Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
FIRST THOUGHT

Ninety-two percent of the 1,033 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "Would the LPGA be more popular if it adopted a LIV Golf competition approach?" chose "No."

POLL

> Should Ryder Cup players be paid to compete? | Vote
> Previous: Would you like to see the PGA Tour adopt a team aspect its season? | Results

IN THIS ISSUE

> TFC Inbox: The understated brilliance of Bernhard Langer | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What is your opinion about players being compensated to play in the Ryder Cup?

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.

INDUSTRY NEWS
Included are changes to eligibility, field sizes and the FedEx Cup points system
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Sieber believes new pace-of-play policy will have far-reaching ramifications
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Clubs offer moderate swing speed players a long-game option to achieve maximum distance with a gently modified version from the standard Halo XL fairway woods
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The driver features a triangular chassis and sharp geometric angles, specifically engineered to optimize forgiveness, distance and sound
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Indoor golf and entertainment provider unveils premium golf instruction deals, exclusive gift card bonuses and holiday giveaways
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Online custom golf club retailer is offering discounts throughout its product offerings
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Custom club fitter is offering free fittings with qualified club purchases, along with discounts on gift cards and gear
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Special event hosted J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship recipients as guests
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The rhodium-plated cup features a 2-dimesional logo of the tournament title with a pelican bust, ornamental handles and is topped with a female golfer
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

> Slow play continues to be a black eye for the LPGA. It's time to shrink the field at The Annika
[Beth Ann Nichols | Golfweek | Read]

> Lucas Glover slams changes being voted on by PGA Tour Policy Board: 'They think we're stupid.'
[Adam Schupak | Golfweek | Read]

> Brooks Koepka's LIV team gets new water partner
[Josh Carpenter | Sports Business Journal | Read]

> Sergio Garcia revives Ryder Cup dream with big tour decision
[Ben Parsons | Bunkered | Read]

#QOTD
"Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough."
— Josh Billings
ICYMI
TFC Inbox: The understated brilliance of Bernhard Langer
Longevity has been a key component to the 67-year-old German's legacy, but there is more to marvel at — and debate about — write readers of The First Call
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

TFC Golf Job / Internship Board

> Certified Personal Coach
Golftec – Lakegrove
Centereach, New York | Info

> Head Golf Professional
Oswego Lake Country Club
Lake Oswego, Oregon | Info

> Performance Academy Director
NCR Country Club
Dayton, Ohio | Info

The First Call Job Board

TFC EVENTS
The Friars Golf Club: Best of Napa '25
July 23-27, 2025 | Napa, California
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

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