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Henri Reis, a Swedish golf instructor and Annika Sorenstam‘s swing coach, will appear at the Esoteric Golf Technology booth at the PGA Merchandise Show on Friday, Jan. 18, between 1-4 p.m.

Interactive Sports Technologies selects Randy Cavanaugh to serve as director of business development. Cavanaugh will be based in Alpharetta, Ga., and be responsible for business development and management of national and strategic accounts.

Former Augusta State University standout Lauren Smith has been named the women’s golf interim head coach. Smith, who began her duties on Monday, Jan. 7, replaces Laura Coble, who resigned on Nov. 27 after 16 months on the job.

Ogio announces the addition of six new sales representatives who bring with them a cumulative 99 years of industry experience. The six include, Tom Plungis (Arizona, New Mexico and Las Vegas); Brian Sparrow (North Carolina, South Carolina); Mack Carneal (western and central Florida); Hunter Martin (Virginia, Delaware and Maryland); Bill Carpenter (Iowa and Nebraska); and Mark Bearby (northern Illinois and Wisconsin).

Marriott Golf promotes Tom Farris to director of golf at Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, Va.

Natural Golf appoints Todd Ricard as chief operating officer.

Nickent Golf adds Stanley Gold, the president and CEO of Shamrock Holdings, to its board of directors. Nickent also announces new investment partners.

National Golf Products, maker of The Golf Mat, hires Tom Conway,Gregg Gersen, John Jenkins and Kregg Moyer as sales representatives.

Fairway & Greene announces the addition of five new sales representatives, covering seven states — Fran Boone (Tennessee/Kentucky); Allison Brinks (North Carolina); Tim Jackson (South Carolina); Sue Woodsum (Michigan); and Adam Boland (upstate New York/western Pennsylvania).

E-Z-Go, manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, announces that Ronald L. Otten joins the company as vice president, engineering.

Fairway & Greene announces the addition of five new sales representatives, covering seven states — Fran Boone (Tennessee/Kentucky); Allison Brinks (North Carolina); Tim Jackson (South Carolina); Sue Woodsum (Michigan); and Adam Boland (upstate New York/western Pennsylvania).

Camp Creek Golf Club in Watersound, Fla., announces that Jaxon Hardy has been named head professional.

Roberta Bolduc of Longmeadow, Mass., has been appointed to serve a second one-year term in 2008 as chairman of the U.S. Golf Association‘s Women’s Committee. Barbara Douglas of Scottsdale, Ariz., has been appointed to a second one-year term as vice chairman.

Longtime University of South Carolina women’s golf coach Kristi Coggins has resigned her position effective immediately, Athletics Director Eric Hyman announces.

Roberta Bolduc of Longmeadow, Mass., has been appointed to serve a second one-year term in 2008 as chairman of the U.S. Golf Association‘s Women’s Committee. Barbara Douglas of Scottsdale, Ariz., has been appointed to a second one-year term as vice chairman.

Longtime University of South Carolina women’s golf coach Kristi Coggins has resigned her position effective immediately, Athletics Director Eric Hyman announces.

The Carolinas PGA Section announces that Kate Anderson has been named promotions and marketing manager.

Clarkston, Mich.-based Franklin Golf, a golf management and marketing company, adds Frank Guastella as director of operations/marketing. Guastella, a 24-year PGA member and master professional, will oversee Franklin Golf’s public course-managed properties.

The U.S. Golf Association names Christopher P. Wightman to the position of managing director, communications. In this newly-created position, Wightman will oversee all communication functions and work across the organization to integrate the USGA’s growing initiatives.

Golf Channel adds Todd Lewis to its on-air team. Lewis will serve as a host and reporter for Golf Central, the network’s nightly news program, and will contribute to the network’s news reporting team at PGA and LPGA events.