SeeMore Putters: Noted putting instructor Pat O’Brien, who works with Zach Johnson on the PGA Tour, will appear in the company’s booth at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show.
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Celebrities Make Their Mark On The 2010 PGA Merchandise Show
PGA Merchandise Show: This week’s 57th annual event will feature some of professional golf’s top names, including former Ryder Cup members Justin Leonard and David Toms, LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam and noted instructor Hank Haney. Also, Demo Day on Wednesday will feature a full slate of special events and appearances.
Lisa Lifer Named President Of EWGA Association Board Of Directors
EWGA: Lisa Lifer of Hackettstown, NJ, has been named 2010-2011 president of the association’s board of directors. Joining the EWGA board of directors in 2010 are Sally R. Hendron of Chicago, IL, and Janet McKinley of Townsend, TN.
Tony Jacklin Appearing At Prestwick’s PGA Booth
Prestwick Golf Group: Tony Jacklin, a two-time major winner, will appear at the company’s booth at the PGA Merchandise Show on Jan. 29. The Prestwick Golf Group manufactures tailored outdoor furnishings for golf courses and country clubs.
Sunice Names Industry Veteran Arnie Cunningham Director Of PGA Tour Promotions
Sunice: Outerwear brand names Arnie Cunningham as the company’s director of PGA Tour promotions.
Antigua Announces 2010 Tour Staff
Antigua: Apparel brand announces its 2010 tour staff, which includes PGA Tour players Notah Begay III, Craig Bowden, Billy Mayfair, Kevin Streelman and Jerod Turner; LPGA players Brittany Lang, Dorothy Delasin, Stacy Prammanasudh, Alison Walshe and Wendy Ward; and Nationwide Tour players Scott Sterling and DJ Brigman.
Tony Jacklin Appearing At Prestwick's PGA Booth
Prestwick Golf Group: Tony Jacklin, a two-time major winner, will appear at the company’s booth at the PGA Merchandise Show on Jan. 29. The Prestwick Golf Group manufactures tailored outdoor furnishings for golf courses and country clubs.
NGCOA’s Hughes: Tough Year Filled with Timeless Lessons
National Golf Course Owners Association: Mike Hughes, NGCOA CEO, to present the State of the Association at its annual conference, Feb. 8-12 in San Diego, CA. “[2009] was a year many want to forget, but one that also bears remembering,” wrote Hughes in his annual letter to association members.
Larry Gulko Joins Cybex As Chief Marketing Officer
Cybex International: Names Larry Gulko as Chief Marketing Officer. Gulko will lead the company’s strategic direction to strengthen the company’s market position and drive growth.
International Club Suppliers Names Sales and Marketing Veteran Brian Lohman Western Regional Account Manager
International Club Suppliers: Names Brian Lohman as its western regional account manager. ICS is the sales and marketing arm for Entegra Procurement Services in the golf club and resort channel.
Golf Inc. Announces Speaker Line-up for Spring 2010 Conference
Golf Inc. Spring conference will feature a CEO Summit that will be moderated by Larry Gulko, CMO, Cybex International, and include Jim Hinckley, CEO, Arnold Palmer Golf Management; Steve Mona, CEO, World Golf Foundation; Peter Hill, CEO, Billy Casper Golf; and Eric Affeldt, President and CEO, ClubCorp.
NGCOA's Hughes: Tough Year Filled with Timeless Lessons
National Golf Course Owners Association: Mike Hughes, NGCOA CEO, to present the State of the Association at its annual conference, Feb. 8-12 in San Diego, CA. “[2009] was a year many want to forget, but one that also bears remembering,” wrote Hughes in his annual letter to association members.
Dixon Golf Appoints Alden Ulrich As New Director Of Corporate Partnerships
Dixon Golf: Names Alden Ulrich as its new director of corporate partnerships.
Dan Koehler Named Director Of Global Sales And Marketing For Golf Pride®
Golf Pride: Appoints Dan Koehler to director of global sales and marketing, effective Jan. 1.
David Hunter Named Director Of Field Marketing For Cleveland® Golf
Cleveland Golf: Promotes David Hunter to the newly created position of director of field marketing.
Adams Golf Announces Additions To 2010 Tour Staff
Adams Golf: Signs six players to its 2010 tour staffs – Kris Blanks, Steve Wheatcroft and Omar Uresti to its PGA Tour staff; Tommy Armour III, Mike Goodes and Gene Jones to its Champions Tour staff.
Equipment Expert Frank Thomas On Stage At West Michigan Golf Show
West Michigan Golf Show: Frank Thomas, former technical director at the U.S. Golf Association and current chief technical advisor for Golf Channel, will appear at the West Michigan Golf Show, Feb. 12-14 in Grand Rapids, MI.
Dan Koehler Named Director Of Global Sales And Marketing For Golf Pride®
Golf Pride: Appoints Dan Koehler to director of global sales and marketing, effective Jan. 1.
David Hunter Named Director Of Field Marketing For Cleveland® Golf
Cleveland Golf: Promotes David Hunter to the newly created position of director of field marketing.
Industry Veteran Warren Schmidt Named General Manager of TL Golf Services
TL Golf Services: Warren Schmidt, a sales veteran in the golf industry for 15 years, is named sales manager. Schmidt will handle sales efforts under the TL Golf Services umbrella throughout the Greater Philadelphia, PA., area and region.