Dublin, Ohio, United States: Jason Straka, a principal with Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, has been elected President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects.
New Jersey, United States: The Turf and Ornamentals business of Bayer has selected veteran turfgrass expert Dr Jesse Benelli as the newest member of the US Green Solutions Team.
Hong Kong: Paul Tse has been elected as President of the Hong Kong Golf Association. Tse takes over from Kenneth Lam, who retired from the office after serving in that capacity for two years.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Troon International, the international division of Troon, has appointed Clinton Southorn as the organisation’s new Director of Construction & Agronomy.
London, England: Shaun Anderson has joined Rain Bird Europe as Golf Sales Specialist for the United Kingdom, Ireland and Iceland.
Andalusia, Spain: Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa has turned to an old friend to help prepare for hosting the biggest event in its history after appointing Francisco de Lancastre David as the new General Manager of Golf and Leisure Operations.
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Jon Podany will join the United States Golf Association as its new Chief Commercial Officer, starting September 1.
Singapore: As Rain Bird’s Southeast Asia Area Manager, Rob Weiks will be responsible for strategic sales planning, business development and golf market share growth in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Guam and Brunei.
Hainan Island, China: Shanqin Bay Golf Club, one of Asia’s most private and exclusive golfing establishments, has appointed Shane Templeton as Director of Golf Course Maintenance.
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States: Profile Products has hired Shane Porzio as its President. Jim Tanner will remain the company’s Chief Executive Officer and focus on business development.
Paris, France: Alastair Higgs has been promoted to the role of Europe Service Manager with Rain Bird. Higgs’ responsibilities will include developing and driving forward service activities for Rain Bird across Europe.
Birmingham, England: Bernhard and Company has strengthened its relationship with Saudi Arabia-based distributor, Delta Turf Care, which has been appointed as the official distributor for the UAE, Oman and Bahrain.