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Golf Channel Academy: Virgil Herring, a five-time Middle Tennessee Chapter PGA Teacher of the Year and two-time Tennessee Section PGA Teacher of the Year, is scheduled to appear as a guest instructor on Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive,” today and Thursday, Oct. 25-26. Herring is the director of the Higher Performance Golf Academy in Nashville, Tenn.
[golfchannelacademy.com]

Bishops Gate Golf Academy: Announces that director of instruction Kevin Smeltz has been named to Golf Digest’s annual list of The Best Teachers in Your State (2017-18) for the state of Florida. Smeltz is ranked No. 24 in Florida.
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Nicklaus Academies: Reports on the recent tournament results of PJ Maybank and Lauren Clark, members of the Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf Orlando junior elite team.

[nicklausacademies.com]

Golf Channel Academy: Seven of its coaches have been ranked among the 50 Best Teachers in America by Golf Digest, including Mike Bender at No. 6, Martin Hall at No. 11, and Pia Nilsson at No. 14.

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Golf Channel Academy: Seven of its coaches have been ranked among the 50 Best Teachers in America by Golf Digest, including Mike Bender at No. 6, Martin Hall at No. 11, and Pia Nilsson at No. 14.
[golfchannelacademy.com]

Club Managers Association of America: Richard L. LaRocca, chief operating officer and general manager of The Country Club of Orlando in Orlando, Fla., is named the 2017 Club Executive of the Year by Club Management magazine.

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OnCore Golf: Announced the signing of professional golfer and trick shot artist Tania Tare to an endorsement agreement.

[oncoregolf.com]

Tour Pro Tech: Appoints Michael J. Collins as chief executive officer.

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Bishops Gate Golf Academy: Announces that six of its students will announce their commitments on national signing day, Nov. 8.

[bgga.com]

Troon: Appoints Steve Leon as general manager of Poston Butte Golf Club in Florence, Ariz.

[postonbuttegc.com]

Golf Channel Academy: Kevin Weeks, PGA director of instruction at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Palos Park, Ill., is scheduled to appear on Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive,” today and Thursday.

[golfchannelacademy.com]

Golf Channel Academy: Kevin Weeks, PGA director of instruction at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Palos Park, Ill., is scheduled to appear on Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive,” today and Thursday.
[golfchannelacademy.com]

Secret Golf: Tour ambassador Pat Perez won the CIMB Classic, played on the West Course at TPC Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

[secretgolf.com]

Bishops Gate Golf Academy: Reports on student Anna Chen, a junior from China, who recently won her division on the Florida Junior Tour.

[bgga.com]

Bishops Gate Golf Academy: Reports on student Anna Chen, a junior from China, who recently won her division on the Florida Junior Tour.
[bgga.com]

South Florida PGA Section: Announces that Mark VanDyck, PGA director of golf at Fort Lauderdale Country Club in Fort Lauderdale, has been named the Section’s 2017 PGA Golf Professional of the Year.

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Imperial Headwear: Announces that John Bond, vice president of sales, golf, has resigned.

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18Birdies: Announces a multi-year endorsement agreement with Wesley Bryan, the 2017 RBC Heritage champion and 2016 Web.com Player of the Year.

[18birdies.com]

BallenIsles Country Club | Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.: Names Troon Privé Division President Ryan Walls as its new general manager/chief operating officer.

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BallenIsles Country Club | Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.: Names Troon Privé Division President Ryan Walls as its new general manager/chief operating officer.
[ballenIsles.org]