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James F. Vernon of Pasadena, Calif., has been nominated to serve a one-year term as president of the U.S. Golf Association by the nominating committee of the USGA. The election of officers and the full 15-member USGA Executive Committee will take place Feb. 9.

George "Buddy" Marucci, a 55-year-old career amateur who captained the U.S. Walker Cup team to victory in September, has been selected for a second time as captain of the U.S. squad in 2009.

George "Buddy" Marucci, a 55-year-old career amateur who captained the U.S. Walker Cup team to victory in September, has been selected for a second time as captain of the U.S. squad in 2009.

Graphite Design appoints Erik Boysen as promotions manager.

JW Marriott Wildfire Golf Club, located in Phoenix, Ariz., reports that Jason Witczak, a golf instructor at the club, has qualified for the 2007 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship, through Saturday in Mesquite, Nev.

Auke Hempenius, a 20-year fashion veteran and retailer of tailored men’s clothing and golf apparel, joins Golf Marketing Services as vice president of fashion consulting and creative services.

Auke Hempenius, a 20-year fashion veteran and retailer of tailored men’s clothing and golf apparel, joins Golf Marketing Services as vice president of fashion consulting and creative services.

The Executive Women’s Golf Association names Zayra Calderon, president and CEO of the Duramed Futures Tour, as recipient of its 2007 Leadership Award.

Robin Bell is appointed as joint deputy secretary of the International Golf Federation, effective immediately.

Honours Golf Co. announces that Chad Leonard will serve as the new general manager of Rock Creek Golf Club in Fairhope, Ala.

Ian Baker-Finch, who has served as Gary Player‘s captain’s assistant for the last three President’s Cup matches, joins Black Knight International as an international ambassador for the organization.

E-Z-Go hires Jeff Feldman as regional sales representative for California.

Marriott Golf names Keith Grant as director of golf at the Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel and Country Club in Norwich, England.

E-Z-Go hires Jeff Feldman as regional sales representative for California.

Marriott Golf names Keith Grant as director of golf at the Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel and Country Club in Norwich, England.

Hillerich & Bradsby Co. announces that Mark Richardson has joined Cogo Golf, a leading European golf equipment distributor, which will aid in the promoting of its PowerBilt golf and Bionic golf glove brands in the United Kingdom.

Beth Daniel, a three-time Rolex Player of the Year with 33 LPGA victories, has been named captain of the 2009 U.S. Solheim Cup team. The announcement makes her the eighth LPGA Tour and World Golf Hall of Famer to captain the U.S. squad.

Hillerich & Bradsby Co. announces that Mark Richardson has joined Cogo Golf, a leading European golf equipment distributor, which will aid in the promoting of its PowerBilt golf and Bionic golf glove brands in the United Kingdom.

Robert O. Farren Jr., a Golf Course Superintendents Association of America certified golf course superintendent and grounds and golf course manager at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, in Pinehurst, N.C., will become the 2008 host of Green Links, a monthly feature on the Environmental Institute for Golf‘s website.

Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, reports that Dr. David Chu, chairman of the Mission Hills Group, makes his debut at No. 16 on Golf Inc. Magazine‘s annual list of the "Most Powerful People in Golf" appearing in the publication’s October issue.