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Marriott Golf announces that Kenny Pepper has been promoted to golf sales manager for Camelback and Wildfire golf clubs in the Phoenix and Scottsdale, Ariz., region.

Nike Golf appoints Mike Francis to U.S. general manager and Stan Grissinger to general manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa, effective Dec. 1.

Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, announces that Jeffrey Petersen has been named director of golf. Petersen has served as the head professional at Sun Valley Resort since 2005.

Students at the Golf Academy of America will serve as volunteers for the 2008 Special Olympics State Golf Championships on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Vistal Golf Club in Phoenix, Ariz.

KemperSports names Brian Carlson general manager of Royal Melbourne Country Club in Long Grove, Ill.

TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. promotes Pete Sanchez to the position of chief operations officer. In his new role, Sanchez will oversee the company’s engineering, supply chain, sourcing, procurement and all manufacturing operations.

Steve Chapman, player and golf teacher at RattleSnake Point Golf Club in Ontario, Canada, joins PuttingZone.com as an instructor.

KemperSports names Kevin Michael as general manager of Newport Dunes Golf Club, the newly-constructed Arnold Palmer Signature Course on Texas’ Mustang Island.

Students of The Golf Academy of America in Phoenix, Ariz., will serve as volunteers for the 2008 Special Olympics State Golf Championships on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Vistal Golf Club.

Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif., announces that Geoff Podgorny has been named head golf professional.

Candian-based Second Skin and Hollas hire sales representatives for Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

KemperSports names Steve Loomis as general manager of Chalet Hills Golf Club in Cary, Ill.

Jonas Software hires Katie Jordan as director of sales.

Ecco hires Mike McHugh as technical field representative to oversee the company’s innovative Tech Van, clinic and demo day initiatives.

Nike Inc. promotes Cindy Davis to president of Nike Golf. Davis will be responsible for driving market leadership and growth for all aspects of Nike Golf. Davis succeeds 28-year Nike veteran Bob Wood, who will be taking on additional responsibilities within the Nike Brand.

John Marvel has been named managing editor of Golf Digest Digital Properties, effective Sept. 22. Marvel will be responsible for overseeing the editorial direction of GolfDigest.com and GolfWorld.com.

Clarus Transphase Scientific Inc., developer and manufacturer of the Q-Link products, hires Rick Provost as a PGA Tour representative.

Clarus Transphase Scientific, Inc. announces the hiring of industry-veteran and wellness expert Rick Provost as PGA Tour Representative.

The Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst, N.C., hires Kathee Dishner as club manager.

Page & Tuttle Golf names Jimmy Glass as its new president, replacing Jim Murphy, who is retiring.