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| Wednesday Dec 04, 2024 |
According to the National Golf Foundation, an estimated 54% of all golfers will have made a golf-related holiday purchase online in 2024, up from 38% five years ago.
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IN THIS ISSUE
> "Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori" podcast: Travis Wilson, Balsam Mountain Preserve head golf professional | Listen
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
> Who could be the LPGA's next commissioner? Here are six speculative names (and a wildcard)
[Beth Ann Nichols | Golfweek | Read]
> Tiger Woods wishes the PGA Tour/LIV Golf deal were ‘further along’
[Bob Harig | Sports Illustrated | Read]
> Bandon Dunes instituting lottery to help manage high demand
[Josh Sens | Golf.com | Read]
> TaylorMade announces the acquisition of putter-maker Logan Olson
[Jack Hirsh | Golf.com | Read]
"I do not despair of this country ... The fiat of the Almighty, 'Let there be Light,' has not yet spent its force."
PGA Tour: Hero World Challenge
Site: Albany Golf Club, Nassau, Bahamas.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, noon to 2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2:30-5 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 1:30-4:30 p.m. (NBC).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
European Tour / Sunshine Tour: Nedbank Golf Challenge
Site: Gary Player Country Club, Sun City, South Africa.
Television [ET]: Thursday-Sunday, 4-9:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).
Asian Tour: Saudi International
Site: Riyadh Golf Club, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Television [ET]: Today-Thursday, 3:30-8:30 a.m. (NBC Sports app), 9:30 to noon (Golf Channel); Friday, 3:30-8 a.m. (NBC Sports app), 9:30 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Saturday, 3:30-8 a.m. (NBC Sports app), 9:30-11 a.m. (Golf Channel).
PODCASTS
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
An overlooked gem in North Carolina's mountains
Balsam Mountain Preserve head golf pro Travis Wilson joins host Ann Liguori to discuss the acclaimed Arnold Palmer design
[Listen | More "Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori" episodes]
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]
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]
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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