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Treetops Resort: Reports on general manager Barry Owens, who is finishing his first year in that position at the Gaylord, Mich., resort.

PuttingZone: Announces that Leslie Cain has become the 95th certified PuttingZone coach. Cain is head golf professional and greenskeeper at Grand Ducal Golf Club.

Ohio Turfgrass Foundation: Announces that Dr. John Kaminski, assistant professor and director of the golf course turfgrass management program at Penn State University, will lead Technology Day during the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Conference and Show on Dec. 5.

Wilson Golf: Names Michael Vrska as its global director of research and development.

Wilson Golf: Names Michael Vrska as its global director of research and development.

STX Golf: Expands it sales team with the appointment of three new regional sales representatives – Andy Stager (Calgary and Alberta, Canada), Matt Strong (Colorado, Utah and Wyoming) and Corey Fields (North Carolina and coastal South Carolina).

U.S. Golf Association: Nominating Committee announces the nomination of Glen D. Nager, of Washington, D.C., to serve a one-year term as president of the association. The election of officers and the 15-member USGA Executive Committee will take place Feb. 4, 2012, at the USGA’s Annual Meeting in Houston.

Junior Sports Corp.: Announces Raymond Roessel as executive director of Asia. Junior Sports Corp. is owner and operator of Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy, International Junior Golf Tour and Ivan Lendl International Junior Tennis Academy.

Armada Sports and Entertainment: Appoints Mary Beck to its board of directors, effective Oct. 15.

Glove It: Expands its U.S. sales staff with the hiring of Shauna McCafferty (Colorado, Utah and Wyoming regions), and Nancy LeClaire (North Carolina).