Imperial Headwear: Announces that celebrity golf instructor and model Kenzie O’Connell will make an appearance in the company’s booth during the 2018 PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 24-26 in Orlando, Fla.
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Top Operating Executive And Investor Joins Overload Golf To Manage BAR Fund
Overload Golf: Hires Ken Kamada to manage its BAR Fund, which invests in golf businesses and related technologies.
Imperial To Host Kenzie O'Connell At 2018 PGA Show
Imperial Headwear: Announces that celebrity golf instructor and model Kenzie O’Connell will make an appearance in the company’s booth during the 2018 PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 24-26 in Orlando, Fla.
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David Willis Named “Salesman Of The Year” For Yamaha Golf-Car Company
Yamaha Golf-Car Co.: Announces David Willis as the company’s Salesman of the Year. Willis has been Yamaha’s district sales manager for central and southwest Florida for the past five years.
18Birdies Announces Conrad Ray As Strategic Advisor
18Birdies: Announces that Conrad Ray, director of men’s golf at Stanford University, will serve as a consultant to founder and chief executive officer Eddy Lui.
Proponent Group Hires Longtime Member And Golftec Veteran Andy Hilts For New Role
Proponent Group: Hires Andy Hilts as its new director. Hilts will report to Lorin Anderson, vice president of instruction.
David Willis Named "Salesman Of The Year" For Yamaha Golf-Car Company
Yamaha Golf-Car Co.: Announces David Willis as the company’s Salesman of the Year. Willis has been Yamaha’s district sales manager for central and southwest Florida for the past five years.
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Mitchell Golf Hires Patrick Gallagher, PGA As The Director Of Sales And Golf Operations
Mitchell Golf Equipment: Hires Patrick Gallagher as the director of sales and golf operations.
NCPGA Announces 2017 Annual Section Award Winners
Northern California PGA of America: Announces the 19 recipients of its 2017 Section Awards, given to PGA professionals and industry leaders who have excelled in the game and business of golf.
CMAA Recognizes New Certified Chief Executives
Club Managers Association of America: Announces that a class of 17 members have earned the designation of certified chief executive.
Creative Covers For Golf Announces Golf Industry Veteran Stan Denenberg As Director Of Business Development And Licensing
Creative Covers for Golf: Appoints Stan Denenberg as director, business development and licensing opportunities.
Eaton: Announces that William H. “Bill” Junker, who was instrumental in the development and rise of Golf Pride, died at age 93 on Nov. 19 in Phoenix, Ariz.
Director Of Golf At Manele Golf Course Named “Resort Merchandiser Of The Year”
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai | Lanai, Hawaii: Announces that Scott Ashworth, director of golf at its Manele Golf Course, has been named Resort Merchandiser of the Year by the Aloha Section PGA.
Charles Totten Wins 2017 Edwin Budding Award From GCSAA
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Announces Charles “Chuck” Totten, the equipment manager at Westmoreland Country Club in Wilmette, Ill., as the 2017 recipient of its Edwin Budding Award.
Director Of Golf At Manele Golf Course Named "Resort Merchandiser Of The Year"
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai | Lanai, Hawaii: Announces that Scott Ashworth, director of golf at its Manele Golf Course, has been named Resort Merchandiser of the Year by the Aloha Section PGA.
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Club Benchmarking Welcomes Dr. James Butler, CCM, CCE As New Chief Executive Officer
Club Benchmarking: Appointed Jim Butler as chief executive officer, effective Nov. 1.
Southern Chapter Of The South Florida PGA
South Florida PGA | South Chapter: Announces its annual award recipients, including Santos Caceres and David Armitage as the golf professional and teacher of the year, respectively.
Greg Norman Collection Signs Charley Hoffman To Multi-Year Apparel Agreement
Greg Norman Collection: Signs Charley Hoffman to a multi-year apparel endorsement agreement. Hoffman will begin wearing the collection at this week’s QBE Shootout at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla.
The Dominion Club Welcomes Dominic Calla As New Executive Chef
Heritage Golf Group: Appoints Dominic Calla as the new executive chef of The Dominion Club in Glen Allen, Va.
Top South Florida Teaching Pro John Webster To Appear On Golf Channel’s ‘Morning Drive’
Golf Channel Academy: John Webster, director of Golf Instruction for the John Webster Golf Academy at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., is scheduled to appear as a guest instructor on Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive,” Thursday, Dec. 7.
