Mid-Atlantic PGA: Honors Mike Aldrich, PGA of River Bend Golf and Country Club in Great Falls, VA, as its Assistant PGA Professional of the Year.
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MAPGA Horton Smith Award
Mid-Atlantic PGA: Names Bernie Najar, PGA of Woodholme Country Club in Baltimore, MD, as recipient of the section’s Horton Smith Award, which recognizes service and contributions toward developing and improving educational opportunities for PGA Professionals and apprentices.
Heritage Golf Group Names William Connolly Golf Course Superintendent At TPC Eagle Trace
TPC Eagle Trace: Names William Connolly as golf course superintendent of the Heritage Golf Group-managed course.
Rae Named Vice President Of R & D For Cleveland® Golf/Srixon® – U.S.A.
Cleveland Golf/Srixon: Names John Rae as vice president of research and development for Cleveland Golf/Srixon – U.S.A. The announcement is effective immediately.
Troon Golf Announces Staff Changes Within Golf Operations At Seaview – A Dolce Resort
Seaview – A Dolce Resort: Announces that Stephen Havrilla, the current director of golf of the Troon Golf-managed facility, will be become general manager of the Alpensia Golf and Country Club in South Korea. Replacing Havrilla will be Seaview’s head golf professional, Kevin DeDonato.
EWGA Names Kathy Thomas As 2010 Nancy Oliver Founder’s Award Winner
EWGA: Selects Kathy Thomas of Lees Summit, MO, as the 2010 recipient of the Nancy Oliver Founder’s Award. Thomas will be honored during the 2011 EWGA Golfpalooza, April 13-16 in Amelia Island, FL.
Four Elected To Michigan Golf Hall Of Fame
Michigan Golf Hall of Fame: Announces that public links veteran Jim Briegel, golf course architect Arthur Hills, journalist Terry Moore and Don Perne, co-founder of the PGA of America’s Professional Golf Management at Ferris State University, have been selected for induction.
EWGA Names Kathy Thomas As 2010 Nancy Oliver Founder's Award Winner
EWGA: Selects Kathy Thomas of Lees Summit, MO, as the 2010 recipient of the Nancy Oliver Founder’s Award. Thomas will be honored during the 2011 EWGA Golfpalooza, April 13-16 in Amelia Island, FL.
Bermuda Sands Apparel Announces John Gerken As New Sales Representative
Bermuda Sands Apparel: Hires John Gerken as a sales representative who will cover the company’s Illinois region.
The First Tee Releases New Framework To Teach Children Healthy Habits Through Golf
The First Tee: Announces a new five-year initiative, The First Tee Nine Healthy Habits, that will promote child health and wellness through golf and feature Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam as its spokesperson.
Michigan PGA Section Special Award Winners Announced
Michigan PGA Section: Announces its 2011 award recipients, including Dick Stewart of Kalamazoo Country Club who has been selected to receive the Bill Strausbaugh Award. The award is presented to a PGA Professsional who have distinguished themselves by mentoring fellow PGA Professionals in improving their employment situations and through service to the community.
Ka’anapali Golf Courses’ Craig Trenholme Named “Superintendent Of The Year” By Hawaii Golf Course Superintendents Association
Ka’anapali Golf Courses: Craig Trenholme is named the 2010 Superintendent of the Year by the Hawaii Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Terry Schieber Named CEO Of Resorts Of Tullymore & St. Ives; Michigan Executive Held Top National Management Positions
The Resorts of Tullymore and St. Ives: Names Terry Schieber as its chief executive officer. Schieber is former vice president of ClubCorp Inc. of Dallas.
Ka'anapali Golf Courses' Craig Trenholme Named "Superintendent Of The Year" By Hawaii Golf Course Superintendents Association
Ka’anapali Golf Courses: Craig Trenholme is named the 2010 Superintendent of the Year by the Hawaii Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Terry Schieber Named CEO Of Resorts Of Tullymore & St. Ives; Michigan Executive Held Top National Management Positions
The Resorts of Tullymore and St. Ives: Names Terry Schieber as its chief executive officer. Schieber is former vice president of ClubCorp Inc. of Dallas.
Mid-Atlantic PGA: Names Fran Rhoads, PGA Professional at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm in Potomac, MD, as its 2011 Teacher of the Year.
The Players Towel Dominates AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Used By Five Out Of The Top Ten Finishers
Players Towel: Used by five of the top 10 finishers at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Cutter & Buck Names Scott Cunningham 2010 Salesperson Of The Year
Cutter & Buck: Names Scott Cunningham as its 2010 Salesperson of the Year.
Cutter & Buck Names Scott Cunningham 2010 Salesperson Of The Year
Cutter & Buck: Names Scott Cunningham as its 2010 Salesperson of the Year.
Miura Golf Names Charlie Gerber Vice President-U.S. Distribution
Miura Golf: Names Charlie Gerber as vice president, U.S. distribution. Most recently Gerber was sales manager with Sundog Eyewear Midwest
