People

Linda Hipp, founder and principal designer of Lija, has been named “Executive of the Year” by ScoreGolf in the magazine’s annual Canadian Equipment and Business Awards.

Linda Hipp, founder and principal designer of Lija, has been named “Executive of the Year” by ScoreGolf in the magazine’s annual Canadian Equipment and Business Awards.

Boccieri Golf announces that Martin Cummins, a PGA Professional since 1996, has been promoted to full time European Tour representative and director of sales for the European market.

KemperSports appoints two employees at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, Calif. – Bruce Nation as sales and marketing director, and Brittany Kelley as the director of catering sales.

Golf Channel promotes Dan Overleese to vice president TV network operations. In his new role, Overleese will oversee the network’s engineering and operations.

The Shivas Irons Society names Neil Jenkins to its board of directors.

Barbara Douglas of Scottsdale, Ariz., is appointed to serve a one-year term in 2009 as chairman of the U.S. Golf Association‘s Women’s Committee.

Barbara Douglas of Scottsdale, Ariz., is appointed to serve a one-year term in 2009 as chairman of the U.S. Golf Association‘s Women’s Committee.

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger will deliver the keynote speech at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America‘s Education Conference opening session on Feb. 5 in New Orleans.

Jeromy Manser of Louisville, Ky., is named the championship director of the 71st Senior PGA Championship, set for May 24-30, 2010, at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colo.

Golfing Magazine adds Tony Ponte as a sales associate.

Accolade Reaction Promotion Group, a division of Golf Town Inc. and Canada’s leading corporate merchandise services firm, announces that president Marc Roy has been named to the Advertising Specialty Institute‘s “Counselor Power 50” list for 2008.

Bull’s Bridge Golf Club in South Kent, Conn., names Ted Kohler as membership director for the Tom Fazio-designed private club that opened in 2003.

Accolade Reaction Promotion Group, a division of Golf Town Inc. and Canada’s leading corporate merchandise services firm, announces that president Marc Roy has been named to the Advertising Specialty Institute‘s “Counselor Power 50” list for 2008.

Bull’s Bridge Golf Club in South Kent, Conn., names Ted Kohler as membership director for the Tom Fazio-designed private club that opened in 2003.

The Territory in Southwest, Okla., introduces Keith Zinke as the club’s executive chef. Zinke will head the food and beverage operations at The Territory’s Prairie House.

Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., appoints Alfonso Obregon as the resort’s executive chef.

Evolve Golf CEO and founder BJ Maloy is selected by Golf Magazine as one of the industry’s top-10 innovators for 2008.

Mitchell Golf Equipment Co. promotes Tom Mitchell to executive vice president.

Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., appoints Alfonso Obregon as the resort’s executive chef.