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Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Names John Walker, director of golf course maintenance at Bentwater Yacht and Country Club in Montgomery, Texas, as the field staff representative for the association’s South Central region.

[gcsaa.org]

Bridgestone Golf: Signs LPGA player Cheyenne Woods to a multi-year agreement to exclusively play and promote its golf balls.

[bridgestonegolf.com]

Yamaha Golf-Car Co.: Promotes Brooks West to national sales manager – U.S. direct sales.

[yamahagolfcar.com]

Omni La Costa Resort and Spa | Carlsbad, Calif.: Hires Dustin Irwin, a 25-year veteran of the golf industry, as director of golf operations.

[omnihotels.com]

Omni La Costa Resort and Spa | Carlsbad, Calif.: Hires Dustin Irwin, a 25-year veteran of the golf industry, as director of golf operations.
[omnihotels.com]

GelTees: Signs PGA Tour player Sebastian Munoz to an endorsement agreement. Munoz began using GelTees at the AT&T Byron Nelson and will display the company logo on his bag through 2017.

[geltees.com]

GelTees: Signs PGA Tour player Sebastian Munoz to an endorsement agreement. Munoz began using GelTees at the AT&T Byron Nelson and will display the company logo on his bag through 2017.
[geltees.com]

Club Managers Association of America: Certifies 25 club management professionals with the designation of Certified Club Manager.

[cmaa.org]

Jack Nicklaus Apparel: Signs PGA Tour player Willy Wilcox to an apparel endorsement agreement for its Nicklaus Collection.

[nicklaus.com]

Crown & Caliber: Signs Kaylin Yost to an apparel endorsement agreement. Yost will compete in the LPGA’s Kingsmill Championship this week wearing headwear with the brand’s logo and wear timepieces from its collection.

[crownandcaliber.com]

Crown & Caliber: Signs Kaylin Yost to an apparel endorsement agreement. Yost will compete in the LPGA’s Kingsmill Championship this week wearing headwear with the brand’s logo and wear timepieces from its collection.
[crownandcaliber.com]

Bishops Gate Golf Academy: Announces its 2016-17 student-athlete award winners, including Julian Perico and Anna Chen as Player of the Year.

[bgga.com]

Mitchell Golf Equipment Co.: Celebrates founder Ed Mitchell’s 50th anniversary as an active PGA of America member.

McConnell Golf: Council for Entrepreneurial Development inducts president and CEO John McConnell into the North Carolina Entrepreneur Hall of Fame on May 16 as part of a Founders Day celebration.

[mcconnellgolf.com]

Golfzon: Chairman Kim Young-chan is recognized by Golf Inc. magazine in a feature recognizing 10 global golf innovators and entrepreneurs “who are reshaping the face of golf.” The article is published in the May-June issue.

Galvin Green: Hires Todd Fontaine as sales representative for Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Florida and Tennessee territories.

[galvingreen.com]

Golfzon: Chairman Kim Young-chan is recognized by Golf Inc. magazine in a feature recognizing 10 global golf innovators and entrepreneurs “who are reshaping the face of golf.” The article is published in the May-June issue.

Golf Channel Academy: Peter Stern, owner of the Peter Stern Golf Academy at Indian Head Golf Park in Kings Park, N.Y., is scheduled to appear on Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive,” May 17-18.

[golfchannelacademy.com]

Golf Channel Academy: Peter Stern, owner of the Peter Stern Golf Academy at Indian Head Golf Park in Kings Park, N.Y., is scheduled to appear on Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive,” May 17-18.
[golfchannelacademy.com]