KemperLesnik: Hires Palmer Moody as group account director, and will manage several of the agency’s public relations clients, including Wilson Golf, KemperSports and EA Sports Maui Invitational.
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Fila Golf Continues Rapid Growth; Expands Sales Network
Fila Golf: Exclusive North American licensee Fersten Worldwide appoints Ron Birrell and Steve Sakovitz as sales representatives Fila Golf men’s and women’s apparel. Birrell will represent Fila Golf in the greater Toronto area and throughout Ontario, Canada. Sakovitz will cover a large section of the Northeast.
Azinger Entertains Crowd At Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Bionic: Pro staffer Paul Azinger, the 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup captain, appeared at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory in Louisville, Ky., last week to promote his new book, “Cracking the Code: The Winning Ryder Cup Strategy-Make it Work for You.”
Azinger Entertains Crowd At Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Bionic: Pro staffer Paul Azinger, the 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup captain, appeared at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory in Louisville, Ky., last week to promote his new book, “Cracking the Code: The Winning Ryder Cup Strategy-Make it Work for You.”
ING Chi Chi Rodriguez Humanitarian Award Goes To Ann Liguori At ING Spring Conference
International Network of Golf: Awards its Chi Chi Rodriguez Humanitarian Award to Ann Liguori, a veteran radio and TV journalist who was York, was honored for her work within the Ann Liguori Foundation, and for her fund-raising efforts for cancer research.
Sorenstam And Morley Named European Solheim Cup Vice-Captains
Solheim Cup: European captain Alison Nicholas selects Annika Sorenstam and Joanne Morley as vice captains for the 2011 team that will compete against the United States at Killeen Castle in County Meath, Ireland, Sept. 23-25.
USGA Appoints Jim Noel As Chief Legal Officer
U.S. Golf Association: Appoints Jim Noel as its chief legal officer. Noel will assume immediate oversight of the USGA’s legal department.
2010 Michigan Golf Hall Of Fame Ceremony
Michigan Golf Hall of Fame: Inducts Sue Ertl, John Traub and Bill Zylstra as members of its 2010 class.
Golfweek Names New Publisher
Golfweek: Appoints Jason Redditt to the position of publisher effective immediately. Redditt succeeds Clayton Morris, who will continue to oversee the brand’s portfolio of offerings with his promotion to group publisher.
Heritage Golf Group Names Roger Caldwell Membership Director At Atlanta National Golf Club
Heritage Golf Group: Appoints Roger Caldwell as membership director for Atlanta National Golf Club.
Junior Golf Corporation Appoints Peter Orrell As Chief Executive Officer
Junior Golf Corp.: Names Peter Orrell as its chief executive officer. Junior Golf Corp. is the operating entity for the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy, International Junior Golf Tour and Heritage Academy. Orrell will assume his position on May 17.
Wales' Celtic Manor Resort Appoints Golf Sales Manager
Celtic Manor Resort: Hires Sean Clancy for the newly-created golf sales manager position.
Antigua Golf Names Industry Veteran John Anderson National Sales Manager
The Antigua Group: Names John Anderson as the new national sales manager of its golf division. “John will bring a new perspective to our golf division,” said Ron McPherson, Antigua Golf’s president and CEO, “but he also will continue to enhance Antigua’s strong reputation for outstanding products supported by outstanding customer service.”
Golfer Padraig Harrington Joins Special Olympics As Global Ambassador for Golf
Special Olympics: Announces that three-time major winner Padraig Harrington has joined its cause as a global ambassador.
Tom Hoch Announced As Featured Speaker At KPMG 2010 Golf Business Forum In Belek, Turkey
Tom Hoch: Founder will be a featured speaker at the KPMG 2010 Golf Business Forum in Belek, Turkey, May 12-14. Hoch will speak on maximizing profits through design and operations.
Golf Fitness Authority Roy Khoury Brings Expertise To National Airwaves
RFK Training: Founder and president Roy Khoury will appear on the “Tee It Up” radio network on Sunday, May 9. The show airs 9-11 a.m. ET on 75 affiliates across the country and is streamed live at AM570Radio.com.
Dynamic Brands Names Doug Anderson Director Of Product Development
Dynamic Brands: Announces Doug Anderson as the company’s director of product development. Anderson will direct the research and development and product development initiatives for all distinct golf brands within the company’s portfolio.
Billy Casper Golf Chairman And CEO Peter Hill Appointed To National Golf Foundation Board Of Directors
Billy Casper Golf: Chairman and CEO Peter Hill is appointed to the National Golf Foundation’s board of directors.
Mitchell® Golf Appoints PGA Member Lee Kanzler To Its Staff
Mitchell Golf Equipment Co.: Hires Lee Kanzler as sales manager. Kanzler will manage sales and customer service for the company’s club repair tools and supplies, and will administer the Mitchell Partners Program and promote its training schools.
Golf Channel Adds Terry Gannon To Broadcasting Team
Golf Channel: Hires Terry Gannon to join the network’s live tournament team. Gannon will share play-by-play responsibilities for the network’s coverage of the PGA and LPGA tours. Gannon’s agreement will extend through 2013, and his first assignment will be the LPGA Championship beginning June 24.
