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@ClevelandGolf announces its new Retro Collection of soft goods, a lineup inspired by the era when Cleveland Golf first established its name in the game. linksnation.com/a-retro-collec…

@TRUElinkswear launches Antigravity, a new performance golf 👟 powered by Pebax® superfoam, a tech widely used in elite distance running footwear. With featherweight cushioning, explosive rebound, & low compression. We took these for a spin last wk-Pure 🔥 linksnation.com/true-linkswear…

@PingTour's new i540 irons have arrived for review. These sexy looking players distance irons feature tungsten weighting, a faster forged face, and an air-pocket to help improve sound/feel. Available 4-9, PW, UW. #StrongLofts

@TannerCoffman2 #Turfhead #RockStar

@JohnstonGarrett Entirely different ticketed events. Like flights, usher the people out, clean up... new ones board. We were in the postgame presser with match 1 teams, as match 2 was on deck about to start.

Are the TGL matches like tennis majors tonight? You gotta clear the stands in between matches and fans need to provide a separate ticket for the nightcap?

What's your picks from the Rory menu? -Rock Shrimp - Yellow Fin - Filet *Skipping dessert

Here it is! #Rors

@TheMasters News: Rory's Tuesday Champions Dinner Menu.

@golfpridegrips is expanding its ALIGN MAX offerings - the brand's raised ridge technology is now available in the popular ZGRIP model, as well as Jumbo size in MCC Plus4. linksnation.com/golf-pride-bui…

Rory revealed to me in the @TGL postgame presser that he has a press conference tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to reveal his Tuesday Champions Dinner for @TheMasters.

Let's go!

Bone Valley. The land had a name long before the course. Hear it from @DavidMcLayKidd

Course News: @streamsong Golf Resort today revealed the official name and logo of its highly anticipated fifth golf course: Bone Valley, a striking new design by acclaimed architect David McLay Kidd. linksnation.com/streamsong-gol…

@pagolfhistorian Bravo Dave!

Incredibly honored to have been recognized by the Club and my teammates for my work leading up to and during the #USOpen last year at our annual employee meeting. I’m so proud to be entrusted to present the Club’s history. Thank you to my teammates and all who love #golfhistory!

@PingTour 's new s259 wedges have arrived for testing. We chose the T grind 58° lob wedge. The most versatile low bounce option with a bunch of heel relief for those who play a lot of open face shots.

@SHistorians @alt_w_v_g Great insight Connor. He has valid points, but his tone and agenda are one of conflict not collaboration. Not to mention, that teacher is likely dealing with 40 kids at a time.

I say this with genuine respect, but interactions like the one you just had are a big part of why many good teachers are leaving the profession. Both my mother and my wife are teachers, so I have a close view of what they deal with every day. It is an incredibly difficult job that is often underpaid, underappreciated, and increasingly scrutinized by people who only see a fraction of what happens in the classroom. I’m not suggesting that teachers are always right. They’re human, and mistakes happen. But the tone and approach you took came across as belligerent and unprofessional. This is someone who spends their days educating your child and caring about their development, often while earning a fraction of what many parents in the room make. If you truly believe the teacher is consistently wrong or cannot be trusted with your child’s education, then homeschooling may honestly be the better option. Because the truth is this: many people who love teaching children are leaving the profession. And it’s not because of the pay, which is already far too low. It’s not because of administrators, and it’s certainly not because of the kids. Most teachers genuinely care deeply about their students. Increasingly, they are leaving because of confrontations with parents who assume the worst, don’t have the full story, and choose conflict over collaboration. Your approach was IMHO a perfect example of such conflict. And that’s a loss for everyone, especially the children.

Had a parent-teacher conference this morning My wife told me not to come I came anyway She said "please just listen and nod" I said "I always listen" She said "you listen like you're sitting in a boardroom looking for something to challenge" That's how listening works Nice classroom Small chairs I am 6'4" and was seated at a desk designed for someone who still believes in Santa Claus My knees touched my chest The teacher introduced herself Shared her identified pronouns I shared my identified adjectives Smart and handsome My wife closed her eyes The teacher had a folder Color-coded tabs I respected the organization She said our son is "a pleasure to have in class" My wife smiled I waited That sentence is never the whole report It's the executive summary before the risk section She said "however" There it is She said he "asks a lot of questions" I said "good" She said "during quiet time" I said "when is quiet time?" She said "it's when students are expected to work independently and in silence" I said "so he's the only one trying to get information and you've structured the environment to prevent it?" My wife put her hand on my arm I continued The teacher said he recently told another student that "sharing pencils doesn't make sense if nobody brings their own" I said "that's an accurate observation" My wife squeezed harder The teacher said she's concerned about his "resistance to group activities" I said "he's not resistant. He just doesn't see the value of doing more work for the same grade." The teacher said he also corrected her math on the whiteboard I said "was he right?" She paused She said "that's not the point" I said "it's a little bit the point" My wife stood up Sat back down Compromise The teacher pulled out an evaluation sheet Categories like "works well with others" and "follows directions" and "respects classroom norms" All subjective Not a number on the page I asked how these are graded She said "based on observation" I said "so one person's opinion with no second review?" She said "it's professional judgment" I said "my auditors say that too. Right before I disagree with them." She looked at my wife My wife said "I'm sorry about him" I said "I'm sitting right here" My wife said "I know" The teacher said overall he's a bright kid and she just wants to make sure he learns to "collaborate" I said "collaboration is important. But so is recognizing when you're the only one doing the work. He'll learn that again in college. And again in the real world. Might as well start now." Nobody spoke The teacher closed her folder She said "I think we've covered everything" I said "one more thing" She braced herself I said "his reading is above grade level. His math is strong. He asks hard questions and corrects mistakes when he sees them. I just want to make sure this school knows what it has." The teacher looked at me differently My wife looked at me differently I said "that's all" We left In the car my wife was quiet Then she said "he's turning into you" I said "is that a good thing?" She didn't answer From the backseat he said "dad, why does the teacher count off for asking questions? Isn't that the whole point of school?" I looked at my wife She looked out the window I said "yes. It is." He said "I don't think she likes when I'm right" I didn't say anything Neither did my wife Small chairs Color-coded tabs No follow-up items But the kid's going to be fine Sent from my iPhone

@TRUElinkswear #AntiGravity has arrived for our annual Best Links Footwear review. First impressions - super light, max cush, waterproof... might just be the perfect links treads. These will be packed for Bandon, next month. Let the testing begin.

Hole 9 on the soon-to-be-named fifth course at Streamsong, designed by David McLay Kidd. A reachable par 5 where a towering dune — The Shark’s Tooth — splits the fairway in two.

Tommy Lad making the most of apparel Free Agency - rockin the Seminole (Smathers & Branson) belt at The Players.

@PingTour #s259 wedges have arrived for review. The new Dylagrip provides reference points as far as choke down hand position and the grip cap provides angled lines that correspond to different degrees face opening.