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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.

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.

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.

Butch Harmon and Nancy Lopez are among the celebrities who will speak in the International Network of Golf ‘s Hospitality Room at the PGA Merchandise Show his week in Orlando, Fla.

KemperSports names Jeff Perry as general manager at The Crossings at Carlsbad in Carlsbad, Calif. The public course is scheduled to open this summer.

ClubStores LLC retains John Reger Jr., CEO of Briefcase Golf to provide marketing counsel.

Owen Larkin, president of the Vineyard Golf Club in Edgartown, Mass., will continue his service on The Environmental Institute for Golf advisory council through 2009.

Jeff Jackson, managing director of Peerless Golf is scheduled to present a seminar to U.S. Golf Teacher’s Federation members on Jan. 24 in Orlando, Fla.

Jim Annese has been named golf sales manager of Greg Norman Collection, effective immediately. Annese previously served as the brand’s national account manager handling key retail accounts and NFL/NBA licensees.

Player’s Pass, a national company that manages a discounted golf program for members and specializes in high school fundraising, promotes Andy Mears to national director of business.

Horsepower Golf announces that Cherie Zaun has joined its staff and will serve as an events coordinator for Horsepower Golf’s Tour Van.

Tri-Bag names Dave Burningham as president of Tri-Bag North America. Burningham brings 15 years of industry experience, including senior roles at MacGregor Golf and Tommy Amour Golf.

Perry Ellis International Inc. hires Jeff Knapp as vice president of sales for the company’s Ping Collection Green Grass division.