The Landings Club: Announces that Nicole Weller, head golf teaching professional at the Savannah, Ga., club has been named 2011 Teacher of the Year by the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals Southeast Section.
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Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy Names Ann Maness Director Of College Placement
Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy: Names Ann Maness as director of college placement. Maness will work with Hank Haney IJGA students to develop tournament schedules, resumes and facilitate communication with collegiate coaches.
USGA Hires Hirshland To Lead Business Affairs, Goode To Manage Communications
U.S. Golf Association: Hires Sarah Hirshland as its senior managing director of business affairs and Joe Goode as its managing director of communications. Both will join the staff of the USGA in early October.
Association Of Golf Clubfitting Professionals Congratulates Haskins Award Winner Patrick Cantlay
Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals: Reports on Patrick Cantlay, winner of the 2011 Fred Haskins Award as college player of the year.
Former Buckeye Quarterback, Craig Krenzel To Speak At The 2011 Otf Conference And Show
Ohio Turfgrass Foundation: Announces that Craig Krenzel, quarterback and MVP for Ohio State’s 2002 National Championship team, will deliver an opening address during the OTF Conference and Show, Dec. 5-8 in Columbus, Ohio.
NCPGA Foundation Honors Local Legends Johnny Miller and RJ Harper at The Langley in Support of Charity and Education
Northern California PGA Foundation: To honor Hall of Fame player Johnny Miller and RJ Harper, senior vice president of golf at Pebble Beach Co., at the fourth The Langley – A Tribute to Legends.
Dr. David Chu To Be Honoured At 2011 Asia Pacific Golf Summit
Asia Pacific Golf Hall Of Fame: To posthumously honor Dr. David Chu during a special ceremony at the Asia Pacific Golf Summit in Pattaya, Thailand on Oct. 31. Chu was the founder of China’s Mission Hills Group.
Fairways + Greens Announces New Publisher, Editor Roles
Madavor Media: Promotes Vic Williams to publisher of Fairways + Greens, and Darin Bunch to managing editor.
Spring Island Names New General Manager
Spring Island Club: Hires Tom Noyes as general manager of the Spring Island, S.C., club.
Professional Caddies Association: Reports that Dee Darden, a 2001 Caddie Hall of Fame inductee, passed away on Wednesday. Darden was 82.
STX Profit 4 & 5 Putters Now Available In Dramatic Black Finish
STX Golf: Announces that its ProFIT 4 and 5 putters have been updated with new design elements and a distinctive black finish.
Golf Media Network: Signs four new contributing editors – Dennis Silvers, James Mason, Evelyn Gruber and Anthony Pioppi.
Global Turf Equipment Names Veteran Industry Professional Larry Willis Regional Account Manager
Global Turf Equipment: Names Larry Willis as regional account manager.
Fred Couples Takes Kaenon Polarized Along For The Ride
Kaenon Polarized: Klay Titanium G12 sunglass model was worn by Fred Couples en route to winning the Champions Tour’s Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship.
Prominent Businessmen Support The First Tee 10th Anniversary Gala
The First Tee of Metropolitan New York: Announces that Kenneth Langone, Jim Robinson and Seth H. Waugh will serve as co-chairs for the organization’s 10th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 5 and that will feature former President Bill Clinton as the keynote speaker.
Mitchell® Golf Promotes Tom Mitchell To CEO
Mitchell Golf Equipment Co.: Promotes Tom Mitchell to chief executive officer.
Mitchell® Golf Promotes Tom Mitchell To CEO
Mitchell Golf Equipment Co.: Promotes Tom Mitchell to chief executive officer.
Bermuda Sands Apparel Announces Eddie Brown As New Sales Representative
Bermuda Sands Apparel Co.: Appoints Eddie Brown as its new sales representative in Georgia.
Key Golf’s Kip Wolfe To Participate In A “Grow The Game” Panel Next Week At The PGA Expo
Key Golf: Director of Operations Kip Wolfe will participate in a panel discussion on growing the game at the PGA Expo on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Key Golf's Kip Wolfe To Participate In A "Grow The Game" Panel Next Week At The PGA Expo
Key Golf: Director of Operations Kip Wolfe will participate in a panel discussion on growing the game at the PGA Expo on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
