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.
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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.
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.
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CMAA Recognizes Three New Certified Chief Executives
Club Managers Association of America: Announces that three members – Jeffrey J. Campione, of Oakwood Country Club, Enid, Okla.; James D. Cardamone, of Glen Oak Country Club, Glen Ellyn, Ill.; and William E. Langley, of Quail Ridge Country Club, Boynton Beach, Fla. – have attained Certified Chief Executive designation.
Legend Annika Sorenstam Defeats Jack Nicklaus And Greg Norman In Tathata Golf Greats Shootout
Tathata Golf: Reports that Annika Sorenstam won the Tathata Golf Greats Shootout, defeating Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman on Nov. 20. Sorenstam won $1 million of in-kind Tathata Golf memberships that she can donate to new and existing golfers.
Galvin Green Names Steve Hendren President Of Galvin Green USA
Galvin Green: Hires Steve Hendren as president of Galvin Green USA.
Topgolf Names Troy Warfield As President To Oversee International Expansion And Toptracer Range
Topgolf Entertainment Group: Hires Troy Warfield, of British Airways, to expand its global footprint of Topgolf venues as well as driving ranges that license its Toptracer Range technology. Warfield replaces former Topgolf International president Neil Allen, who will become a strategic adviser.
Weaver Honored By Carolinas PGA
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort | Hilton Head Island, S.C.: Doug Weaver, director of golf instruction, has been named 2017 Palmer Maples Teacher of the Year by the Carolinas Professional Golfers’ Association. Weaver will be formally honored on Feb. 18 in Greensboro, N.C.
BGGA Sweeps All Divisions at IJGT Faldo Series U.S. Grand Final
Bishops Gate Golf Academy: Reports that its students won all five divisions at
the IJGT Faldo Series U.S. Grand Final at Bella Collina Golf Club in Montverde, Fla., on Nov. 26.
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Yamaha Adds Customer Service And Technical Support Staff To Innovative Yamatrack GPS Solution
Yamaha Golf-Car Co.: Announces the hiring of support-team members A.J. McGahee and Kyle Huckeba for its new YamaTrack GPS solution.
