The First Call’s Scorecard, a compilation of the golf industry’s news for February 25-March 3, 2023.
BUSINESS
Jennipher Satterly Golf Landscapes: Named a St. Andrews Links Trust licensee. Jennipher Satterly, president of the Academy of Golf Art, becomes the first contemporary artist with a Master of Fine Art to receive that designation.
CHARITABLE
PGA Tour: Joins the Leadership Circle of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), while also renewing its platinum membership with the national nonprofit organization that serves as the national advocate to mitigate gambling-related harm. Also, the PGA Tour will roll out a cross-platform marketing campaign in support of NCPG’s Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.
COMPETITION
DIO Implant LA Open: Eight of the world’s top 10, including major champions Lydia Ko, Nasa Hataoka, Danielle Kang, Nelly Korda and Brooke Henderson, are among the early commits for the tournament, March 30-April 2 at Palos Verdes Golf Club. … Cologuard Classic: Kapalua Golf’s Plantation Course head golf professional Michael Castillo receives a sponsor exemption into the PGA Tour Champions event, March 3–5 at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Arizona. … United States Golf Association: Entries are open for the second U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, to be contested July 10-12, 2023 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 6 in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina. Entries will close on May 3 and the championship is open to both male and female professional and amateur golfers with a World Handicap System Handicap Index of 36.4 or less and an eligible impairment confirmed by a WR4GD Pass. Online entry is available here. … Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play: A limited number of VIP ticket packages are available for the May 24-28, 2023 tournament at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas. Tickets go on sale to the public on March 3 at 10 a.m. PT. Ticket packages start at $149.
PEOPLE
Ping: Announces Power Fitter Award winners, a list that includes 277 winners.