Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
FIRST THOUGHT

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, The First Call will not publish Thursday-Friday, Nov. 27-28. We will resume Monday, Dec. 1. It is our hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How would you rate the early performances of PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp and LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler?

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GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS
Customers receive 30% off its popular training systems and products, Nov. 27-Dec. 7
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Rising Finnish star grabs one-stroke victory with Zenergy Pistol 1.0 putter grip
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World No. 1 Kiara Romero among players set to attend the event at Bel-Air Country Club, Jan. 16-18
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia, destinations West Course to host the Legacy Edition, following the first-ever Legends Tour event in Cambodia last week
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SPOTV to begin broadcasting LPGA coverage in Korea in 2026
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READ, WATCH, LISTEN

▪️ The backstory on how the Skins Game launched made-for-TV golf during Thanksgiving weekend
[Adam Schupak | Golfweek | Read]

▪️ Undercover Pro: Cheaters at high-stakes sim tourneys
[Golf Digest | Read]

ICYMI
Rethinking membership access: Board strategies for the future of membership
As demand for club access continues to grow, boards are rethinking traditional membership limits in favor of more flexible, data-driven models. They are adopting a more sophisticated approach to reevaluate their membership structures.

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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS

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GolfForever
Remote | Info

▪️ Assistant Coach, Women's Golf
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut | Info

▪️ Membership Representative
PGA of America
Frisco, Texas | Info

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CALENDAR

JANUARY
20-23: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info

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