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After winning the RSM Classic on Sunday, Ludvig Aberg said, "It’s been six months I’ll never forget." You think? Six months ago, the 24-year-old Swede was still enrolled at Texas Tech University. He then secured his 2024 PGA Tour card by topping the PGA Tour University rankings after the conclusion of the NCAA D-I Championships and, shortly thereafter, made his pro debut at the RBC Canadian Open (tying for 25th). When he won the European Tour's European Masters in early September, he solidified himself as a European Ryder Cup captain's picks — and became the first player to play in a Ryder Cup before recording a major appearance. In winning his first PGA Tour title, Aberg shot 61-61 on the weekend to finish at 29-under 253, tying or setting six scoring records along the way. In 11 PGA Tour starts as a professional, Aberg's totaled 10 made cuts and eight top-25s. So, yeah, it's hard to forget that kind of start to a professional career.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Inside Kevin Norby’s restoration of A.W. Tillinghast’s Golden Valley | Read
> TFC Inbox: What's on your holiday wish list? | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Tiger Woods has announced he will play in the Hero World Challenge, Nov. 30-Dec. 3 in the Bahamas. Do you enjoy watching Woods play as much now as when he was dominating the game?
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.
> Read responses to last week's question.
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TFC contributor Bradley S. Klein provides a unique perspective on the club’s two-year process to reclaim the Golden Era architect’s original intent
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The shopping season is about to be in full swing (no pun intended), making it the ideal time to ask for that golf gift you might not otherwise buy for yourself
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Bonfit America: Launches its holiday-season campaign with a gift of the limited white Brush-t with the purchase of any Brush-t Holiday Bundle. The Brush-t is designed to reduce resistance at impact and eliminates deflection to ensure greater accuracy. All Brush-t packs are included in the Holiday Bundle. There are four brush-t models to select from: 3 wood, 2 inch; driver, 2.2 inch; oversize, 2.4 inch; and XLT, 3.1/8 inch. The cost is $24.99.
LPGA: Honors its 18 individual award winners at the Rolex LPGA Awards, held Nov. 16 in Naples, Florida. Winners included Jane Park (Heather Farr Perseverance Award), Lexi Thompson (Founders Award), Hae Ran Ryu (Louise Suggs Rookie of the Year), Lilia Vu (Rolex Annika Major Award), Jim Fitterling (Commissioners Award) and Sheri Hayes (Ellen Griffin Rolex Award). Also, Rolex First-Time Winners were Vu (Honda LPGA Thailand), Ruoning Yin (DIO Implant LA Open), Grace Kim (Lotte Championship), Rose Zhang (Mizuho Americas Open), Allisen Corpuz (U.S. Women’s Open), Linn Grant (Dana Open), Elizabeth Szokol (DOW Great Lakes Bay Invitational), Alexa Pano (ISPS Handa World Invitational), Megan Khang (CPKC Women’s Open), Chanettee Wannasaen (Portland Classic), Ryu (Walmart NW Arkansas Championship) and Angel Yin (Buick LPGA Shanghai).
> Ludvig Aberg with another 61 wins at Sea Island to cap amazing 6 months as a pro
[Associated Press | Read]
> Amy Yang captures her first American LPGA title and cashes in on $2 million
[Associated Press | Read]
> Nicolai Hojgaard produces big finish to win season-ending World Tour Championship
[Associated Press | Read]
> Paul Azinger out as NBC golf analyst as 5-year contract not renewed
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
"You have no control over other people’s taste, so focus on staying true to your own."
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Get your holiday shopping started with this selection of golf and lifestyle products.
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
A look at Italy's one-of-a-kind course
Ottavio Coppola, golf manager at Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, joins host Ann Liguori to talk about the country's lone PGA National course — and Italy, as well
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BEHIND THE GOLF BRAND
Seamus Golf: More than meets the eye
Co-founder and CEO Akbar Chisti joins host Paul Liberatore to discuss his company's origins as a clubhead manufacturer and its growth
[Listen | More 'Behind the Golf Brand' episodes]
DRIVER$
Technology innovation fuels 'smart ranges'
Toptracer national sales director Alex Goodman joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to talk about how technology is driving on-course revenue
[Listen | More 'Driver$' episodes]
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JANUARY
23-26: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
29-February 1: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Phoenix, Arizona | Info
MARCH
4-8: Club Management Association of America World Conference and Club Business Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada | Info
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