Jacobsen Management Group appoints sports marketing veteran William (Bill) Norris to executive vice president. Norris comes to JMG after 11 years at Edelman Sports and Sponsorship Marketing in Chicago, where he served as executive vice president, deputy general manager of the sports marketing practice. … Loren Roberts moves back to No. 1 in the Power Performance Rankings for the Champions Tour. … Golf Illustrated University introduces GameTracker, which allows students to track their game improvement. … Golf Research In Play, a golf equipment manufacturer and an online retailer, introduces its G.R.I.P. Hot Steel fairway woods. … CBS Sports will air live coverage of the AT&T Classic’s third and final rounds, Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20, 3-6 p.m. ET. … Sunday River Golf Club in Newry, Maine, opens for the 2007 season. … The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., is offering summer family golf savings for on-course play, instruction and equipment, starting at only $199. The rates are valid through Sept. 16 and available to guests at both The Ritz-Carlton and the JW Marriott. … During the second round of the Ginn Tribute on Friday, June 1, in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., LPGA players, caddies, officials, volunteers and spectators will be encouraged to wear a piece of red to raise awareness for women’s heart disease. … The Safeway Classic seeks volunteers for this year’s event, Aug. 20-26. Anyone interested should contact Shannon Smith at 503-626-2711 or shannon.smith@tgfigolf.com.
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