Tour Resource Center: Reports on the pro debut of Amelia Lewis, a TRC social media coordinator.
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Jacksonville's Amelia Lewis Turns Pro And Finishes 5th
Tour Resource Center: Reports on the pro debut of Amelia Lewis, a TRC social media coordinator.
Jaime Banuelos Becomes First Back-To-Back Recipient Of The Marriott Golf Grounds Scholarship
Marriott Golf: Jaime Banuelos becomes the first two-time recipient of the Marriott Golf Grounds Scholarship, which is annually awarded to an outstanding student enrolled in a Turf Management-related program at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
Current U.S. Amateur Champion Represents The Concession Golf Club At The Masters
The Concession Golf Club: Reigning U.S. Amateur champion Ben An is representing the Bradenton, Fla., club at this week’s Masters. An, a member, is wearing the club’s logo on his shirt and his bag also features the club’s name.
Roger Boyd Joins Etonic
Etonic: Hires Roger Boyd as its North Texas sales representative.
Buffalo Communications Names Trask, Williamson PR Specialists; Further Bolsters Leading Golf-Lifestyle Position
Buffalo Communications: Announces the hiring of Gary Trask and Jonathan Williamson as public relations specialists.
New Chief Executive At St. Andrews Links
St. Andrews Links: Begins recruitment process for new chief executive to succeed Alan McGregor, who has served in that capacity for 13 years.
Heritage Golf Group Announces TPC Michigan’s Assistant Golf Professional As Class A Member Of The PGA Of America
Heritage Golf Group: Announces that Nate Matejek, assistant golf professional at TPC Michigan in Dearborn, Mich., has been elected into Class A Membership of the PGA of America.
Heritage Golf Group Announces TPC Michigan's Assistant Golf Professional As Class A Member Of The PGA Of America
Heritage Golf Group: Announces that Nate Matejek, assistant golf professional at TPC Michigan in Dearborn, Mich., has been elected into Class A Membership of the PGA of America.
STX Golf Expands Its Sales Team
STX: Expands its sale staff to include the following representatives: Dean Faucett (southern Texas), Kraig Kesner (Ohio), Chris Grimes (Maine, New Hampshire and eastern Massachusetts), Adam Brim (Georgia and Alabama), Peter Vanderwarker (North and South Carolina), Christine and Duane Lietzke (Oklahoma, Nebraska and Kansas), Larry Charles Douglas (Maryland and Virginia) and John Walker (Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana).
STX Golf Names Calvin Peete Jr. As Its National Sales Manager
STX: Announces Calvin Peete Jr. as its new national sales manager. Previously, Peete Jr. worked at Callaway Golf for seven years.
The Territory Head Professional Earns PGA Class A Certification
The Territory: Head golf professional Donavan Grahn earns his PGA Class A certification. PGA members earn their status by undergoing a multi-year series of work, study and training, and passing a playing aptitude test.
Billy Casper Golf Appoints Cale Avila General Manager Of Misty Creek Country Club
Misty Creek Country Club: Names Cale Avila as general manager, Chris Walden as superintendent and Jex Wilson as director of instruction for the Sarasota, Fla., club. Also, Krishna Chand is named executive chef.
Fourteen Golf Expands Its Sales Force With The Appointment Of Sean Joyce
Fourteen Golf: Hires Sean Joyce to its expanding sales team.
Anthony L. Williams, Director Of Golf At Stone Mountain Golf Club, Named TurfNet’s 2009 Superintendent Of The Year
Stone Mountain Golf Club: TurfNet names Anthony L. Williams, director of golf course and resort grounds for the Stone Mountain, Ga., club, as 2009 Superintendent of the Year.
Anthony L. Williams, Director Of Golf At Stone Mountain Golf Club, Named TurfNet's 2009 Superintendent Of The Year
Stone Mountain Golf Club: TurfNet names Anthony L. Williams, director of golf course and resort grounds for the Stone Mountain, Ga., club, as 2009 Superintendent of the Year.
Heritage Golf Group’s Director Of Instruction Named Teacher Of The Year Of The Southwestern Chapter Of NFPGA
Heritage Golf Group: Chris Ayles, director of instruction at TPC Prestancia in Sarasota, Fla., is named Teacher of the Year of the Southwestern Chapter of the North Florida Section of the PGA of America
Heritage Golf Group's Director Of Instruction Named Teacher Of The Year Of The Southwestern Chapter Of NFPGA
Heritage Golf Group: Chris Ayles, director of instruction at TPC Prestancia in Sarasota, Fla., is named Teacher of the Year of the Southwestern Chapter of the North Florida Section of the PGA of America
Billy Casper Golf Chairman And CEO Peter Hill Elected To Board Of National Golf Course Owners Association
Billy Casper Golf: National Golf Course Owners Association elects company chairman and CEO Peter Hill to its Board of Directors.
Susetka Appointed LPGA Chairman Of The Board
LPGA: LPGA Board selects Bill Susetka, the former president of Clairol’s U.S. Retail Division and president of Global Marketing at Avon Products, to serve as chairman of the board this year.