Fore! Reservations: Director of marketing Scott Merchant is scheduled to speak at the Midwest Golf Course Owners Association Annual Conference, Oct. 26 in Oakdale, Minn.
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Inez “Nez” Muhleman to Receive 2011 Joe Dey Award
U.S. Golf Association: Names Inez “Nez” Muhleman of Houston as recipient of the 2011 Joe Dey Award. Muhleman has dedicated herself to the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship and will officially retire from the tournament’s Championship Committee in December. The Joe Dey Award recognizes an individual’s meritorious service to the game as a volunteer.
Lorena Ochoa To Receive 2011 Bob Jones Award
U.S. Golf Association: Selects Lorena Ochoa, who dominated the LPGA for four years before retiring at age 28, and whose foundation has benefited hundreds of Mexico’s underprivileged children, to receive its 2011 Bob Jones Award. The USGA’s highest honor is given in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf, and seeks to recognize a person who emulates Jones’ spirit, his personal qualities and his attitude toward the game and its players.
Inez "Nez" Muhleman to Receive 2011 Joe Dey Award
U.S. Golf Association: Names Inez “Nez” Muhleman of Houston as recipient of the 2011 Joe Dey Award. Muhleman has dedicated herself to the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship and will officially retire from the tournament’s Championship Committee in December. The Joe Dey Award recognizes an individual’s meritorious service to the game as a volunteer.
Mears Signs Sales Agreement With ING
International Network of Golf: Names Andy Mears as the organization’s national sales manager.
Kevin Norcross To Head Yamaha Golf-Car Company’s Direct Sales Team
Yamaha Golf-Car Company: Announces that Kevin Norcross will lead the company’s direct nationwide sales team.
Kevin Norcross To Head Yamaha Golf-Car Company's Direct Sales Team
Yamaha Golf-Car Company: Announces that Kevin Norcross will lead the company’s direct nationwide sales team.
Golf Fusion Expands National Sales Force as Unique Website Gains Momentum
Golf Fusion: Announces an expansion of its sales force, based on the success of its application-based website and the market’s continuing shift from informational to interactive solutions.
TGA-Premier Junior Golf, Founder / CEO Joshua Jacobs Selected Among Golf Top 40 Under 40 Most Influential People
TGA-Premier Junior Golf: Founder and CEO Joshua Jacobs is selected among Golf Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” lists of the game’s most influential people.
FLGOLF, Inc. announces their new sales representatives
FLGolf: Announces the hiring of five sales representatives – Chris Catapane (Connecticut), John Sanges (Long Island N.Y.), Don Hosch (Tennessee and Kentucky), Ron Flak (Florida) and John Ellis (Texas).
Chromax Names New Executive VP
Chromax Golf Ball Co.: Names David McFadden as executive vice president.
Golf Digest Properties Announces Restructuring Within Sales And Marketing Departments
Golf Digest Properties: Names Jeffery Ahl and Daniel Robertson as associate publisher, Golf Digest & Golf World. Ahl and Robertson were formerly associate publisher of Golf Digest and Golf World, respectively.
Heritage Golf Group Announces Mike Ryan General Manager At The Amelia Island Club
Heritage Golf Group: Appoints Mike Ryan as general manager of the newly-formed, member-owned Amelia Island Equity Club, Inc., consisting of the Ocean Club and Long Point Golf Club, in Amelia Island, Fla.
Annika Sorenstam To Address Florida’s Physical Education Leaders In Orlando
Annika Foundation: Founder Annika Sorenstam will speak will speak at the Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport annual conference on Friday, Oct. 8, in Orlando, Fla.
Lyle O. Wehrman, Northern California PGA Leader, Passes Away At 94
Northern California PGA: Announces that Lyle O. Wehrman, the 1964 PGA Professional of the Year and the Northern California Section president from 1962-64 died on Sept. 24 at age 94.
Rick Griffiths Joins Second Skin As Western Canadian Sales Manager
Second Skin Garment Co.: Hires Rick Griffiths as the company’s western Canadian sales manager.
Annika Sorenstam To Address Florida's Physical Education Leaders In Orlando
Annika Foundation: Founder Annika Sorenstam will speak will speak at the Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport annual conference on Friday, Oct. 8, in Orlando, Fla.
Golf 20/20 Names Donnellon To Its Communications Committee
Golf 20/20: Announces the addition of Kevin Donnellon, president of Macali Communications, to its communications committee.
Christa Petitt Joins Tehama And Izod G Leadership Team As Regional Sales Manager
Tehama, Izod G: Announces the return of Christa Petitt as the company’s Midwest Regional sales manager.
Dixon Golf’s Jeff Ritter Named Top Golf Coach
Dixon Golf: Staffer Jeff Ritter is named among Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers.
