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GPS Industries Inc. reports that Joseph (Joe) Miller has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.

Graphite Design names Kenzo Imamura as director and president of the company’s United States operations.

Graphite Design names Kenzo Imamura as director and president of the company’s United States operations.

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America reports on Pat Finlen, director of golf course maintenance operations at Olympic Club, and the setup for the upcoming U.S. Amateur.

Ecco hires Ed DiStefano as technical field representative to use the company’s Tech Van to oversee education and outreach programs to green-grass and off-course retailers nationwide.

FlGolf Inc. reports the retirement of Kay Sabin, who was a manufacturer representative for Volvik Crystal golf balls in northern California and Reno, Nev.

Fujikura Composites reports the passing of Anita Chen, president of Advanced International Multitech, after a long battle with liver cancer.

Excel Golf Products Inc. names Bob White as its new vice president of sales and marketing.

Excel Golf Products Inc. names Bob White as its new vice president of sales and marketing.

AHEAD hires two new sales representatives — Tony Griener for eastern Michigan and Rodger Nichols for northern Texas.

Ted Staats has been named general manager of Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation in Charlotte, N.C. Staats takes over the same role he held at Olde Sycamore from 2002-05.

KemperSports announces the appointment of Genevieve Burke as vice president of marketing. Burke will be responsible for the marketing direction and strategies at KemperSports’ golf properties as well as the development and implementation of the company’s corporate marketing strategy.

KZG names Jason Owen as its first authorized KZG Traveling Fitter.

Award-winning actress Eva Longoria has been named the lead ambassador for a new public service campaign, created in partnership between the Callaway Golf Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation, aimed at raising awareness and funds for ovarian cancer prevention. Longoria will appear in both TV and print public service announcements to encourage women to better understand their risks for the disease and to urge them to get involved in the cause.

Herbert L. Henkel, chairman, president and CEO of Ingersoll- Rand, has been selected to join the Environmental Institute for Golf‘s advisory council. The Institute is the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Aphira adds Eric Montiel its team as national sales manager.

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and the LPGA announce the hiring of John Miller as the first full-time agronomist for the LPGA.

Player’s Pass appoints Robert Vander Laan as representative in its western Michigan region.

Player’s Pass appoints Robert Vander Laan as representative in its western Michigan region.

OB Sports Golf Management names Bret Greenwood as general manager of Eagle Mountain Golf Club in Fountain Hills, Ariz.