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Summit Golf Brands: Appoints Patrick Kiely as executive vice president of business development.

Golf Academy: David Impastato, owner of Studio 59 Golf Learning Center in Batavia, Ill., joins its network of instructors.

Marriott Golf: Hires Kevin Kremer as the head PGA golf professional at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando, Grande Lakes in Florida.

Nexbelt: Hires Joe Puskarich as its new global sales manager, effective immediately.

Wolfdancer Golf Club | Bastrop, Texas: Kelly O’Donnell was named Merchandiser of the Year (Resort Facilities) by the PGA of America.

Golf Channel: Jason Birnbaum, owner of Jason Birnbaum Golf and director of golf instruction at Manhattan Woods Golf Club in West Nyack, N.Y., will appear as a guest instructor on “Morning Drive,” Aug. 2-3.

Wolfdancer Golf Club | Bastrop, Texas: Kelly O’Donnell was named Merchandiser of the Year (Resort Facilities) by the PGA of America.

Golf Channel: Jason Birnbaum, owner of Jason Birnbaum Golf and director of golf instruction at Manhattan Woods Golf Club in West Nyack, N.Y., will appear as a guest instructor on “Morning Drive,” Aug. 2-3.

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Names Shelia Finney, the former executive director of the Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association and golf course superintendent at Gaylord Springs Golf Links in Nashville, Tenn., as senior director, member programs.

Troon: Announces that Bruce Glasco, president of the Troon International Division, will also serve as managing director of its new Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., office.

Troon: Announces that Bruce Glasco, president of the Troon International Division, will also serve as managing director of its new Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., office.

Golf Channel Academy: Josh Cook, owner of Josh Cook Golf at Terradyne Country Club in Wichita, Kansas, is named an instructor for the academy.

Middle Atlantic PGA: Section members Rick Schuller, of Stonehenge Country Club, and Josh Speight, of Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club, have qualified for this week’s PGA Championship.

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Summit Golf Brands: Names Jack Lessing as executive vice president, head of sales. He will be responsible for managing the entire sales force, which includes Fairway and Greene, Zero Restriction, EP Pro, EP Sport and B. Draddy.

Ann Liguori Foundation: Sports talk show host Ann Liguori to receive a Corey Award at the Gene Michael Charity Golf Classic on Aug. 22. The award recognizes Liguori’s charitable work.

Ann Liguori Foundation: Sports talk show host Ann Liguori to receive a Corey Award at the Gene Michael Charity Golf Classic on Aug. 22. The award recognizes Liguori’s charitable work.

H4Distribution: Hiring account managers to oversee sales initiatives for its lines.

Golf Channel Academy: Ron Philo, director of golf and club operations for Stowe Mountain Resort in Stowe, Vt., has been named an instructor for the academy.

Golf Channel Academy: Peter Stern, owner of the Peter Stern Golf Academy at Indian Head Golf Park in Kings Park, N.Y., has been added to the portfolio of instructors.

Troon: Ruth Engle, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has been named to AZ Business magazine’s list of 2016 Most Influential Women in the publication’s July issue.