LPGA player and World Golf Hall of Fame member Beth Daniel has been named a Tour Captain of the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program of Palm Beach County, Fla. Daniel will be a key role model for local Girls Golf members, interacting with the girls and providing one-on-one assistance during programs and activities to help develop their golf games. There are approximately 40 LPGA players currently serving as Tour captains for the LPGA-USGA program. … North American Media Group and the PGA Tour announce that Jim Nugent has been named publisher of PGA TOUR Partners magazine. In his new role, Nugent will direct all advertising sales efforts and lead the brand vision of the magazine. … The Golf Channel will air live coverage of the LPGA’s season-opening SBS Open, Thursday-Saturday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET. The Golf Channel will also air live coverage of the opening two rounds of the Nissan Open, Thursday and Friday from 3-6 p.m. ET. … Rain Bird announces the addition of Paul Roche to its golf division in the role of national specification manager. In this position, Roche is responsible for the development and management of key relationships with architects, irrigation designers and contractors serving the golf market. … Devinshire Land Development names Burt Baine as general manager of the private, gated Queens Gap residential community being developed in Rutherfordton, N.C. Baine will assume his new position on Feb. 20 and will lead the development team, as well as the sales organization for the project. … North & West Coast Links Golf, an Irish links golf marketing specialist, announces that Ardglass Golf Club, located in Northern Ireland, has joined its group. … Standard Golf Co. adds its new Bag Stand to its 2007 product lineup.
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