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Editor’s note: Mike Purkey, a longtime contributor to The First Call, has been a journalist for the Charlotte Observer, a senior editor at Golf Magazine, and a founding editor at Global Golf Post. “The Immortals of American Golf,” published...
In this episode, Jaquan Ware joins host Nate Moore to share his journey from a family man with a valet business to a viral golf content creator, highlighting how a simple challenge to his wife sparked rapid growth and success in social medi...
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Diamante Cabo San Lucas, a 1,500-acre oceanfront master-planned community along Mexico’s Baja peninsula, announced in July the launch of Legacy Golf Club. Limited to 250 families, the private club will be anchored by the new Legacy Course,...
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The First Call | Extra is your weekly recap of the golf industry ... and more
I've covered 200 majors (men's, women's, Ryder Cup, The Players, LPGA, US Am), a few hundred PGA Tour events for Morning Read, Sports Illustrated, Golf World and The Milwaukee Journal; Played 1,500 courses, 7 aces. I've been around.
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