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Timothy J. Anderson, superintendent at Naperville Country Club in Naperville, Ill., earns the title of Master Greenkeeper as recognized by the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association. … Avendra, a procurement services company, announces changes to its senior management team. As a result of retirements, Walt Sheffler is promoted to senior vice president of strategic contracting and Jerry Kraisinger, named general counsel of Avendra in May, assumes leadership of the company’s legal department. … Kentucky State Park System will participate in Patriot Golf Days, Sept. 4-7. Anyone playing golf at any of 52 state park golf courses will be able to voluntarily donate $1 to Wounded Warriors Inc., which will also benefit the Fallen Heroes Foundation. … Dominant Golf launches its new JumboMax super-oversized golf grips. … England’s Ross Fisher wins the Majors Cup, which recognizes the golfer who posted the lowest combined score of all 16 rounds in the Masters, U.S. and British Opens, and PGA Championship. Fisher finished ahead of Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood and Graeme McDowell. … SMU hires Emily Milberger as the Mustangs’ new assistant women’s coach. Milberger is a former Oklahoma player and assistant coach. … Wake Forest hires Dan Walters, a former Rollins College standout, as assistant men’s coach. … Auburn announces that former War Eagles men’s assistant Ryan Cabbage is now assistant coach for the women’s team. … Barrington Gifts of Distinction becomes a preferred supplier of The First Tee. This partnership will allow The First Tee chapters worldwide to raise money by offering members and supporters high-end personalized gifts at dealer wholesale pricing. … I’m Tired of introduces its I’m Tired of Bogeys bracelet. The bracelets are made from recycled tires and metals with a golf course green finish on top and retail for $10. Half of every sale benefits the nonprofit Caddy For A Cure. For information, visit ImTiredOnline.com.

Golf Channel announces that its “Big Break” reality golf series will return for a 12th season. “Big Break Disney Golf” from Walt Disney World Resort premiers Oct. 13.

Rocco Mediate and Natalie Gulbis commit to play the Sovereign Bank Charity Classic, Oct. 5-6 at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, N.J. The event raises funds for The Forsgate Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting worthwhile causes throughout New Jersey.