Roy Case accepts the nomination to become president elect of the English Golf Union in 2008.
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Linna Golf’s Mikko Ilonen Becomes Finland’s First Multiple Winner On The European Tour
Linna Golf reports that Mikko Ilonen won the Scandinavian Masters to become the first professional from Finland to win multiple tournaments on the European Tour.
USGA Appoints Alex Withers As Director Of New Media
The U.S. Golf Association names Alex Withers as the organization’s director of new media, a newly created position making Withers responsible for the overall online and new media efforts of the USGA.
Linna Golf's Mikko Ilonen Becomes Finland's First Multiple Winner On The European Tour
Linna Golf reports that Mikko Ilonen won the Scandinavian Masters to become the first professional from Finland to win multiple tournaments on the European Tour.
Remedy Golf Appoints SW Reps
Remedy Golf appoints three new representatives — Mike Paratore (south Texas and parts of Louisiana), Brian McNulty (north Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas) and Tony Webb (Arizona and New Mexico).
Srixon Names John Meunier National Salesman of the Year
Srixon Sports names John Meunier as its national Salesman of the Year for 2006-07.
Morton Golf Excited To Announce Many New Promotions At The Haggin Oaks Golf Complex and Bing Maloney Golf Complex
Morton Golf announces eight staff promotions at its Haggin Oaks and Bing Maloney golf complexes in Sacramento, Calif.
GPS Industries Attracts Joseph Miller To CFO Role
GPS Industries Inc. reports that Joseph (Joe) Miller has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.
Kenzo Imamura Named Director & President of Graphite Design
Graphite Design names Kenzo Imamura as director and president of the company’s United States operations.
Kenzo Imamura Named Director & President of Graphite Design
Graphite Design names Kenzo Imamura as director and president of the company’s United States operations.
Finlen has Olympic Club ready for U.S. Amateur
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America reports on Pat Finlen, director of golf course maintenance operations at Olympic Club, and the setup for the upcoming U.S. Amateur.
ECCO Names Veteran PGA Professional as Technical Field Representative
Ecco hires Ed DiStefano as technical field representative to use the company’s Tech Van to oversee education and outreach programs to green-grass and off-course retailers nationwide.
FlGolf Inc. reports the retirement of Kay Sabin
FlGolf Inc. reports the retirement of Kay Sabin, who was a manufacturer representative for Volvik Crystal golf balls in northern California and Reno, Nev.
Fujikura Composites
Fujikura Composites reports the passing of Anita Chen, president of Advanced International Multitech, after a long battle with liver cancer.
Excel Golf Products Promotes Bob White To Vice President Of Sales & Marketing
Excel Golf Products Inc. names Bob White as its new vice president of sales and marketing.
Excel Golf Products Promotes Bob White To Vice President Of Sales & Marketing
Excel Golf Products Inc. names Bob White as its new vice president of sales and marketing.
AHEAD Hires New Two New Sales Representatives For Eastern Michigan and Northern Texas
AHEAD hires two new sales representatives — Tony Griener for eastern Michigan and Rodger Nichols for northern Texas.
Staats Returns to General Manager Role at Olde Sycamore
Ted Staats has been named general manager of Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation in Charlotte, N.C. Staats takes over the same role he held at Olde Sycamore from 2002-05.
KemperSports Adds Genevieve Burke to Senior Ranks as Vice President of Marketing
KemperSports announces the appointment of Genevieve Burke as vice president of marketing. Burke will be responsible for the marketing direction and strategies at KemperSports’ golf properties as well as the development and implementation of the company’s corporate marketing strategy.
KZG Names First Traveling Fitter
KZG names Jason Owen as its first authorized KZG Traveling Fitter.
