Clay Brittain Jr., chairman of the board of the Myrtle Beach National Co., retired June 20 after a 40-year career as a golf and tourism pioneer who helped mold Myrtle Beach, S.C., into a golf and beach vacation destination.
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Gaylord adds business development officer, Ben Hogan Award winner
Gaylord Sports Management hires Tim Ummel to be its director of business development, and signs a management agreement with 2006 Hogan Award winner Matt Every of the University of Florida.
Srixon's Jim Furyk Ties For Second At U.S. Open Championship
Srixon staff professional Jim Furyk tied for second at the U.S. Open, relying on Srixon’s W-506 driver, I-506 irons, wedges and Z-UR prototype ball.
Magique Golf Hires New Director Of National Accounts
Magique Golf hires Rod Taylor as its new director of national accounts.
American Society of Golf Course Architects Elects Six New Members
The American Society of Golf Course Architects elect seven new associate members — David Druzisky of Phoenix, Ariz.; Jon Garner of North Palm Beach, Fla.; Doug Myslinski of Palatine, Ill.; Lester George of Richmond, Va.; Jeffrey Blume of Magnolia, Texas; and Tripp Davis of Norman, Okla.
GPS Industries Welcomes New Sales V.P.
GPS Industries Inc. names David Stratton as vice president of sales at its Vancouver, Canada, head office.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Strengthens Top Management
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. names John Kawaja, formerly president of adidas Golf, as executive vice president, and moves Merle Marting, formerly vice president of global marketing for TaylorMade, into Kawaja’s former role where he will also assume the title of senior vice president of adidas Golf.
MacGregor Golf Names Reid Gorman as President
MacGregor promotes Reid Gorman to president.
Renowned Golf Club Designer Joins Forces with the Element 21 Golf Company Team
Element 21 Golf Co. reports that Mark Myrhum, president of MCM Golf Inc. will work with E21 to assist in the company’s club design and product sourcing activities.
‘Trick Shot Master’ Performs at Play Golf America Day
Peter "The Trick Shot Master" Johncke reports on his performace at Play Golf America day in Atlanta, Ga.
LPGA Co-Founder Marilynn Smith Selected to Enter World Golf Hall of Fame
LPGA pioneer Marilynn Smith will become a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame on Oct. 30. Smith was selected for induction through the Lifetime Achievement category.
'Trick Shot Master' Performs at Play Golf America Day
Peter "The Trick Shot Master" Johncke reports on his performace at Play Golf America day in Atlanta, Ga.
The Classic Golf Group Announces Personnel Additions
The Classic Golf Group promotes Thomas W. Smothers to general manager and Wayne Welden to new director of marketing.
Marriott Golf Names Tom Enders Director Of Marketing
Marriott Golf promotes Tom Enders to director of marketing.
Srixon Hires Jason Hause As Nationwide Tour Manager
Srixon Sports hires Jason Hause as its new Nationwide Tour/Developmental Player manager.
Mark Schwantner Named General Manager Of The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village
Mark Schwantner has been named general manager of The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla. He is responsible for overseeing all operations of the 300-room resort.
Marriott Golf Names Jeff Mccormick Director Of Golf At Cottonwood Hills Golf Club, Hutchinson, KS
Marriott Golf names Jeff McCormick as the director of golf at Cottonwood Hills Golf Club in Hutchinson, Kan.
Golfing Magazine Associate Publisher John Glozek Named President Of ING; Golfstyles Associate Publisher Jack Bacot Selected Vice President Of Non-Profit Organization
John Glozek, associate publisher of Golfing magazine and editor/publisher of Golfing-Long Island, has been named president of the International Network Of Golf at the non-profit networking organization’s recent executive committee meeting at the 16th ING Spring Conference.
Alpha Golf Hires Tour Representative Mike Gorton
Alpha Golf hires Mike Gorton as a tour representative and professional long driver.
Cory Reighard named Director of Course Rating
Cory Reighard has been named to the newly-created position of director of course rating for the Golf Association of Philadelphia.