The First Call’s Scorecard, a compilation of the golf industry’s news for July 15-21, 2023.
BUSINESS
▪️KemperSports, Roger Steele: Announce inaugural Youth Golf Week, a special youth programming initiative, July 24-30, to grow the game of golf and #MakeGolfCool. … Bookies Bonuses: Bookies are behind Rory McIlroy to win the British Open, listing him as a favorite to win. … PGA Golf Exhibitions: Announces its support of the 2023 African American Golf Expo & Forum, Aug. 19-22, in Louisville, Kentucky. … Boyne Golf: Resort to host IAGTO’s 2024 North America convention, June 17-21, 2024, bringing 350-plus golf tour operators and suppliers from around the world to Northern Michigan. … Bookies Bonuses: Bookies are behind Rory McIlroy to win the British Open, listing him as a favorite to win.
COURSES / COMPETITION
▪️Black Desert Resort: Ivins, Utah, destination to host the Black Desert Championship as part of the PGA Tour's 2024 FedEx Cup fall schedule, while the LPGA Tour will visit Black Desert in spring 2025.
GEAR
▪️GolfTrainingAids.com: Announces Chasing Majors line of training aids, designed specifically for junior golfers to quickly improve their swing and establish sound fundamentals. … Ping: Launches new G Le3 line of clubs, custom-engineered and custom-made for women. They are available for custom fittings and pre-order at authorized Ping golf shops. … Club Champion: Launches A.I. Fitter Co-Pilot, a new addition to the brand’s U.S. studios designed to help fitters get to the best equipment more quickly during a custom fitting. … SuperStroke: Rory McIlroy wins the Scottish Open with the Zenergy Pistol Tour grip. … SuperStroke: Vincent Norrman wins Barbasol Championship in playoff, playing the 2.0PT ‘Off The Truck’ putter grip.
PEOPLE
▪️Linda Hartough: Named honorary captain of the 48th Georgia / South Carolina Junior Challenge Matches, July 29-30 at Chechessee Creek Club, in Okatie, South Carolina. … The Fountaingrove Club: Welcomes Drew Boczon as executive chef to oversee menu creation and culinary operations at the Santa Rosa, California, club's signature restaurant, Summit Kitchen & Cocktails. … RGV Tour 2.0: Patrick Koenig passes the 300-course milestone in quest for world record to play 500 rounds of golf in a year.