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Nike Golf: Nike Swoosh Elite Advisory Staff member Suzy Whaley has been elected the new secretary of the PGA of America.

PGA of America / Northern California Section: Announces Pat Jones, PGA director of golf at Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Courses in Seaside, CA, as its 2014 NCPGA Golf Professional of the Year.

International Clubmakers Guild: Certifies Jim Muller, of TJM Custom Clubs, as an ICG-certified clubmaker

PGA of America / Northern California Section: Names Darcy Milligan, of Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, CA, as its NCPGA Assistant Apprentice of the Year.

Donald Ross Sportswear: Co-founder Paul Wold announces his retirement from the company after seven years.

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International Clubmakers Guild: Certifies Jacques Intriere, of Greenwich Golf Fitting Studio in Greenwich, CT, as an ICG-certified clubmaker

PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Reports on Rick Schuller, John Francisco and Jim Estes, who have qualified for the 76th Senior PGA Championship.

SwitchGrips USA: Seeking independent sales representatives for territories throughout the United States.

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Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort / Hilton Head Island, SC: Reports on the right-hand men – Roger Rulewich, Steve Forrest and Bob Spence – of the resort’s three golf course architects, Robert Trent Jones, Arthur Hills and George Fazio.

International Clubmakers Guild: Ray Tomaszewski, of Ray’s Golf Repair in Lorain, OH, has been designated as an ICG-certified clubmaker.

PGA of America: Appoints Meredith A. Bach as corporate hospitality sales manager for the inaugural KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, June 9-14 at Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY.

PGA of America: Appoints Meredith A. Bach as corporate hospitality sales manager for the inaugural KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, June 9-14 at Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY.

Hot Springs Village / Hot Springs Village, AK: Appoints Ray Metz as director of golf over its eight golf courses.

The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club / Sea Island, GA: Names John Wade as its head golf professional.

Golfweek: Senior writer Bradley S. Klein, who has covered golf architecture since joining the magazine in 1988, has been selected as the 2015 Donald Ross Award winner by the American Society of Golf Course Architects.

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Selects Paul L. Carter, a certified golf course superintendent at Bear Trace in Harrison Bay, TN, to receive the 2015 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship.

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Selects Paul L. Carter, a certified golf course superintendent at Bear Trace in Harrison Bay, TN, to receive the 2015 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship.

Voice Caddie: Hiring experienced independent sales representatives for territories throughout the U.S.

California Alliance for Golf: Elects Chris Thomas, CEO of the PGA of America’s Northern California section, as president.