Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Darren J. Davis, the golf course superintendent at Olde Florida Golf Club in Naples, Fla., has been elected to a one-year term as association president. The announcement was made during the GCSAA’s annual meeting on Feb. 8 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Jack Nicklaus Reducing Day-To-Day Role With Nicklaus Companies; Executive Chairman Howard Milstein To Steer Company Forward
Nicklaus Companies: Jack Nicklaus, 78, announced a reduced role in the company’s day-to-day operations. While Nicklaus will remain as co-chairman, Howard Milstein, chairman of New York Private Bank and Trust, will assume the role of executive chairman. In 2007, Nicklaus partnered with Milstein to help grow the Nicklaus Companies.
Five Club Management Professionals Achieve Certified Club Manager (CCM) Designation
Club Managers Association of America: Five club managers have attained the designation of certified club manager – Joel Livingood (Interlachen Country Club, Edina, Minn.), Robert Aaron Martin (Wycliffe Golf and Country Club, Wellington, Fla.), Brian M. Rogers (Canada Creek Ranch, Atlanta, Mich.), Cheryl Wisch (Shelter Harbor Golf Club, Charlestown, R.I.) and Jonathan Zedonek (The Ledges, Huntsville, Ala.).
Greg Norman Collection Signs Scott McCarron To Apparel Contract
Greg Norman Collection: Scott McCarron, a player on the PGA Champions and PGA tours, has signed an apparel endorsement agreement.
Bob Ford, PGA, Appointed Chair Of Arccos Advisory Board
Arccos Golf: Bob Ford has been appointed chair of the company’s advisory board, and will help guide Arccos Golf’s growth, partnerships and product development strategies.
Top Arizona Coach Craig Renshaw To Appear On Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive”
Golf Channel Academy: Craig Renshaw, a senior staff instructor with Legacy Golf Performance Center in Phoenix, Ariz., is scheduled to appear as a guest instructor on Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive” on Feb. 7 and 10.
Top Arizona Coach Craig Renshaw To Appear On Golf Channel's "Morning Drive"
Golf Channel Academy: Craig Renshaw, a senior staff instructor with Legacy Golf Performance Center in Phoenix, Ariz., is scheduled to appear as a guest instructor on Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive” on Feb. 7 and 10.
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Imperial Names John Brisbane Sales Representative Of The Year
Imperial Headwear: John Brisbane is announced as the company’s 2017 Sales Representative of the Year. Brisbane has been representing Imperial for six years in Texas and Oklahoma.
PING Signs Tony Finau To Equipment Contract
Ping: Tony Finau, 28 and a PGA Tour winner, has been signed to a multiyear equipment agreement. He will make his debut as a Ping pro at this week’s Waste Management Phoenix Open and will play the new Ping G400 driver.
Greg Norman Collection Names Chrissy Wright-Nield Salesperson Of The Year
Greg Norman Collection: Chrissy Wright-Nield was named the 2017 Salesperson of the Year at the company’s annual sales meeting in Orlando, Fla.
Divots Sportswear Names Tour Professional Scott Parel As PGA Tour Champions Ambassador
Divots Sportswear: Scott Parel has been signed as a PGA Tour Champions ambassador and will wear Divots’ Byron Nelson Collection on tour.
Bridgestone Golf Extends Multi-Year Endorsement Agreement with Matt Kuchar
Bridgestone Golf: Matt Kuchar agrees to a multiyear extension of its endorsement agreement. Kuchar will continue to promote the company through his use of the company’s golf balls, clubs and accessories.
Steve Bowles Named General Manager Of Mill Creek Country Club
Mill Creek Country Club | Mill Creek, Wash.: Steve Bowles is appointed as general manager.
PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan Named World Golf Foundation Chairman For 2018
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.
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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