The Environmental Institute for Golf elected officers and added three new members to its board of trustees during its winter meeting in Anaheim, Calif., Feb. 19-24. David Pillsbury, president of PGA Tour Golf Course Properties, was elected chairman, and Bob Wood, president of Nike Golf, was elected vice chairman/treasurer.
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LPGA Chief Marketing Officer Joins EWGA Board of Directors
William F. Susetka, the chief marketing officer for the LPGA, has been named as the LPGA representative on the Executive Women’s Golf Association board of directors.
KemperSports Names Joe Wisocki General Manager of Chambers Bay
KemperSports names Joe Wisocki IV as general manager and director of golf of Chambers Bay, the soon-to-open, links-style golf course located in University Place, Wash.
Etonic Worldwide Names Tom Elwell CEO
Etonic Worldwide hires industry veteran Tom Elwell as the company’s CEO.
FarmLinks Golf Club Welcomes Trawick as New Director of Golf
FarmLinks LLC appoints John Trawick as the new director of golf at FarmLinks Golf Club in Sylacauga, Ala.
ProLink Solutions Hires Veteran Advertising Sales Executive in Los Angeles
ProLink Solutions hires Tamara Kline as regional sales executive handling the western region.
ESPN Commentator Charlie Rymer To Serve As 2007 Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday National Spokesperson
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday announces that former PGA Tour player and ESPN commentator Charlie Rymer will be the national spokesperson for the "Golf Capital of the World" in 2007.
Dean Frohnapfel Named Head Professional At Raven’s Claw Golf Club
Raven’s Claw Golf Club in Limerick, Pa., names Dean Frohnapfel as its new head golf professional.
NGCOA Names Leslie M. Remme Director of Membership
The National Golf Course Owners Association names Leslie M. Remme as its director of membership.
Dean Frohnapfel Named Head Professional At Raven's Claw Golf Club
Raven’s Claw Golf Club in Limerick, Pa., names Dean Frohnapfel as its new head golf professional.
The United States Golf Academy at Swan Lake Resort Announces New Director of Instruction
The U.S. Golf Academy at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Ind., hires Bruce Rearick as its new director of instruction. Rearick will oversee all instruction programs at the academy.
Hershey Trust Names Director of Golf for Spring Creek Golf Course
Spring Creek Golf Course in Hershey, Pa., names Jim Reed as director of golf.
Golf Pride Spotlights New Tour Ambassador to Promote Grips within Golf Industry
Eaton Corp. hires Burton Christie as its new tour representative for Golf Pride grips.
Fairway Skins Company Names New Sales Representatives
Fairway Skins Co. announces the addition of three new sales representatives — Jackie Hutchinson, Jean Johnston and Anthony Maglio.
Dr. Gary Wiren To Pen Blog On WorldGolf.Com
Golf instructor Dr. Gary Wiren becomes a blogger for WorldGolf.com.
Hershey Resorts Announces New Golf Group Sales Manager
Hershey Resorts appoints Kevin W. Groff as its new golf group sales manager.
New Golf Courses Drive Reorganization And Promotions For Linger Longer Communities’ Head Golf Professionals
Linger Longer Communities, developer of Reynolds Plantation, Reynolds Landing and Birch River — all located in Georgia — announces a round of new appointments and promotions among its head golf professionals.
Golf industry leaders to serve on Advisory Council
Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of Dubai World, Vijay Singh, Sergio Garcia and course architect Pete Dye agree to serve on the advisory council for the Environmental Institute for Golf.
New Golf Courses Drive Reorganization And Promotions For Linger Longer Communities' Head Golf Professionals
Linger Longer Communities, developer of Reynolds Plantation, Reynolds Landing and Birch River — all located in Georgia — announces a round of new appointments and promotions among its head golf professionals.
Heine elected GCSAA president
Ricky D. Heine, general manager and director of grounds at The Golf Club Star Ranch in Austin, Texas, was elected president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America at the association’s annual meeting Feb. 23.