World Golf Foundation: Jay Monahan, PGA Tour commissioner, has been named WGF chairman for 2018 by the board of directors. He succeeds LPGA commissioner Mike Whan.
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Cobra Puma Golf Inks Extended Partnership With Rickie Fowler
Cobra Puma Golf: Resigns Rickie Fowler to a contract extension with the company. Fowler will continue to play Cobra Golf equipment and wear Puma Golf apparel.
Hall Of Famer Ernie Els Joins XXIO As Global Ambassador
Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO: Ernie Els is signed to an endorsement agreement for XXIO. Els will play with Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO equipment and carry an XXIO bag.
Annika Foundation Welcomes Four New Board Members
Annika Foundation: Names PGA of America vice president Suzy Whaley, Ahead chief executive officer Anne Broholm, Global Golf Post founder and publisher Jim Nugent, and Wasserman executive vice president Barry Hyde as the newest members of its board of directors.
Jerry Kelly Named PGA Tour Champions Rookie Of The Year
Cure Putters: Brand ambassador Jerry Kelly was named the PGA Tour Champions’ 2017 Rookie of the Year.
N.G.B.A. Welcomes New Member Scott Jackson Of Nevada Bob’s
National Golf Buyers Association: Scott Jackson is named a new association member. Jackson has owned Nevada Bob’s in Gulfprt, Miss., and Covington, La., for 22 and 11 years, respectively.
N.G.B.A. Welcomes New Member Scott Jackson Of Nevada Bob's
National Golf Buyers Association: Scott Jackson is named a new association member. Jackson has owned Nevada Bob’s in Gulfprt, Miss., and Covington, La., for 22 and 11 years, respectively.
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OB Sports Hires Ryan Whitney To Open Pacific Northwest Office
OB Sports Golf Management: Ryan Whitney is hired to serve as senior vice president of operations and business development at a new office being opened near Seattle, Wash.
Bridgestone Golf Signs Multi-Year Endorsement Deal With Lexi Thompson
Bridgestone Golf: Signs LPGA player Lexi Thompson to a multi-year agreement to exclusively play and promote its high-performance golf balls. Thompson currently plays the Tour B X ball.
Carson To Receive Leo Feser Award From Golf Course Superintendents Association Of America
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Chris Carson, the golf course superintendent at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield, N.J., has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 Leo Feser Award. The award is presented annually to the author of the best superintendent-written article published in Golf Course Management, the association’s flagship publication.
Kay McMahon, President Of eduKaytion Golf™ And Creator Of Golf 8.5™, Presenting Sponsor And Speaker At Tour Edge Multi-Manufacturer Media Day, Monday, January 22, Lake Nona Golf And Country Club
EduKaytion Golf: Kay McMahon, company president and creator of Golf 8.5, will be a presenting sponsor and speaker at the Tour Edge multi-manufacturer media day on Jan. 22 at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Fla.
Summit Golf Brands Announces New Sales Representation In Texas And Oklahoma
Summit Golf Brands: Knox Martin and Gabe Ramirez are hired as sales representatives for Texas and Oklahoma. Martin will handle Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction accounts in north Texas and Oklahoma; Ramirez to handle similar accounts in south Texas.
Nick Bradley To Lead Instruction Staff And Club Fitting At Reynolds Kingdom Of Golf
Reynolds Lake Oconee | Greensboro, Ga.: Nick Bradley is named director of The Reynolds Kingdom of Golf presented by TaylorMade.
Summit Golf Brands Announces New Sales Leadership Roles And Representation The Met Section
Summit Golf Brands: Brendan McHugh has been named regional sales manager, overseeing all of the brands and individual sales representatives in the New York Metropolitan Section. Also, Kyle Sanders replaces McHugh in Florida and will be covering Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction on the east coast of Florida, the Florida Panhandle and northern Florida; Liz Keplesky is promoted to national sales director for all of Summit Golf Brands; and Kim Schrader assumes Keplesky’s previous account executive responsibilities in the Met Section.
Minnesota’s Jack MacKenzie Earns Excellence In Government Affairs Award from Golf Course Superintendents Association Of America
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Jack MacKenzie, executive director of the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association and retired certified golf course superintendent, has earned the association’s 2018 Excellence in Government Affairs Award. The GCSAA annually recognizes a chapter, coalition or superintendent for outstanding advocacy or compliance efforts in government affairs.
Tournament Solutions Enters Into Sponsorship Agreement With LPGA Player Megan Khang
Tournament Solutions: Megan Khang, 20, a third-year LPGA player, is signed to a sponsorship agreement.
Nexbelt “The Fastest Growing Belt In Golf” Seeking Experienced Sales Reps
Nexbelt: Seeking to hire sales representatives in the following geographic areas: Alabama / northwest Florida, Washington / Oregon / Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado and Hawaii.
Matte Grey Re-Signs Ollie Schniederjans, Adds Jamie Sadlowski
Matte Grey: PGA Tour player Ollie Schniederjans is resigned to a multi-year apparel endorsement agreement. The brand also signed Jamie Sadlowski, a two-time World Long Drive champion.
Minnesota's Jack MacKenzie Earns Excellence In Government Affairs Award from Golf Course Superintendents Association Of America
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Jack MacKenzie, executive director of the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association and retired certified golf course superintendent, has earned the association’s 2018 Excellence in Government Affairs Award. The GCSAA annually recognizes a chapter, coalition or superintendent for outstanding advocacy or compliance efforts in government affairs.
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Nexbelt "The Fastest Growing Belt In Golf" Seeking Experienced Sales Reps
Nexbelt: Seeking to hire sales representatives in the following geographic areas: Alabama / northwest Florida, Washington / Oregon / Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado and Hawaii.
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