KemperSports: Promotes Ollie Becker to regional operations executive and names Lance Iwanaka as general manager of The Bridges Golf Club in San Ramon, Calif.
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Keiser University College Recognizes New International Graduates
Keiser University: College of Golf reports on Kamil Chojnicki and Matsuez Kniaginin, both of Warsaw, Poland, and both of whom are products of the school’s golf management program.
LPGA Player Na Yeon Choi Signs With Srixon®
Srixon: Signs Na Yeon Choi to an endorsement contract. Choi won a Korean Ladies Professional Golf Tour event in 2004 as an amateur and joined the LPGA in 2008. She won the LPGA money title in 2010.
University of Alabama Freshman Justin Thomas Wins 2012 Haskins Award
Golfweek: Announces University of Alabama freshman Justin Thomas as the winner of the 2012 Haskins Award, an honor given to the nation’s top collegiate golfer. The award is sponsored in part by the magazine.
LPGA Player Na Yeon Choi Signs With Srixon®
Srixon: Signs Na Yeon Choi to an endorsement contract. Choi won a Korean Ladies Professional Golf Tour event in 2004 as an amateur and joined the LPGA in 2008. She won the LPGA money title in 2010.
Nike Golf Adds Dylan Frittelli to The Nike Athlete Roster
Nike Golf: Signs Dylan Frittelli to an endorsement agreement. Frittelli will sport Nike Golf head-to-toe, play a Nike bag and clubs.
Callaway Golf Appoints Harry Arnett Senior Vice President Of Marketing
Callaway Golf: Appoints Harry Arnett as senior vice president, marketing. In this role, Arnett assumes leadership of the company’s global marketing, communications and go-to-market functions.
Linksoul Founder John Ashworth To Make Hundred Hole Hike For Charity
Linksoul: Chief Creative Officer John Ashworth will participate in the inaugural Hundred Hole Hike, walking and playing more than 100 holes on July 16 to benefit the San Diego-based After School All-Stars and North County Junior Golf Association.
Who’s Your Caddy Golf Mobile App Provides ‘Ready-For-Success’ Marketing Plan For Prospective Sales Representatives
Red Mat Media: Seeking sales representatives for its Who’s Your Caddy golf mobile app.
VCT Names Jill R. Melbye Senior Advisor, Member Experience
VCT: Hires Jill R. Melbye as senior advisor, member experience for the Western Region.
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Nags Head Golf Links (Nags Head, N.C.): Reports on member Bud Sheets’ and his daughter Cari Sheets’ golf experiences in all 50 states.
USGA Celebrates The Achievements Of Jack Nicklaus And His Enduring Connection To The U.S. Open
United States Golf Association: Honors Jack Nicklaus with a series of public acknowledgments, including dedicating the gold medal presented each year to the U.S. Open champion in Nicklaus’ honor and announcing plans to expand the USGA Museum with a new Jack Nicklaus Room dedicated to his USGA championships and career.
Who's Your Caddy Golf Mobile App Provides 'Ready-For-Success' Marketing Plan For Prospective Sales Representatives
Red Mat Media: Seeking sales representatives for its Who’s Your Caddy golf mobile app.
Linksoul John Ashworth & Co. Introduces Michael Allen As A Brand Ambassador
Linksoul John Ashworth & Co.: Signs Michael Allen to an endorsement agreement. Allen will premiere the company’s summer 2012 collection during this week’s U.S. Open.
EWGA Announces New Ambassador For Mentoring Program
EWGA: Announces Michelle McGann as the new ambassador for the association’s Fairway Friends mentoring program.
Linksoul John Ashworth & Co. Introduces Michael Allen As A Brand Ambassador
Linksoul John Ashworth & Co.: Signs Michael Allen to an endorsement agreement. Allen will premiere the company’s summer 2012 collection during this week’s U.S. Open.
Affiniti Golf Partners Names Brandon Matney General Manager At Harbor Club
Affiniti Golf Partners: Names Brandon Matney as general manager at Harbor Club on Lake Oconee in Georgia.
Cheyenne Woods Joins Nike Golf
Nike Golf: Signs Cheyenne Woods, a two-time All-American at Wake Forest University, to a multi-year agreement. Woods will use Nike Golf clubs, ball, footwear, glove, bag, apparel, headwear and accessories.
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday Spokesman Dustin Johnson Wins FedEx St. Jude Classic
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday: Spokesman Dustin Johnson won the FedEx St. Jude Classic, his sixth on the PGA Tour.
International Club Suppliers Names Stephanie Black West Regional Sales Manager
International Club Suppliers: Names Stephanie Black as west regional sales manager.