St. Andrews Links Trust welcomes Kevin Mullins on to its Links Management Committee following his nomination by the Fife Council.
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Maruman Golf USA Hires Dynamic Marketer with Extensive Golf History
Maruman Golf USA hires Steven Okazaki as its new national sales manager.
Classic Golf Group Names Matthew Griffith As Director Of Marketing
Classic Golf Group names Matthew Griffith as the director of marketing to oversee marketing efforts for each of Classic Golf Group’s six golf courses.
Wintergreen Resort Selects Director Of Golf
Wintergreen Resort Golf Club in Wintergreen, Va., names Sean Taylor as its director of golf.
Sacramento Media Executive Frank LaRosa Honored by Northern California PGA
The Northern California PGA names Frank LaRosa as Media Representative of the Year.
Dave Nelson of Club Car Honored as NCPGA Sales Rep of the Year
The Northern California PGA announces that Dave Nelson of Club Car has been recognized as Sales Representative of the Year.
Zero Friction Staff Member And Long-driving Champion
Zero Friction Golf Tees announces that Sean "The Beast" Fister has committed to appearing at the upcoming 2006 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida.
John J. Glozek, Jr. Joins Pub Links Golfer Magazine
Pub Links Golfer Magazine announces the addition of John J. Glozek Jr., who will publish the Long Island / Metro N.Y edition of the magazine.
National Golf Coaches Association Announces 2006 Players And Coach Hall Of Fame Inductees
The National Golf Coaches Association will induct John Crooks, women’s coach at Campbell University, and Leta Lindley and Michele Redman into the NGCA Hall of Fame at its induction banquet, Jan. 10 in Lake Tahoe, Nev.
Pam Tyska To Receive 2006 Gladys Palmer Meritorious Service Awrd
Pam Tyska, women’s coach at Northern Illinois University, will receive the 2006 Gladys Palmer Meritorious Service Award at the National Golf Coaches Association Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, Jan. 10 in Lake Tahoe, Nev.
UpLink adds Wireless Technology Sales Veteran to Management Team
UpLink Corp. announces that Mike Cronin has joined UpLink as vice president of sales.
Running Horse Announces first Honorary Membership
Running Horse Golf and Country Club announces that Fresno State coach Mike Watney is the club’s first recipient of an honorary membership.
2006 award recipients announced
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America members Michael Stachowski, superintendent at the Golf Course of Concordia in Cranbury, N.J., and Patrick Blum, superintendent at Colonial Acres Golf Course in Glenmont, N.Y., have been selected to receive the 2006 Excellence in Government Relations Awards.
Five New Members Voted Onto The ING Advisory Board
The International Network of Golf announces the election of five new advisory board members by the membership. Elected to three-year terms were Steve Asman, CEO of Gustbuster/Sunbuster; George Baker, CEO of Razor Golf; and Ron Garl of Ron Garl Golf Course Design. Two of the elected — Melissa Suttles, general manager of Mystic Dunes Golf Club in Celebration, Fla., and John Johnson, president of Johnson Design Golf Marketing — will be filling the uncompleted terms of previous advisory board members.
DMI Adds Frapart As Chief Financial Officer To Help Lead Growth Initiatives
Datrek Miller International hires Randall J. Frapart as executive vice president and chief financial officer.
King named captain for 2007 U.S. Solheim Cup Team
LPGA Tour and World Golf Hall of Fame member Betsy King has been unanimously selected as captain of the U.S. Solheim Cup team that will compete in 2007 in Sweden. King, a 29-year member of the LPGA Tour with 34 victories to her credit, was named captain by a five-member selection committee formed by the LPGA board of directors. Beth Daniel will serve as assistant captain.
Nicklaus Golf Equipment Company Appoints Randy Ramsey to the position of Director of National Account Sales
Nicklaus Golf Equipment appoints Randy Ramsey as its new director of national account sales.
New R&A nominations to St Andrews Links Trust
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club announces twp appointments to St. Andrews Links Trust — Neil Crichton as a trustee and Dennis Matthews to the LMC.
New R&A nominations to St Andrews Links Trust
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club announces twp appointments to St. Andrews Links Trust — Neil Crichton as a trustee and Dennis Matthews to the LMC.
SST Promotes New Chief Operating Officer
Strategic Shaft Technologies announces the promotion of Brian Adair to chief operating officer.