LebanonTurf: Names Bernard Bross as senior marketing manager, who will be responsible for leading the marketing function and managing the growth of the company’s fertilizer, seed and biological product portfolios.
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Past Champions Justin Leonard, Pat Perez, Kenny Perry Head Early Pro Entries; Kenny G, Greg Maddux, John O'Hurley, Kurt Russell Among Early Celebrities And Athletes Slated To Play In 51st Bob Hope Classic, Jan. 18-24
Bob Hope Classic: Reigning champion Pat Perez and past champions Justin Leonard and Kenny Perry commit to the 51st Bob Hope Classic, Jan. 18-24. Among the celebrities committed are pitcher Greg Maddux, actor/game show host John O’Hurley and actor Kurt Russell.
Summit Golf Brands names Christopher Heyn CEO
Summit Golf Brands: The parent company of Fairway & Greene, EP Pro and Zero Restriction names Christopher Heyn as chief executive officer.
Radio Veteran Harry Donahue Selected To Host Inside Golf Television Show
Inside Golf: Television show announces Harry Donahue as its new host. Donahue is the morning anchor for KYW News radio and the play-by-play announcer for Temple University football and basketball.
Pima Direct Names Jeff Clark Vice President of Sales
Pima Direct: Apparel company names Jeff Clark as vice president of sales.
Linda Hartough to Give Live Interview at Golf Club at Indigo Run
Linda Hartough: Golf landscape artist will appear on the Philadelphia-based “GolfTalk Live” radio show on Dec. 12.
Mitchell® Golf Appoints Chris Hale Sales Manager
Mitchell Golf: Appoints Chris Hale as sales manager.
Poynter Named Top-50 Instructor by Golf Range Magazine
Jim McLean Golf Schools: Justin Poynter, director of instruction at the Jim McLean Golf Center in Ft. Worth, TX, is among named one of Golf Range Magazine’s Top 50 Instructors in North America.
Mitchell® Golf Appoints Chris Hale Sales Manager
Mitchell Golf: Appoints Chris Hale as sales manager.
Crescent Systems Announces New Chief Business Development Officer
Crescent Systems: Appoints Martin J. Izzi as company’s chief business development officer.
Fox News Sports Anchor To Host Golf 360
Golf 360: Jill Carlson, a Fox News Chicago sports anchor, is named host of the show, which will air in eight major U.S. markets.
JACK NICKLAUS, ARNOLD PALMER AND SEVE BALLESTEROS BACK THE CHALLENGE
Gary Player Group: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros become the latest professionals to support the United Kingdom’s National Golf Club Challenge, which benefits the Help for Heroes charity.
Adams Golf Announces the Addition of Three Key Staff Members
Adams Golf: Announces the promotion of Tim Williams to regional sales manager and the hirings of Mark Perfetti as northeast regional sales manger and Christian Cervantes as tour representative.
PING signs European #1 Westwood to multi-year agreement
Ping: Signs Lee Westwood, the fourth-ranked golfer in the world, toa multi-year contract to continue playing Ping golf equipment.
Hank Haney Visits China’s Mission Hills Golf Club for Omega Mission Hills World Cup
Mission Hills Golf Club: Welcomed instructor Hank Haney as a VIP guest during the Omega Mission Hills World Cup.
HERITAGE GOLF GROUP NAMES KEN MCNERNEY GENERAL MANAGER AT SHIPYARD GOLF CLUB
Heritage Golf Group: Names Ken McNerney as general manager of Shipyard Golf Club in Hilton Head Island, SC.
Hank Haney Visits China's Mission Hills Golf Club for Omega Mission Hills World Cup
Mission Hills Golf Club: Welcomed instructor Hank Haney as a VIP guest during the Omega Mission Hills World Cup.
LOVEJOY NAMED PRODUCT MANAGER FOR CLEVELAND® GOLF’S WOMEN’S & JUNIOR LINES
Cleveland Golf/Srixon: Promotes Jilayne Lovejoy to product manager for its women’s and junior categories. Lovejoy, who began her career at Cleveland Golf as an intern in the marketing department, has also served as a buyer/planner for the wedge, women’s and Srixon ball categories.
LOVEJOY NAMED PRODUCT MANAGER FOR CLEVELAND® GOLF'S WOMEN'S & JUNIOR LINES
Cleveland Golf/Srixon: Promotes Jilayne Lovejoy to product manager for its women’s and junior categories. Lovejoy, who began her career at Cleveland Golf as an intern in the marketing department, has also served as a buyer/planner for the wedge, women’s and Srixon ball categories.
SASTRE ADDS A TOUCH OF GLAMOUR TO 2009 GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL FIELD
Gary Player Group: Spanish actress Inés Sastre accepts invitation to play in the Gary Player Invitational, Nov. 27-29 in George, South Africa.
