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Kendall Academy at Miles of Golf in Ypsilanti, Mich., places five of its staff members on Golf Digest‘s list of the best teachers in the state. Jeff Goble is No. 3, Dave Kendall is No. 4, Tom Tontapanish is No. 5, Scott Hayes is No. 12 and Paul Haase is No. 13.

GolfShopLive! reports the addition of Jeff Zombola, vice president of retail sales. Zombola will represent GolfShopLive! clients in placing their products in retail.

AHEAD hires four new sales representatives — Jimmy Bishop (South Florida), Hank Ashworth (Northern California), Kenny Blake (New Mexico) and Mike Rich (western Michigan).

Tony Leodora and George Baker were recently elected to three-year terms on the International Network of Golf‘s Executive Committee, its five-member governing body.

Player’s Pass appoints John Tracey as its ambassador in the southeast Michigan Region.

Michael Happe, managing director of the Toro Co.’s commercial equipment business, has been appointed to represent Toro on the Environmental Institute for Golf‘s advisory council.

Tony Leodora and George Baker were recently elected to three-year terms on the International Network of Golf‘s Executive Committee, its five-member governing body.

Player’s Pass appoints John Tracey as its ambassador in the southeast Michigan Region.

Michael Happe, managing director of the Toro Co.’s commercial equipment business, has been appointed to represent Toro on the Environmental Institute for Golf‘s advisory council.

ProLink Solutions names Andy Batkin CEO of its ProLink media division.

GolfGym reports that company president Ken Pierce has been selected as a contributing writer for the newly-launched Golf Fitness Magazine.

OB Sports Golf Management promotes Bill Mesa to regional director of sales.

Golf Tips Media Group announces the addition of Brandon R. Holcomb of Holcomb & Associates. Holcomb will be responsible for the "special editorial sections" relating to golf travel, resorts and communities.

Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., hires Richard Flowers as head golf professional.

Golf Tips Media Group announces the addition of Brandon R. Holcomb of Holcomb & Associates. Holcomb will be responsible for the "special editorial sections" relating to golf travel, resorts and communities.

Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., hires Richard Flowers as head golf professional.

KemperSports announces that Paul Makris has been named general manager of Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington, Fla.

Doral Golf Resort and Spa, located in Miami, Fla., reports that golf general manager Darrin Helfrick has been recognized by Golf Inc. magazine as one of the Most Admired Operators in the United States.

Marriott Golf promotes Sean Gradomski director of golf for Royal St. Kitts Golf Club at St. Kitts Marriott Resort and The Royal Beach Casino in Basseterre, St Kitts.

Doral Golf Resort and Spa, located in Miami, Fla., reports that golf general manager Darrin Helfrick has been recognized by Golf Inc. magazine as one of the Most Admired Operators in the United States.