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Annika Sorenstam named to receive the '09 EWGA Leadership Award

Niehoff — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"Honoring Annika is actually our honor and privilege," said Pam Swensen, CEO of the EWGA. "Her achievements in women's golf are unparalleled and she is so admired by EWGA members." read more

Carling Coffing signs with Paskievitch Athlete Representation

bspaskievitch — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Coffing, a 2008 graduate of The Ohio State University, recently completed her second season as a professional on the Duramed Futures Tour. In those two years, Coffing made the cut in over 70% of her events. read more

Gary Player continues to play through on eve of 74th birthday

gpgroupwireacct — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

On the eve of his 74th birthday and just weeks before he hosts the 10th anniversary of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola at Fancourt, Player declares: "I still have so much to do." read more

AJGA announces names of Rolex Junior All-American selections

tim — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Headlining the boys on the Rolex Junior All-America First Team is Jordan Spieth. A two-time first-team selection, Spieth ascended to the No. 1 spot in the Polo Golf Rankings after winning the U.S. Junior Amateur. read more

Joe Hallett honored as a top instructor by Golf Range Magazine

tim — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"To be ranked among the best golf instructors in the country is a tremendous honor that is also a tribute to the collective brilliance of the entire team at the PGA Center," said Hallett, a PGA Certified Professional in Instruction. read more

Rhiannon Winkelman new Marketing Coordinator at Tom Hoch Design

jbrooks.buffcomm — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"The addition of Rhia to our team further positions Tom Hoch Design for both domestic and international growth in a variety of sectors," said Tom Hoch, president of Tom Hoch Design. read more

Scott White appointed by True Temper as new Director of Sales

jmeng — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"With his proven record of successfully introducing products into sports markets and channels, he is an ideal fit for our company's long-term global sales and marketing goals," said Ray Lucas VP of global sales and marketing. read more

William H. Pineo earns Bermuda trip by scoring a hole-in-one

necma — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"It is so rare to get a hole in one, but to get one on a hole with a special prize like a trip to Bermuda is awesome. I want to thank Gosling's Rum for the opportunity and for this wonderful trip," said Pineo. read more

Danny Gleeson captures victories at two North Carolina events

rgerard — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Raleigh, N.C. eighth grader Danny Gleeson continued his exemplary play by winning his second consecutive Tarheel Golf Foundation sponsored event, the Fall Junior Classic at the new Nicklaus designed Club at 12 Oaks in Holly Springs. read more

Nicholas Keefe is Director of Information Systems at Buffalo Communications

tim — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"Buffalo has the industry's most powerful arsenal of leading-edge tools to help keep clients relevant in the minds of their target buyers." said Keefe, who in a dual role manages IS for Billy Casper Golf. read more

John Daly named a vice president for the World Series of Golf

tim — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"I played in the 2008 World Series of Golf and loved it so much that I had to join the company," said Daly, a veteran television host and journalist. "I couldn't ask for a job that better fits my skills." read more

Steve Troutman new regional manager for International Club Suppliers

Stephen_Reynolds — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"During his employment with Meadowbrook Golf, he worked closely with golf course GMs and F&B managers to regularly meet and exceed budgetary goals," said Jim Sartain, CEO of ICS. read more

Linda Hartough commissioned to create limited edition artwork

sally.j.sportsman — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"I am pleased to have been asked by the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation to create this special Remarque Edition of the site of Lucas Glover's U.S. Open victory," said Hartough, a golf-landscape artist. read more

Texas teen golf phenom, Hud Morse, could be next Tiger Woods

mahenker — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"He's one of the most talented kids that I've seen in a long time. In addition, he has an attitude that is great to work with," said Dana Bellenger, a 20-year golf pro who trains PGA Tour golfers. read more

Tak Yamada named V.P. of Sales and Marketing at Graphite Design

tnackel — Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"We're moving aggressively to deliver the most possible value to our customers and seize new opportunities in the shaft market," said Mr. Kenzo Imamura, Graphite Design president and COO. read more