Walter W. Driver Jr., 61, of Atlanta, Ga., has been elected to serve a second one-year term as president of the U.S. Golf Association. The election of officers and the full 15-member USGA Executive Committee took place Feb. 3, at the USGA’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.
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Atlanta's Walter Driver Elected USGA President For Second Term
Walter W. Driver Jr., 61, of Atlanta, Ga., has been elected to serve a second one-year term as president of the U.S. Golf Association. The election of officers and the full 15-member USGA Executive Committee took place Feb. 3, at the USGA’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.
Environmental Institute for Golf welcomes Harrell’s Fertilizer owner
Jack R. Harrell Jr., CEO of Harrell’s Fertilizer Inc., has been named to the advisory council for The Environmental Institute for Golf.
Environmental Institute for Golf welcomes Harrell's Fertilizer owner
Jack R. Harrell Jr., CEO of Harrell’s Fertilizer Inc., has been named to the advisory council for The Environmental Institute for Golf.
Janet Brown Takes Over As Chairman Of The Ladies’ Golf Union
Janet Brown has been appointed chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union. She will serve for a period of 12 months.
Joan Neville J.P. Becomes President Of The Ladies’ Golf Union
Joan Neville J.P., chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union in 1990, has been appointed president of the LGU. Neville will be the 22nd president since the position was instigated in 1908.
Janet Brown Takes Over As Chairman Of The Ladies' Golf Union
Janet Brown has been appointed chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union. She will serve for a period of 12 months.
Joan Neville J.P. Becomes President Of The Ladies' Golf Union
Joan Neville J.P., chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union in 1990, has been appointed president of the LGU. Neville will be the 22nd president since the position was instigated in 1908.
KemperSports Names Marty Wells General Manager of Butterfield Trail Golf Club
KemperSports, manager of Butterfield Trail Golf Club in El Paso, Texas, names Marty Wells as general manager of the Tom Fazio-designed course. He will assume responsibility for daily operations upon the facility’s opening, scheduled for late spring.
Seth L. Knight, III Elected President at Georgia State Golf Association Annual Meeting New Members of Executive Committee, Board of Directors Also Announced
Seth L. Knight III was elected president of the Georgia State Golf Association during the annual meeting held Jan. 27. The president’s term is for one year, with an option for a second one-year term in 2008.
Fletcher to Boost Golf Sales Efforts for Maggie Valley Club
Maggie Valley Club hires golf sales veteran Vickie Fletcher to handle outside sales.
Ashworth Inc. Announces The Return Of John Ashworth
Ashworth Inc. announces that John Ashworth will return to the company he co-founded 20 years ago to consult on all aspects of Ashworth brand development.
Environmental Institute for Golf welcomes Landscapes Unlimited CEO Kubly joins Advisory Council
The Environmental Institute of Golf adds Bill Kubly, CEO of Landscapes Unlimited LLC and chairman of The Institute’s board of trustees, to its advisory council.
Big Break VI Winner Bri Vega to appear at Rocket Tee Booth 2760
Rocket Tee reports that "Big Break VI: Trump National" winner Bri Vega will appear in its booth at the PGA Merchandise Show on Friday, Jan. 26.
Nike Golf Appoints Industry Veteran Marlin "Cricket" Musch to Oversee Collegiate, Amateur and Junior Golf Categories
Nike Golf appoints Marlin "Cricket" Musch to the position of College Amateur Golf Manager. In that important capacity, Musch will oversee all of Nike Golf’s collegiate, junior and amateur golf categories.
Infiniti Golf Hires National Sales Manager
Infiniti Golf hires Eric DeChenne as its new national sales manager.
EWGA Names Lissa Putnam Director of Sales & Marketing
The Executive Women’s Golf Association promotes Lissa Putnam to the position of director of sales and marketing. She is responsible for sponsorship sales and fulfillment, relationships with member benefits providers and meeting management.
Nike Golf Appoints Industry Veteran Marlin "Cricket" Musch to Oversee Collegiate, Amateur and Junior Golf Categories
Nike Golf appoints Marlin "Cricket" Musch to the position of College Amateur Golf Manager. In that important capacity, Musch will oversee all of Nike Golf’s collegiate, junior and amateur golf categories.
EWGA Names Lissa Putnam Director of Sales & Marketing
The Executive Women’s Golf Association promotes Lissa Putnam to the position of director of sales and marketing. She is responsible for sponsorship sales and fulfillment, relationships with member benefits providers and meeting management.
Harmon, Lopez To Speak In ING Hospitality Room at PGA Merchandise Show; All Media Invited
Butch Harmon and Nancy Lopez are among the celebrities who will speak in the International Network of Golf ‘s Hospitality Room at the PGA Merchandise Show his week in Orlando, Fla.