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KemperSports names Stewart Koch as general manager of Heron Lakes, a 36-hole golf facility located outside of Portland, Ore.

Stephanie Hurst, Alyssa Vogan and Madison Savoy each recently received a $500 scholarship as part of a value-added benefit from three Scottsdale, Ariz., area course’s – Eagle Mountain, Longbow and the Duke – 2008 Club Cards. The scholarships are available to the college-bound dependents of the cardholders.

Kelsey Holder was recently awarded a $500 scholarship as part of a value-added benefit from Langdon Farm’s Farm Card program. The scholarships are awarded by the Aurora, Ore., course to the college-bound dependents of the cardholders.

Kiah Underwood from The First Tee of Cleveland and Demarcus Hopkins from The First Tee of Portland, were named as the two RBS Achievers of the Year. RBS will donate a $10,000 scholarship to each recipient.

Kiah Underwood from The First Tee of Cleveland and Demarcus Hopkins from The First Tee of Portland, were named as the two RBS Achievers of the Year. RBS will donate a $10,000 scholarship to each recipient.

Daymond Willis Holdings appoints John Solberg as vice president, sales, for Peter Scott North America.

Buffalo Communications names Jen Voss as public relations manager.

ProLink Solutions names Anthony Vitagliano as the company’s senior vice president and general counsel.

The San Diego Golf Academy reports that former student Aaron Wells has accepted a position as head golf professional at Desert Highlands Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The San Diego Golf Academy reports that former student Aaron Wells has accepted a position as head golf professional at Desert Highlands Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The Nicklaus Companies name Peter Rummell, who retired at the end of May as chief executive officer for The St. Joe Co., as its new CEO.

Dixon Golf announces the addition of Bill Sulley to its staff of independent sales reps.

Dixon Golf adds Jeff Saldutti and Mike Spellman to its staff of independent sales representatives. Saldutti will cover northern Indiana and southern Illinois, while Spellman will cover northern California.

Cleveland Golf hires industry veteran Tom Tiffany as its regional sales manager for its Southeastern region. The addition takes Cleveland Golf from four to five regional sales managers.

The Northern California Golf Association Foundation promotes Adam Heieck to the position of executive director.

Dixon Golf announces the addition of Ed Haddock to its staff of independent sales representatives.

The National Golf Course Owners Association awards Don Rossi Scholarships, ranging from $1,900 to $3,000, to three students pursuing degrees in golf-related fields. This year’s scholarship recipients are Lucas Brick, a senior in the Professional Golf Management program at New Mexico State University; Paul Speltz and Henry Mohr, seniors majoring in golf enterprise management at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Ashworth Inc. names Tim Cronin as vice president of corporate sales.

Marriott Golf names Todd Evans as director of grounds for The Rookery at Marco in Marco Island, Fla.

Lija hires Alicia Caldecott, Gary Leader, Stephanie Migl and Mike Vesevick as sales representatives in Georgia, Florida, Texas and the Midwest, respectively.