PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Selects J.P. Lunn, the former PGA general manager at Holly Hills Country Club in Ijamsville, MD, as recipient of its 2014 Horton Smith Award.
Hack Golf And Golf 2.0 Make Shanty Creek Resorts The Perfect Family Golf Destination
Shanty Creek Resorts / Bellaire, MI: Will incorporate Golf 2.0 and Hack Golf programs by utilizing forward tees and the popular 15-inch cups on the Summit golf course.
CMAA Announces 100 New Certified Club Managers
Club Managers Association of America: Names 100 new Certified Club Managers, a designation that indicates that a club management professional has completed a course of study and training and shows proficiency and expertise in club management.
Volvik Announces Signing Of Masters Champion Craig Stadler To 2-Year Endorsement Deal
Volvik: Signs Craig Stadler to a two-year endorsement deal.
CourseTrends Chosen By 2 New Clients To Provide Their Website, Email Marketing And E-Commerce Solutions …
CourseTrends: To design and host the websites for Eagle Pointe Golf Club in Mt. Belvieu, TX and Sylacauga Country Club in Sylacauga, AL.
Digital Caddies Provides Update On The Players Network
Digital Caddies Inc.: Reports on The Players Network and the effectiveness of its digital ad impression inventory.
Imperial To Sponsor Southern California PGA
Imperial Headwear: Announces its sponsorship of the PGA of America’s Southern California Section, and will be title sponsor for three SCPGA tournaments.
Nippon Shaft Wins LPGA Playoff In Singapore
Nippon Shaft: N.S. Pro V90 steel shafts were played in the irons of the HSBC Women’s Champions winner.
Summit Golf Brands: Hires Patrick Kiely as senior vice president of sales for Fairway and Greene, Zero Restriction and B. Draddy. Also, Sandy Martinelli has returned to Summit as senior vice president of sales/operations for EP Pro and EP Sport. … American Junior Golf Association: Names Scott Smith, former director of operations for Steelwood Country Club, as its General Manager of the Year. This award honors the general manager that displays support of the AJGA and junior golf by creating a memorable tournament experience for players, families, staff and volunteers. … European Golf Course Owners Association: Honors Marcel Welling, owner of BurgGolf, the Netherlands, with its Champion Award for service to course owners at the local level. Welling has helped the association establish 15 national golf course owners associations representing more than 850 commercial golf courses throughout Europe. … IMG: Signs Chinese teenager Xiyu Lin to a management and marketing representation agreement. Lin is China’s second ranked player and is the youngest player to win her Ladies European Tour card and came through the 2013 LPGA Qualifying School finishing in tied ninth position to claim her full card for the 2014 season.
The Azalea Group: Retained by Orizonte – Lisbon Golf, a consortium of seven Portugal courses, for marketing and public relations.
Fore Golf-a-holics Introduces 2014 Spring Collection To ReadyGolf.com Customers!
Fore Golf-a-holics: Announces that its spring collection of product is now available online at ReadyGolf.com.
Golf Pride Donates $15,000 To Folds Of Honor Foundation; Amasses $65,000 Total Contribution Over Five Years Of Patriot Grip Program
Golf Pride: Contributes $15,000 to the Folds of Honor Foundation based on 2013 sales of its Patriot grip.
Golf America: Television show to showcase three Las Vegas golf courses – Bali Hai Golf Club, Desert Pines Golf Club and Royal Links Golf Club. The show airs through March 10 and again March 18-24 in various markets around the country.
Sundog Eyewear Congratulates Paula Creamer On HSBC Women’s Champions Win
Sundog Eyewear: Reports on tour staffer Paula Creamer’s playoff win at the HSBC Women’s Champions.
Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts: Graphite Design Tour AD shafts were played in the respective drivers of the Honda Classic and the HSBC Women’s Champions winners.
Aquatrols: Continues support of the Aquatrols Robert A. Moore Endowment Fund with a $10,000 donation to the Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Ping Names Top 100 National Fitters Of The Year
Ping: Announces a new program that distinguishes its Top 100 National Fitters of the Year. The awards honor authorized Ping fitters who have demonstrated a high commitment to custom fitting.
Pukka Re-Shapes Rep Sales Force In Key Territories
Pukka: Announces sales representative changes in territories across the United States. New to Pukka are: Sally Schmitz (Washington, Oregon, northern Idaho and Montana), Dan Hannagan (northern Texas), Charley Carlson (southern Idaho, Utah, New Mexico), Chris Garvey (New Hampshire, Maine), Clem Lamarre (eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island), Loni Ruediger (Missouri, Kansas) and Bill Naugton (Nebraska, Iowa).
PGA Professional Linda Gaudi Of Centreville, Virginia Selected As Middle Atlantic PGA’s Youth Player Development Leader
PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Selects Linda Gaudi, the PGA/LPGA director of instruction at the Country Club of Fairfax in Fairfax, VA, as its 2014 Youth Player Development Leader.
PGA Professional Steve Greiner Of Fort Belvoir Golf Club Receives Middle Atlantic PGA’s Player Development Award
PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Names Steve Greiner, head PGA professional at Fort Belvoir Golf Club in Fort Belvoir, VA, as recipient of its 2014 Player Development Award.
