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Sportico reports that PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan earned over $23 million in compensation for 2023, according to the Tour's most recently-filed tax return. The figure includes a $1,887,096 base salary, $12.1 million in bonus and incentive compensation, and $2.5 million in estimated post-retirement benefits. By comparison, Scottie Scheffler made $21,014,342 in official on-course earnings in 2023.
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IN THIS ISSUE
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What’s the worst golf advice you’ve ever received?
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> Responses to last week's question: What annoys you most when playing golf — either on or off the course? | Read
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Love Golf Design opens University of Alabama’s Crimson Reserve; Florida’s Delray Dunes basks in a Scot Sherman renovation
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Readers of The First Call express their displeasure about a range of course behaviors, including the failure to fix ball marks and playing music
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> PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan earned $23 million in total 2023 comp
[Daniel Libit | Sportico | Read]
> Opinion: Why women’s golf must remain women’s-only
[Hannah Arnold / Dana Fall / Amy Olson | New York Post | Read]
> Goodbye, chain drugstores. Hello, golf simulators.
[Ginia Bellafante | New York Times | Read]
“Continuous effort — not strength or intelligence — is the key to unlocking our potential."
VIDEOS
THE COACH MO GOLF SHOW
LPGA*USGA Girls Golf not stopping at 1 million
LPGA Foundation's Stephanie Peareth joins host Mo Gesualdi to discuss the transformative initiative for female junior golfers
[Watch | More "The Coach Mo Golf Show" episodes]
THE MODGOLF LIVE SHOW
How to up your leadership game
Dr. Eric Boyd joins host Colin Weston to discuss how leadership skills can be improved in both the work and personal space
[Watch | More "The ModGolf Live Show" episodes]
PODCASTS
DRIVER$: 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]
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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