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Four new members of the PGA of America‘s board of directors were sworn in Saturday, Nov. 8, at the association’s 92nd annual meeting in Phoenix, Ariz. Michael Doctor of Camillus, N.Y., Ron Dunham of Jackson, Wy., Bruce Patterson of Clarendon Hills, Ill., and Jeff Smith of Oskaloosa, Iowa, will each serve three-year terms.

Jim Remy of Ludlow, Vt., was elected the 36th president of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America by delegates at the association’s 92nd annual meeting in Phoenix, Ariz.

PowerBilt Golf adds two veteran sales managers, both of whom rose to high ranks within Nicklaus Golf. Ty Grove was a vice president of sales with Nicklaus and joins PowerBilt as northeast regional sales manager. John Wilson was Nicklaus’ midwest regional sales manager and will become PowerBilt’s regional sales manager for the central U.S. and Great Plains states.

Four new members of the PGA of America‘s board of directors were sworn in Saturday, Nov. 8, at the association’s 92nd annual meeting in Phoenix, Ariz. Michael Doctor of Camillus, N.Y., Ron Dunham of Jackson, Wy., Bruce Patterson of Clarendon Hills, Ill., and Jeff Smith of Oskaloosa, Iowa, will each serve three-year terms.

AboutGolf announces the hiring of a number of new employees, including eight in high-level positions.

Long Drivers of America announces that Michael Ambriz has been promoted to executive vice president and Steve Wiley to vice president of sales and marketing.

The Royal and Ancient appoints Dominic Wall as its Asia Pacific Director, effect Jan. 1.

The Royal and Ancient appoints Dominic Wall as its Asia Pacific Director, effect Jan. 1.

Jim Holtgrieve, a player on three victorious U.S. Walker Cup teams and an individual triumph at the inaugural 1981 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, has been chosen to be captain of the 2011 U.S. Walker Cup squad.

Linda Hipp, founder and principal designer of lifestyle apparel brand Lija, is recognized in the 10th annual Profit W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneurs by PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success magazine.

Linda Hipp, founder and principal designer of lifestyle apparel brand Lija, is recognized in the 10th annual Profit W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneurs by PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success magazine.

Pukka Headwear announces the additions of sales representatives Deb Pickering, John Anderson, Eric Christie, Carlos Varona and Bill Donlan.

Pukka Headwear announces the additions of sales representatives Deb Pickering, John Anderson, Eric Christie, Carlos Varona and Bill Donlan.

Billy Casper Golf chairman and CEO Peter Hill is ranked No. 7 on Golf Inc. magazine’s list of the “Most Powerful People in Golf.”

Billy Casper Golf chairman and CEO Peter Hill is ranked No. 7 on Golf Inc. magazine’s list of the “Most Powerful People in Golf.”

James F. Vernon of Pasadena, Calif., is nominated to serve a second one-year term as president of the U.S. Golf Association by the USGA’s Nominating Committee. The election of officers and the full 15-member USGA Executive Committee will take place Feb. 7 at the USGA’s annual meeting in Newport Beach, Calif.

Nickent Golf announces John Hoeflich as its new chief operating officer.

KemperSports names J.W. West as general manager of WingHaven Country Club, a private club in O’Fallon, Mo.

United Sports Technologies announces the appointment of three employees to positions within the company – Mickey Uhlaender as operations project manager; Paula Bassett as global logistics manager; and Jimmy Horn as product design engineer.

United Sports Technologies announces the appointment of three employees to positions within the company – Mickey Uhlaender as operations project manager; Paula Bassett as global logistics manager; and Jimmy Horn as product design engineer.