People

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.

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.

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Reports on course superintendent Mark Kuhns’ preparation of Baltusrol Golf Club for the upcoming PGA Championship.

Golf Channel: Cindy Miller, founder and CEO of Cindy Miller Inc., is named an instructor for the Golf Channel Academy.

South Florida PGA: Selects Lucas Edelman as its 2016 Professional Golf Management Scholarship recipient.

Roll-In Products: Recognizes Steve Dresser, owner of Steve Dresser Golf Academy, as its first Roll-In Pro.

Roll-In Products: Recognizes Steve Dresser, owner of Steve Dresser Golf Academy, as its first Roll-In Pro.

Golf Channel: Todd Sones, owner and operator of Todd Sones Impact Golf in Vernon Hills, Ill., will be a guest instructor on “Morning Drive,” July 19-20.

Golf Channel: Todd Sones, owner and operator of Todd Sones Impact Golf in Vernon Hills, Ill., will be a guest instructor on “Morning Drive,” July 19-20.

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Reports on CEO Rhett Evans’ upcoming attempt to climb Mt. Rainier in Washington.

Sport Haley / Bette & Court: Hires Jim Vincent Jr. as sales representative for north Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

https://thegolfwire.com/325609-2/

Golf Channel Academy: Bobby Clampett, the former PGA Tour player and network broadcaster, joins the academy as an instructor.

True Temper Sports: Appoints Jeremy Erspamer as chief executive officer.