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The USGA revealed its 2024 Golf Scorecard, the organization’s first report that highlights domestic golfer participation trends using information from scores posted under the World Handicap System. About 3.3 million golfers posted 77 million scores in 2023, and here are some intriguing trends:
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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?
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PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: PNC Championship
Site: Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Fla.
Television [ET]: Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel-Tape Delay), 2:30-4 p.m. (Peacock-Tape Delay), 4-6 p.m. (NBC-Tape Delay); Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Peacock), 1:30-4:30 p.m. (NBC)
GCSAA Fact Sheet
DP WORLD TOUR: Mauritius Open
Site: Mont Choisy Le Golf, Grand Baie, Mauritius
Television [ET]: Thursday-Friday, 3:30-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 4-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 1-6 a.m. (Golf Channel)
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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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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
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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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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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