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USGA Announces Executive Committee Nominations For 2011

USGA: Announces that James B. Hyler, Jr. of Raleigh, N.C., has been nominated to serve a second one-year term as association president. The election of officers and the 15-member USGA Executive Committee will take place Feb. 5 at the USGA’s annual meeting in Phoenix, Ariz.

Inez “Nez” Muhleman to Receive 2011 Joe Dey Award

U.S. Golf Association: Names Inez “Nez” Muhleman of Houston as recipient of the 2011 Joe Dey Award. Muhleman has dedicated herself to the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship and will officially retire from the tournament’s Championship Committee in December. The Joe Dey Award recognizes an individual’s meritorious service to the game as a volunteer.

Lorena Ochoa To Receive 2011 Bob Jones Award

U.S. Golf Association: Selects Lorena Ochoa, who dominated the LPGA for four years before retiring at age 28, and whose foundation has benefited hundreds of Mexico’s underprivileged children, to receive its 2011 Bob Jones Award. The USGA’s highest honor is given in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf, and seeks to recognize a person who emulates Jones’ spirit, his personal qualities and his attitude toward the game and its players.

Inez "Nez" Muhleman to Receive 2011 Joe Dey Award

U.S. Golf Association: Names Inez “Nez” Muhleman of Houston as recipient of the 2011 Joe Dey Award. Muhleman has dedicated herself to the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship and will officially retire from the tournament’s Championship Committee in December. The Joe Dey Award recognizes an individual’s meritorious service to the game as a volunteer.

FLGOLF, Inc. announces their new sales representatives

FLGolf: Announces the hiring of five sales representatives – Chris Catapane (Connecticut), John Sanges (Long Island N.Y.), Don Hosch (Tennessee and Kentucky), Ron Flak (Florida) and John Ellis (Texas).