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The Pocono Mountains (Pa.) Visitors Bureau names Carl Wilgus as its new executive director.

Bill Bales, CEO of AboutGolf, will participate in a round-table conference, "Topics, Techniques & Technologies," Nov. 8-9 at The Mill Street Inn in Newport, R.I.

C-Thru Grips hires Michael Keaveny as vice president of sales.

C-Thru Grips hires Michael Keaveny as vice president of sales.

ForeFront Holdings Inc. names J. Stan Harris as chief executive officer of ForeFront Group.

KemperSports announces David Buth as general manager of Venetian Bay Country Club near Daytona Beach, Fla.

KemperSports announces David Buth as general manager of Venetian Bay Country Club near Daytona Beach, Fla.

The English Golf Union appoints John Petrie as its chief executive officer to succeed Paul Baxter on his retirement in February.

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.