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Of the 1,185 respondents to The First Call | Extra poll question "Should The Players Championship become men's golf's fifth major?", 62% chose "Yes," while another 10% selected "Maybe someday, but not now." The remaining respondents chose "No."
IN THIS ISSUE
> Design Notes: Brian Curley reimagines Nevada's Wildcreek | Read
> TFC Inbox: Golf's finest moments since 1950 | Read
> Best Practices: Arrowood innovates with official drinking team | Read
> Shop until you drop | Read
POLL
> Playing hickory-shafted clubs | Vote
> Previous: Should Augusta National Golf Club create a Women's Masters? | Results
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Regarding professional golfers and the media, should players be obligated to speak to reporters during a tournament week? Or does a player's communication via social media suffice?
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.
> The Ringer recently published The 100 Best Sports Moments of the Quarter Century, which included several golf entries. In your opinion, what have been the best golf moments since 1950? | Read
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South Africa’s Fancourt opens a new Gary Player nine; South Carolina’s Tidewater completes its bunker renovation.
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Readers of The First Call share golf's best moments since 1950, ranging from Ben Hogan's triple crown of majors in 1953 to Tiger Woods' fifth Masters win in 2019.
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The Association of Golf Merchandisers offers courses and clubs creative ways to make their pro shops pop with originality.
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Oceanside, California, course fosters a sense of community as golf shop and restaurant collaborate on initiative.
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Alma Mater Footwear: Unveils the Beta, its first golf shoe, which will be available nationally online at Alma Mater beginning May 1, 2025. Available in two styles, the Beta Longwing and Beta Light, the new shoes will retail for $288.
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> Viktor Hovland finds a swing that works and rallies to beat Justin Thomas at Innisbrook
[Associated Press | Read]
> PGA Tour Champions has its first two-time winner in 2025 in Miguel Angel Jimenez
[Todd Kelly | Golfweek | Read]
> LPGA error puts wrong player in three events, keeping three out. Who was impacted?
[Beth Ann Nichols | Golfweek | Read]
> How much do golf balls weigh? Here’s everything you need to know
[Kevin Cunningham | Golf.com | Read]
"The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it."
PODCASTS
DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
A unique case study in golf destination marketing
Guest: Sam MacPhail, CEO, Golf Prince Edward Island
Listen | Archive
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
How Tourism Ireland is promoting golf at home, abroad
Guest: Alison Metcalfe, vice president, Tourism Ireland
Listen | Archives
VIDEOS
THE COACH MO GOLF SHOW
How Rapsodo Golf is changing golf technology
Guest: Justin Bryant, Community Manager / Golf, Rapsodo
Watch | Archives
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Fun is the leading message for golf
Guest: Jay Karen, CEO, NGCOA
Watch | Archives
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS
> Vice President and Managing Director
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
Miami, Florida | Info
> Academy Coordinator / Player Development Professional
Coto De Caza Golf and Racquet
Coto De Caza, California | Info
> Business Manager
Cardinal Golf Club
Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia | Info
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April 22-27, 2025 | Louisville / Lexington, Kentucky
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MARCH
31-April 3: CMAA, Communications Summit, Charleston, South Carolina | Info
APRIL
2-4: Asia Golf Tourism Convention, Danang, Vietnam | Info
MAY
19-21: IAGTO European Convention, Gran Canaria, Spain | Info
JUNE
17-19: North America Golf Tourism Convention, Birmingham, Alabama | Info
24-25: NGCOA Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat, Monterey, California | Info
JULY
29-30: PGA Buying Summit, Frisco, Texas | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
