Sevillano Links (Corning, Calif.): Head golf professional Ron Kuwata receives the Northern California PGA President’s Plaque, awarded to individuals for contributions to player development and promotion of the game.
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The Golf Course Superintendents Association Of Northern California Recognizes Members For Excellence In Golf And Turf Care Industry
Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California: To recognize five members for outstanding contributions within the golf and turf care industry at its annual meeting Jan. 9 at The Course at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, Calif.
PGA Golf Show's Marc Simon Named Reed Exhibitions – Americas Group Sales Director Of The Year
Reed Exhibitions: Names Marc Simon, PGA Golf Exhibitions group sales director, as its Reed Exhibitions ~ Americas Group Sales Director of the Year.
PGA Pro Ron Kuwata From Sevillano Links At Rolling Hills Casino Earns President's Plaque For Helping Grow The Game Of Golf
Sevillano Links (Corning, Calif.): Head golf professional Ron Kuwata receives the Northern California PGA President’s Plaque, awarded to individuals for contributions to player development and promotion of the game.
Sandia Golf Club Promotes Matt Long To Head Golf Professional
Sandia Golf Club: Promotes Matt Long to head golf professional of the Albuquerque, N.M., club.
Keegan Bradley Named Rookie Of The Year On The 2011 PGA Tour
Cleveland Golf/Srixon: Tour staffer Keegan Bradley is named the 2011 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year after a season that included winning the PGA Championship. Bradley plays a full complement of the brand’s equipment.
Dr. Wayne Hanna To Receive 2012 USGA Green Section Award
U.S. Golf Association: Selects turfgrass scientist Dr. Wayne Hanna, of Chula, Ga., as the recipient of the 2012 USGA Green Section Award for his achievements in developing environmentally friendly grasses that have impacted golf courses around the world.
TGA Premier Junior Golf Franchise Owners Honored At National Conference
TGA Premier Junior Golf: Honored five of its franchise owners – awarding them the 5 E’s for Excellence Awards – at the company’s national conference held at the Wigwam Resort in Phoenix, Ariz.
AboutGolf Congratulates Luke Donald On Being Named 2011 PGA Tour Player Of The Year
AboutGolf: PGA Tour simulator user Luke Donald was voted PGA Tour Player of the Year, and won both the PGA and European tour money titles.
Ecco USA Golf Division Hires MaryBeth Cobia As Territory Manager
Ecco: Hires MaryBeth Cobia as territory manager for the company’s U.S. Golf Division.
Mizuno Brand Ambassador Luke Donald Named 2011 PGA Tour Player Of The Year
Mizuno: Tour staffer Luke Donald was named the 2011 PGA Tour Player of the Year in a vote by PGA Tour players. Donald, the world No. 1-ranked player, won two PGA Tour events and the money title.
AGCP Announces Certification Of Clubfitting Qualifications For Bob Williams
Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals: Certifies Bob Williams of San Gabriel Valley, Calif., as a Level 10-qualified clubfitter.
AGCP Announces Certification Of Clubfitting Qualifications For Rick Grinstead
Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals: Certifies Rick Grinstead of Louisville, Ky., as an AGCP Level 9-qualified clubfitter.
Steve Scott Named New Head Golf Professional At Paramount Country Club
Paramount Country Club (New York, New York): Names Steve Scott, the 1996 U.S. Amateur runner-up to Tiger Woods, as head golf professional. Scott was previously head golf professional at The Ridge at Back Brook in Ringoes, N.J.
Yamaha Golf-Car Company Announces The Hiring Of Matthew Jones
Yamaha Golf-Car Co.: Hires Matthew Jones as district sales manager for south Texas.
Annika Sorenstam To Promote Healthy Lifestyles And Nutrition For Children On Capitol Hill On Wednesday, December 7th
Annika Foundation: Founder Annika Sorenstam will appear on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., today, to discuss her Foundation’s collaboration with physical education and health and wellness programs to promote healthy lifestyles and nutrition for children.
AGCP Announces Certification Of Clubfitting Qualifications For Netherlands Marcel Bal
Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals: Certifies Marcel Bal of Golf Op Maat in the Netherlands as an AGCP Level 10-qualified clubfitter.
Lee Schmidt And Brian Curley Named “Architects Of The Year” By Golf Magazine
Schmidt-Curley Design: Architects Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley are named Golf Magazine’s Architects of the Year. Their Lava Fields Course at Mission Hills Hainan also topped the publication’s Best New International course category.
ProQuip Names Mike Benning As Territory Manager For Southeastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island And Eastern Connecticut
ProQuip USA: Names Mike Benning as the company’s territory sales manager in southeast Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut.
Lee Schmidt And Brian Curley Named "Architects Of The Year" By Golf Magazine
Schmidt-Curley Design: Architects Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley are named Golf Magazine’s Architects of the Year. Their Lava Fields Course at Mission Hills Hainan also topped the publication’s Best New International course category.