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.
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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.
www.golfbodynyc.com
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.
James MacDougall Named Director Of Golf At Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club
Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club | Steamboat Springs, Colo.: James MacDougall has been named the new director of golf at the Troon Golf-managed facility.
Destination Kohler Promotes Four Golf Industry Veterans In Advance Of 2018 Season
Destination Kohler: Four new appointments to its golf leadership team are announced – Michael Aschenbach (head golf professional at Whistling Straits), James Font (first assistant professional at Blackwolf Run), Ed Elsner (manager of golf events) and Josue Reyes (director of retail).
CaddieNow Hires Shannon Kneisler As Marketing Manager
CaddieNow: Former LPGA player Shannon Kneisler is hired as national marketing manager.
Joshua Tremblay Honored With Horton Smith Award
Middle Atlantic PGA Section: Joshua Tremblay, of Burke, Va., was awarded the Horton Smith Award during the 32nd Middle Atlantic Professional Golfers’ Association Section Hall of Fame Banquet. The award recognizes PGA professionals for outstanding service and contributions toward developing and improving educational opportunities for PGA professionals and apprentices.
Jeff Maynor Receives MAPGA Bill Strausbaugh Award
Middle Atlantic PGA Section: Jeff Maynor, of Ellicott City, Md., was awarded the 2018 Bill Strausbaugh Award. The award recognizes a PGA professional who has shown a commitment to mentoring his fellow PGA professionals.
Anthony Paino Named General Manager Of Fairwood Golf & Country Club
Fairwood Golf and Country Club | Renton, Wash.: Anthony Paino has been named general manager of the Troon Privé-managed private club.
Broadcaster/Business Woman Ann Liguori Named Brand Ambassador & Marketing Consultant For PEAKVISION
PeakVision: An agreement with broadcaster Ann Liguori to become a brand ambassador and marketing consultant is reached.
www.peakvision.com
Anthony Paino Named General Manager Of Fairwood Golf & Country Club
Fairwood Golf and Country Club | Renton, Wash.: Anthony Paino has been named general manager of the Troon Privé-managed private club.
www.fairwood.org
Brian Rashley Named General Manager Ì¢?å¬Of Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club | Ocean View, Del.: Brian Rashley is named as general manager. Rashley comes to Bear Trap Dunes from Seaview Resort in Galloway, N.J., where he served as general manager.
