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Given that 81% of the population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, lives in urban areas, Open Links Golf created the Top Metro Courses in the U.S. list for 2022-23. The list is made up of 167 courses within a 10-mile radius of the center of the nation’s top 50 cities (based on population or GDP). The best city overall was Dallas with eight metro courses, while Miami was the best Metro city for public golf with five courses.
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> Question of the Week: Inspired by a list created by Open Links Golf, what are the top three courses (either private or public) within a 10-mile radius of where you live?
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Check out our updated holiday gift guide gallery that has apparel, equipment, tech ... practically something for everyone on your shopping list
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Announced: By The R&A, that The R&A Women in Golf Forum will be held for the first time at the Tanah Merah Golf Club in Singapore on Dec. 9. Staged during the Hana Financial Group Singapore Women's Open, the industry-leader forum will explore initiatives to encourage more females to play golf and enjoy successful careers in the sport. The list of presenters will include, Se Ri Pak, a World Golf Hall of Fame inductee; Jackie Davidson, director of golf development at The R&A; Karen Procter, secretary of the AGIF; Yuko Tahsiro, CEO of Accordia Golf; and Hana-Rae Seifert, general manager of NZ Golf.
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
How John Simpson used his polio and golf for the greater good
Host Colin Weston interviews the On Course Foundation founder about the nonprofit that introduces injured veterans to golf and opportunities within the industry
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Jason Deegan shares his must-play public golf destinations
Golfpass.com writer joins host Ann Liguori to talk all things golf travel and courses, from public to private and from domestic to international
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MARKETING TODAY WITH ALAN B. HART
Cultivating a community of brand advocates
Host Alan B. Hart interviews Traeger CMO Todd Smith, who discusses understanding your customers, adapting and finding innovative ways to engage
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DECEMBER
5-8: Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Conference, Columbus, Ohio | Info
JANUARY
23-25: Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Fla. | Info
24-27: PGA Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
FEBRUARY
6-9: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
10-12: West Michigan Golf Show, Grand Rapids, Mich. | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
