People

Sport Psychologist Dr. Gio Valiante's clients capture Tour wins

tim — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"I am obviously proud of my golfers. It's always about how well you struggle, how much attention you pay to detail, and how free you can be out there in the clutch," said Dr. Valiante, founder of Fearless Golf. read more

Peter Hill high on Golf Inc. Most Powerful People in Golf list

Nick Lashinsky — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"Credit goes to the highly talented Billy Casper Golf team that ensures customers enjoy their experiences and course owners realize healthy returns," said Billy Casper Golf Chairman and CEO Peter Hill. read more

Terry Hanley now regional operations director for KemperSports

brkoehnemann — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"Terry is a very strong leader," said KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner. "The excitement, passion and customer service focus he will bring to this new position will serve him and our clients well." read more

Brian Hollingsworth now a Certified Golf Course Superintendent

tim — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"Going through the certification process forced me to think about our golf course operation, seek ways to improve and review some ideas," said Hollingsworth, Dataw Island Club's director of golf maintenance. read more

Randy Shannon joins Professional Golfers Career College faculty

Golfcollege — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Each faculty member at PGCC has their own special place in the family. Some of our faculty members are classics who have been here since day-one, some are PGA professionals and some are proud new additions. In the case of Randy Shannon, some are almost all of the above. read more

Mission Hills' Dr. David Chu among "Most Powerful People in Golf"

Stephen_Reynolds — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"Mission Hills has always made growing the game a top priority," said Chu, who debuted on the 2007 list at No. 16. "We take the utmost pride in our position at the epicenter of golf in China." read more

Douglas Goubault new Director of Golf at Predator Ridge Resort

achapple — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"Doug is a leader in the golf resort industry, known for building exceptional teams focused on customer service," said Rod Cochrane, General Manager. "We are thrilled to have Doug join us." read more

Audra Burks to lead sales and marketing for LPGA State Farm Classic

cherbert — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"I'm looking forward to the opportunity to take a more active role in the continued growth of one of the longest running stops on the Tour and celebrating 35 years of the LPGA in Springfield," Audra Burks said. read more

TPC Las Vegas welcomes new Director of Business Development Jaclyn Beaudreau

markn — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The TPC Las Vegas is happy to announce the arrival of new Director of Business Development Jaclyn Beaudreau. She is new to the PGA TOUR Network, coming from Troon Golf in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was most recently the Director of Sales at the Troon North Golf Club, and before that, Beaudreau worked for Troon at Whirlwind, Ocean Edge on Cape Cod and the Wigwam resort. read more

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