Ryder Cup 2023
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Is a tie a proper finish for the Ryder Cup or Solheim Cup?
After a 14-14 finish at the recent Solheim Cup, the question was raised as to whether there should be a tiebreaker for such outcomes. The First Call readers share their takes
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Features
Noteefy proving to be a win-win for golfers, courses
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Design Notes
Royal Birkdale unveils future changes
Latest Industry News
  1. Pro Golf Weekly: Names Mike Bailey as travel editor
  2. Troon: Maui golf courses reopening
  3. Golf Datatech: Apparel sales slowdown led by headwear
  4. Golf Datatech: End of season recovery for golf equipment sales
  5. Marin CC: Raises $200,000 for Okizu Foundation
  6. Weatherman Umbrella: Official U.S. Ryder Cup umbrella now available
  7. Kostis & McCord Off Their Rockers: New episode premieres
  8. Synergy Group Marketing: Unveils rebranding
  9. Golf Pride: Partners with Stephen Curry’s Underrated Golf
  10. Industry Notes: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
  11. Uneekor Golf: 'Golf More' promotion ends Sept. 30
  12. Club Champion: Announces content partnership with Me and My Golf
  13. SuperStroke: Adds golf influencer Mei Brennan as brand ambassador
  14. Industry Notes: Monday, September 25, 2023
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PGA PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT
  1. Todd McKittrick
  2. Corey John Higgs
  3. Gail Graham
DESIGN NOTES
  1. Jerry Pate to restore the bite to Teeth of the Dog
  2. Bobby Weed wows with Waynesville renovation in North Carolina
  3. Scotland’s Cabot Highlands proceeds with new Tom Doak course
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INDUSTRY NEWS
  1. Golf Datatech: Publishes August National Rounds Played Report
  2. Yorba Linda CC: Hires David Russi as general manager
  3. Arizona Biltmore GC: New Estates Course nearing completion
  4. The Indoor Golf Shop: Special offers for indoor golf season
  5. The Preserve GC: Readies for 2 prestigious amateur events
  6. GolfTrainingAids.com: Partner Sure-Golf inks Edoardo Molinari
  7. Sea Pines Resort: Offering 2 amenity-filled vacation packages
  8. Stewart Golf: Celebrates 20 years
  9. WSCGA: Top South Carolina junior girls to compete in Hilton Head
  10. The Ascendant LPGA: Tournament ot honor Hall-of-Famer Kathy Whitworth
  11. PXG: New 0317 T Irons round out PXG’s iron offerings
  12. Industry News: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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