Scooter Pines Holdings: Bogey book series mascot will make an appearance at the Motor City Golf and Travel Show, Feb. 15-17 in Detroit, Mich., and Carolinas PGA Merchandise Show, Feb. 17-20 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Scott Bavaro Of Ellicott City, Maryland Receives 2013 Middle Atlantic PGA Salesperson Of The Year Award
PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Selects Scott Bavaro, a Nike Golf sales representative, as the section’s 2013 Salesperson of the Year.
Matrix Shafts To Participate At PGA Tour Superstore Golf Expo
Matrix Shafts: To participate at the PGA Tour Superstore Golf Expo, Feb. 15-17 in Downers Grove, Ill.
Lou Koskovolis Named Senior Vice President, Sales For NBC Sports Group’s Golf Media
NBC Sports Group: Names Lou Koskovolis, sales for NBC Sports Group’s Golf Media, which includes Golf Channel, Golf Channel on NBC, and a portfolio of golf-related digital platforms and events.
Kaua’i Golf Destination Earns National Acclaim, Offers Value-Laden Packages
Kaua’i (Hawaii) Visitors Bureau: Announces that the Prince Course at Princeville Golf Club, Makai Golf Club at Princeville and Poipu Bay Golf Course have been named to Golf Digest’s Top 100 Public Courses in America 2013-2014 list.
Ray Taranto Of Eastern Shore Golf Magazine Receives The Earle Hellen Sports Media Award By The Middle Atlantic PGA
PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Honors Ray Taranto, founder of Eastern Shore Golf Magazine, with its 2013 Earle Hellen Sports Media Award.
International Club Suppliers Enjoys Successful Club Managers Association Of America Show
International Club Suppliers: Reports on its participation at the Club Managers Association of America Show, Feb. 8-9.
In observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 18, The Wire will not be published. The next edition will be on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
USGA Handicap Seminar
February 15 – February 15 | Emerald Greens Golf and Country Club / Tampa, FL The seminar will focus on the…
3 More Courses Sign On To Cybergolf’s GolfRev Daily Deal System To Help Grow The Game And Increase Course Revenue.
Cybergolf: GolfRev solution chosen for use by Sandy Ridge Golf Club in Midland, Mich., Broad Run Golf Club in West Chester, Pa., and Wild Wings Golf Club in Woodland, Calif.
CMAA Elects 2013 Association Leadership
Club Managers Association of America: Announces its 2013 officers and board of directors. Elected are Richard H. Bayliss Jr. (president), Damon J. DiOrio (vice president) and Tony D’Errico (secretary-treasurer).
Al Murdock From Perfect Fit At Raven Golf Club – Phoenix Honored As 2012 Ping Regional Club Fitter Of The Year
Perfect Fit at Raven Golf Club: Director of clubfitting Al Murdock is the 2012 Ping Regional Club Fitter of the Year in Arizona.
TMC USA/Kingdom Magazine Awarded For Raising More Than $500,000 For Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children
TMC USA: Publishers honored for raising more than $500,000 for Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Fla. TMC USA publishes Arnold Palmer’s signature Kingdom magazine.
Lyman Orchards Director Of Instruction Kevin Cloud Named “Top 50 Kids Teacher” By U.S. Kids Golf
The Golf Center at Lyman Orchards / Middlefield, Conn.: Director of instruction Kevin Cloud named a Top 50 Kids Teacher by U.S. Kids Golf.
Hall-Of-Fame Golfer Lanny Wadkins To Appear At The 2013 Chicago Golf Show
Chicago Golf Show: Announces that Hall of Famer and 1997 PGA Lanny Wadkins will appear on Saturday, Feb. 23.
Rockford Country Club Names KemperSports As Its Management Partner
KemperSports: Selected by Rockford Country Club in Rockford, Ill., to provide management of the private, member-owned club.
Project Booking Trends And Fill Out Further In Advance With GYMS
GolfSwitch: Reports on its GYMS (GolfSwitch Yield Management System) solution, which helps courses project booking trends and help fill out their tee sheet.
New Jersey PGA Section Announces Executive Staff Changes; Chris Bauer Named Executive Director And Chris Hunt Promoted To Director Of Operations
PGA of America / New Jersey Section: Longtime executive director Scott Kmiec to become senior director, PGA Foundation, at The PGA of America’s corporate headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Succeeding Kmiec as executive director is Chris Bauer of Manalapan, N.J., who most recently served as the Section’s director of operations.
NexbeltTM Makes Five “Top 10 Products” Lists At The PGA Merchandise Show
Nexbelt: Made five Top 10 Products lists produced from last month’s PGA Merchandise Show. Nexbelt was featured in Golf Digest Stix, Golf Fashion Weekly, Golfing Magazine, GolfStyles and WorldGolf.com.
Doak, Brady, Balmer Elected To The Michigan Golf Hall Of Fame
Michigan Golf Hall of Fame: Announces Tom Doak, Steve Brady and Fritz Balmer as its 2013 Class that will be inducted on May 19.
