Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
FIRST THOUGHT

The talk of this week's PNC Championship will no doubt be about Tiger Woods' return to somewhat competitive golf since his horrific car crash in February. Should the 20-player field, though, gather round to tell stories of their major championship wins, then it could become an awkward conversation for Matt Kuchar. The other 19 players have won at least one major, amassing 67 as a group. Kuchar's best brush with winning a major was a second-place finish at the 2017 British Open.

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FACT OF THE DAY
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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New Unlimited Golf Stay and Play package includes ocean view resort accommodations and unlimited golf for two on Mauna Lani’s North and South courses
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Course named Costa Rica’s Best Golf Course during the 2021 ceremony in October
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Monterey, Calif., club hosts gastronomic society, established to maintain and promote the traditions of French cuisine, to celebrate Auguste Escoffier's 175th birthday. Escoffier was a renowned chef and author, and founder of Disciples d'Escoffier International of Monterey
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Kevin Na and Jason Kokrak teamed to birdie 12 of their last 13 holes and win the QBE Shootout
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NEWS AND FEATURES
Q&A: John Pugliese
John Pugliese, CEO of Landscapes Unlimited / Landscapes Golf Management, shares his thoughts on leadership, the inspiration of Ted Lasso and the construction of his ideal day.
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"Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right."
— Jane Goodall
CALENDAR

JANUARY
25-28: PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info

FEBRUARY
5-10: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, Calif. | Info
18-20: Toledo Golf Show, Toledo, Ohio | Info
19-23: CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo, San Diego, Calif. | Info
25-27: Colorado Golf Expo, Denver, Colo. | Info

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