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A mixed-gender team event could be added to the 2028 Olympics. Antony Scanlon, executive director of the International Golf Federation, revealed that he submitted a proposal to the International Olympic Committee at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. Scanlon noted the success of other mixed-team events at the Paris Olympics and expressed strong enthusiasm among players to compete together, aiming for another medal opportunity alongside the existing individual men’s and women’s events.
IN THIS ISSUE
> Best Practices: Kenwood CC expands retail horizons | Read
> TFC Inbox: Is pace of play pro golf's ticking time bomb? | Read
POLL
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
From a golf perspective, what are you most looking forward to — either personally or for the sport as a whole — in 2025?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with the city and state of residence.
> Responses to last week's question: The First Call's Gary Van Sickle wrote about professional golf's pace-of-play issue and the Shot Clock Masters. How do you believe the issue should be addressed? | Read
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The Bethesda, Maryland, club boosts member engagement and sales by expanding lifestyle merchandise and hosting unique events that cater to the community's diverse interests
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> American Ryder Cup players to receive increased stipend in 2025 [Cameron Jourdan | Golfweek | Read]
> Major champs, rising stars among the nine players in line to earn last-minute Masters invites via OWGR [Christopher Powers | Golf Digest | Read]
> Jessica Korda eyes return to LPGA in 2026 [Max Schreiber| Sports Illustrated | Read]
"Don't give up. Don't lose hope. Don't sell out."
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The First Call readers express their opinions on the topic and offer possible solutions
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You hear the clock slowly ticking as the shopping days wind down. You’ve got most of your shopping done, but you’re still searching for that little something special as a stocking stuffer. Relax … we’ve got your back with this list.
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VIDEOS
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
5 tips to help women get into golf
Birdies Babes Golf founder Courtney Campbell joins host Colin Weston to discuss ways in which the first-timer's intimidation factor can be mitigated
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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]
PODCASTS
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Why branding is about so much more than a great logo
Derek Sussner, founder of Sussner, joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss how branding is playing a key role in the golf course industry
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April 22-27, 2025 | Louisville / Lexington, Kentucky
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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
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
