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GPS Industries Inc. names David Stratton as vice president of sales at its Vancouver, Canada, head office.

TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. names John Kawaja, formerly president of adidas Golf, as executive vice president, and moves Merle Marting, formerly vice president of global marketing for TaylorMade, into Kawaja’s former role where he will also assume the title of senior vice president of adidas Golf.

MacGregor promotes Reid Gorman to president.

Element 21 Golf Co. reports that Mark Myrhum, president of MCM Golf Inc. will work with E21 to assist in the company’s club design and product sourcing activities.

Peter "The Trick Shot Master" Johncke reports on his performace at Play Golf America day in Atlanta, Ga.

LPGA pioneer Marilynn Smith will become a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame on Oct. 30. Smith was selected for induction through the Lifetime Achievement category.

Peter "The Trick Shot Master" Johncke reports on his performace at Play Golf America day in Atlanta, Ga.

The Classic Golf Group promotes Thomas W. Smothers to general manager and Wayne Welden to new director of marketing.

Marriott Golf promotes Tom Enders to director of marketing.

Srixon Sports hires Jason Hause as its new Nationwide Tour/Developmental Player manager.

Mark Schwantner has been named general manager of The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla. He is responsible for overseeing all operations of the 300-room resort.

Marriott Golf names Jeff McCormick as the director of golf at Cottonwood Hills Golf Club in Hutchinson, Kan.

John Glozek, associate publisher of Golfing magazine and editor/publisher of Golfing-Long Island, has been named president of the International Network Of Golf at the non-profit networking organization’s recent executive committee meeting at the 16th ING Spring Conference.

Alpha Golf hires Mike Gorton as a tour representative and professional long driver.

Cory Reighard has been named to the newly-created position of director of course rating for the Golf Association of Philadelphia.

Golf instructor Eddie Merrins will be the keynote speaker for the Spirit of Golf Foundation‘s inaugural West Coast Certification Conference, July 23-26 in Las Vegas.

Tim Straub will defend his title in the 42nd RBC Centura North Carolina Open June 6-8 at Raleigh Country Club in Raleigh, N.C.

Tartan by Alderdyce-McDaniel promotes Nathan Tomac to national sales manager.

Tartan by Alderdyce-McDaniel promotes Nathan Tomac to national sales manager.

Chip Powell, Brian Costello and Ken Ezell have been elected regular members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects.