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Marriott Golf names Ryan Roche as director of golf at Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, Ky.

Two-time Michigan PGA Teacher of the Year Dave Kendall appear at the annual West Michigan Golf Show, Feb. 9-11 at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Jonathan Plaxton has been appointed England captain and will begin his two-year duties effective Feb. 21.

Walter W. Driver Jr., 61, of Atlanta, Ga., has been elected to serve a second one-year term as president of the U.S. Golf Association. The election of officers and the full 15-member USGA Executive Committee took place Feb. 3, at the USGA’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

Walter W. Driver Jr., 61, of Atlanta, Ga., has been elected to serve a second one-year term as president of the U.S. Golf Association. The election of officers and the full 15-member USGA Executive Committee took place Feb. 3, at the USGA’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

Jack R. Harrell Jr., CEO of Harrell’s Fertilizer Inc., has been named to the advisory council for The Environmental Institute for Golf.

Jack R. Harrell Jr., CEO of Harrell’s Fertilizer Inc., has been named to the advisory council for The Environmental Institute for Golf.

Janet Brown has been appointed chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union. She will serve for a period of 12 months.

Joan Neville J.P., chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union in 1990, has been appointed president of the LGU. Neville will be the 22nd president since the position was instigated in 1908.

Janet Brown has been appointed chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union. She will serve for a period of 12 months.

Joan Neville J.P., chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union in 1990, has been appointed president of the LGU. Neville will be the 22nd president since the position was instigated in 1908.

KemperSports, manager of Butterfield Trail Golf Club in El Paso, Texas, names Marty Wells as general manager of the Tom Fazio-designed course. He will assume responsibility for daily operations upon the facility’s opening, scheduled for late spring.

Seth L. Knight III was elected president of the Georgia State Golf Association during the annual meeting held Jan. 27. The president’s term is for one year, with an option for a second one-year term in 2008.

Maggie Valley Club hires golf sales veteran Vickie Fletcher to handle outside sales.

Ashworth Inc. announces that John Ashworth will return to the company he co-founded 20 years ago to consult on all aspects of Ashworth brand development.

The Environmental Institute of Golf adds Bill Kubly, CEO of Landscapes Unlimited LLC and chairman of The Institute’s board of trustees, to its advisory council.

Rocket Tee reports that "Big Break VI: Trump National" winner Bri Vega will appear in its booth at the PGA Merchandise Show on Friday, Jan. 26.

Nike Golf appoints Marlin "Cricket" Musch to the position of College Amateur Golf Manager. In that important capacity, Musch will oversee all of Nike Golf’s collegiate, junior and amateur golf categories.

Infiniti Golf hires Eric DeChenne as its new national sales manager.

The Executive Women’s Golf Association promotes Lissa Putnam to the position of director of sales and marketing. She is responsible for sponsorship sales and fulfillment, relationships with member benefits providers and meeting management.