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The Ladies’ Golf Union announces the appointment of Lesley Burn as its new chief executive. Burn will take her position on July 3.

ProLink Solutions names Tim Firestone as vice president of advertising with oversight of the company’s pioneering ProFit program.

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.

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.

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 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 Rod Taylor as its new director of national accounts.

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 Inc. names David Stratton as vice president of sales at its Vancouver, Canada, head office.

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 promotes Reid Gorman to president.

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.

Peter "The Trick Shot Master" Johncke reports on his performace at Play Golf America day in Atlanta, Ga.

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.

Peter "The Trick Shot Master" Johncke reports on his performace at Play Golf America day in Atlanta, Ga.

The Classic Golf Group promotes Thomas W. Smothers to general manager and Wayne Welden to new director of marketing.

Marriott Golf promotes Tom Enders to director of marketing.

Srixon Sports hires Jason Hause as its new Nationwide Tour/Developmental Player manager.

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 as the director of golf at Cottonwood Hills Golf Club in Hutchinson, Kan.