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Mark Salisbury, golf course superintendent at Starr Pass Country Club in Tucson, Ariz., completes the Irrigation Association certification program and is now recognized as a Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor.

Jason Carbone, director of instruction for the Jim McLean Golf School at The Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Ariz., will caddie for amateur Kimberly Kim at this week’s U.S. Women’s Open.

Champ expands its tour exposure with the hiring of Duane Bock to cover the Nationwide Tour.

Champ expands its tour exposure with the hiring of Duane Bock to cover the Nationwide Tour.

Cleveland Golf/Srixon promotes Todd Harman to executive vice president and general manager of Cleveland Golf/Srixon – North America.

José Quesada, PGA Director of Golf at La Iguana Golf Course in Playa Herradura, Costa Rica, has been named Marriott Golf‘s Golf Professional of the Year.

José Quesada, PGA Director of Golf at La Iguana Golf Course in Playa Herradura, Costa Rica, has been named Marriott Golf‘s Golf Professional of the Year.

PGA Master Instructor Carl Rabito opens the Carl Rabito Golf Academy at the North Course at City Park in New Orleans, La. The academy’s opening coincides with the “Greatest Day of Golf” celebration on Sunday, June 28.

Tom Manion, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, will be the guest speaker at the third Armed Forces Appreciation Day at Meadowlands Country Club in Blue Bell, Pa., Monday, June 22.

Jamie Leno Zimron wins the LPGA Teaching and Club Pros Western Section Championship’s Senior Division.

Jamie Leno Zimron wins the LPGA Teaching and Club Pros Western Section Championship’s Senior Division.

Steve Asman, president of GustBuster Umbrellas, will be a guest on “Merle’s Whirls Radio Show” tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m. ET.

Steve Asman, president of GustBuster Umbrellas, will be a guest on “Merle’s Whirls Radio Show” tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m. ET.

Crystal Mountain Golf School in Thompsonville, Mich., will have a player and an instructor in this week’s U.S. Open field at Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y. Clark Klaasen, who has worked with Crystal Mountain director of golf Brad Dean for three years, will make his professional debut. Also, Adam Schriber, director of junior instruction and development, has been working with U.S. Ryder Cup member Anthony Kim in recent weeks.

Golf Town appoints Ryan Brown as vice president, marketing, to oversee branding and strategic business development.

Jane Broderick, director of golf operations at PGA National Resort and Spa, named to the PGA of America President’s Council on Growing the Game of golf.

KZG hires Mark Mikkelson to head its KZG Master Clubfitting Certification Program.

Jane Broderick, director of golf operations at PGA National Resort and Spa, named to the PGA of America President’s Council on Growing the Game of golf.

Adams Golf promotes Greg Brown to vice president, U.S. national sales manager and Scott Blevins to senior vice president, sales and marketing.

Fore! Reservations reports on Greg Stang, director of operations at Wilson Golf Group, was the May cover story of Golf Business Magazine.