | Washington Post | Read]
"Mediocrity doesn’t just happen. It’s chosen over time through small choices day by day."
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THE MODGOLF LIVE SHOW
How to up your leadership game
Dr. Eric Boyd joins host Colin Weston to discuss how leadership skills can be improved in both the work and personal space
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UP RIVER FILM COMPANY
The Land as It Lies: True Blue
Architect Mike Strantz put his artwork on the ground, winning architect of the year after his True Blue design in 1998
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DRIVER$: 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
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April 22-27, 2025 | Louisville / Lexington, Kentucky
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JANUARY
20-22: NGCOA Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Florida | Info
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5-9: Club Management Association of America World Conference and Club Business Expo, Tampa, Florida | Info
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