Nicklaus Academy: PJ Maybank, 12, of Cheboygan, Mich., and a member of the Jack Nicklaus Academy Junior Elite Team, will compete in the 2018 Drive, Chip & Putt Championship on April 1 at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Golf Life Navigators' CEO Jason Becker To Engage Elected Leaders Next Month at National Golf Day 2018, In Washington, D.C.
Golf Life Navigators: Chief executive officer Jason Becker will be among a group of PGA professionals who will meet with members of Congress, the Executive Branch and federal agencies on National Golf Day in Washington, D.C., on April 25.
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OnCore Golf Signs Olivia Winning, U.K. Based PGA Professional Golfer
OnCore Golf: Olivia Winning, winner of the 2013 and 2016 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open Championship, is signed to an equipment endorsement agreement. Winning will play the Elixr golf ball.
MAPGA Recognizes Matt Miskelly As Sales Representative Of The Year
Middle Atlantic PGA Section: Matt Miskelly was honored as the Section’s 2018 Sales Representative of the Year during the 32nd Hall of Fame banquet at Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington, Va.
PGA of America: Twenty-two PGA professionals have completed the requirements to achieve advanced certification through the PGA Certified Professional Program 2.0.
Bentley UK Appoints Bentley Golf North America, LLC, As Exclusive Distribution Partner For The North American Market
Bentley UK: Announced a multi-year agreement for Bentley Golf North America to be the exclusive distributor of the entire line of Bentley Golf Equipment throughout the North American market.
Joe Franz Awarded MAPGA President’s Award
Middle Atlantic PGA Section: Joe Franz, of Baltimore, Md., was awarded the Section’s 2018 President’s Award during the 32nd MAPGA Hall of Fame banquet at Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington, Va.
PGA Golf Club’s Gloria Nip To Participate In Drive, Chip And Putt Championship
PGA Golf Club | Port St. Lucie, Fla.: Junior member Gloria Nip will participate in the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship on April 1 at Augusta National Golf Club.
Mike Wood, PGA, Awarded MAPGA Assistant PGA Professional Of The Year
Middle Atlantic PGA Section: Mike Wood, assistant PGA professional at Baltimore (Md.) Country Club, was selected as the Section’s 2018 Assistant PGA Professional of the Year and honored at the 32nd MAPGA Hall of Fame banquet in Arlington, Va.
Industry Veteran Pat Roberts Joins National Golf Foundation As Director Of Client Resources
National Golf Foundation: Pat Roberts is hired as director of client resources. Roberts will consult NGF members and clients on the strategic application of NGF’s research and marketing solutions.
Joe Franz Awarded MAPGA President's Award
Middle Atlantic PGA Section: Joe Franz, of Baltimore, Md., was awarded the Section’s 2018 President’s Award during the 32nd MAPGA Hall of Fame banquet at Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington, Va.
PGA Golf Club's Gloria Nip To Participate In Drive, Chip And Putt Championship
PGA Golf Club | Port St. Lucie, Fla.: Junior member Gloria Nip will participate in the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship on April 1 at Augusta National Golf Club.
Antigua Sales Representative Gary Chittenden To Receive Award For 2017 Northeastern NY Section PGA Sales Representative Of The Year
Antigua Group: Gary Chittenden has been named 2017 Northwestern New York Section PGA Sales Representative of the Year.
Dr. Keith Pyne Joins Advisory Staff At Golf & Body NYC
Golf & Body NYC: Dr. Keith Pyne has joined the medical advisory staff.
eGull Pay USA CEO Interview Featured On The Golf Content Network
eGull: Chief executive officer Pascal Stolz is featured on the Golf Content Network.
Bruce Posner Awarded MAPGA Earle Hellen Sports Media Award
Middle Atlantic PGA Section: Bruce Posner, of Terp Talk, was awarded the Earle Hellen Sports Media Award during the MAPGA’s 32nd Hall of Fame banquet.
Dr. Keith Pyne Joins Advisory Staff At Golf & Body NYC
Golf & Body NYC: Dr. Keith Pyne has joined the medical advisory staff.
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MAPGA Names Nick Spinnato, PGA, Jay Dufty, PGA, And Aaron Palen, PGA, As Merchandisers Of The Year
Middle Atlantic PGA Section: Nick Spinnato (Resort), Jay Dufty (Private) and Aaron Palen (Public/Military/Semi-Private) were selected as the Section’s respective Merchandisers of the Year category winners.
Growing The Game Of Golf: Liz Cooper Awarded PGA Player Development Award
Middle Atlantic PGA Section: Liz Cooper, director of player development at Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va., has been awarded the Section’s 2018 Player Development Award.
Growing The Game Of Golf: Leighann Albaugh Awarded Youth Player Development
Middle Atlantic PGA Section: Leighann Albaugh, of Moseley, Va., has been named the recipient of the Section’s 2018 Youth Player Development Award for her contributions to growing community outreach through junior programming.
