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Dave Bennett, a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects since 1979, was named an ASGCA Fellow at the association’s recent annual meeting in Pinehurst, N.C.

KemperSports announces that Dave Greeley, who has served as the chief marketing officer and senior director of sales and marketing of the Chicago Bears, will join the firm as executive vice president and general manager later this month.

The past captains of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews nominate Michael Stanley Randle Lunt as captain for 2006-2007. He will assume the office on Thursday, Sept. 21.

The general committee of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews announces that John Panton M.B.E. accepts its invitation to become an honorary member of the club.

The Professional Clubmakers’ Society‘s board of directors appoints Barry J. Palm as executive director, effective June 1.

AccuFlex Golf recently added T.J. Valentine to its team of professionals. Valentine was a participant on The Golf Channel‘s "The Big Break" reality series.

AccuFlex Golf recently added T.J. Valentine to its team of professionals. Valentine was a participant on The Golf Channel‘s "The Big Break" reality series.

Bite Golf announces the names of its Bite-certified sales people.

PGA master professional Charley Vandenberg will open the Vandenberg Golf Academy at The Meadows Golf Club in Allendale, Mich.

Feel Golf Co. announces that former PGA and Champions tour player Greg Powers has joined the company as its tour rep for both tours.

Marriott Golf names John Kajfasz as senior Instructor at The Faldo Golf Institute at Seaview Resort and Spa in Galloway Township, N.J.

Hootie Johnson, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announces that Will Nicholson is retiring as chairman of both the Masters Competition Committees and Rules Committee.

Marriott Golf names John Kajfasz as senior Instructor at The Faldo Golf Institute at Seaview Resort and Spa in Galloway Township, N.J.

Auke Hempenius‘ next monthly Golfweek fashion feature will be from the Ginn Clubs and Resorts Open and focus on both the best and worst-dressed LPGA women.

Auke Hempenius‘ next monthly Golfweek fashion feature will be from the Ginn Clubs and Resorts Open and focus on both the best and worst-dressed LPGA women.

LPGA Hall of Fame member Patty Sheehan to be honorary chairman of the Executive Women’s Golf Association‘s Member-Get-A-Member program.

KemperSports appoints Tony Roberto as director of golf at Gillette Ridge Golf Club, located just outside of Hartford, Conn.

KemperSports appoints Tony Roberto as director of golf at Gillette Ridge Golf Club, located just outside of Hartford, Conn.

LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens will speak at an Executive Women’s Golf Association luncheon on May 16 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains, N.Y.

K Dreyer Golf Apparel hires Jacqueline McFarlane to represent the company in Michigan.