Category: Appointments

Hua Hin, Thailand: Pineapple Valley Golf Club Hua Hin has appointed British PGA Golf Professional Brian Gibson as General Manager.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Vattanac Golf Resort, a luxury Troon Golf facility, has strengthened its senior management team with two forward-thinking appointments.

New Jersey, United States: The USGA Nominating Committee has released its 2025 Executive Committee slate, led by Fred Perpall, who will serve his final year as USGA President. 

St Andrews, Scotland: Karrie Webb has accepted an invitation to become an Honorary Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

New York, United States: Audubon International has bolstered its Board of Directors with the appointment of senior executives from Toro and Troon.

Singapore: Nguyen Thuy Long, General Manager of Turf & Irrigation at Jebsen & Jessen (Vietnam) Company Ltd, has been co-opted to the Board of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

San Francisco, United States: Brian Costello of JMP Golf Design Group has been elected President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects.

Michigan, United States: PGA Master Professional Don Rea Jr has been elected the 44th President of the PGA of America. He will serve a two-year term in the post.

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: Rishi Narain, mastermind of the 2023 Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation Bonallack Trophy success, has been reappointed as Captain for the 2025 event.

Arizona, United States: Troon has announced the appointment of Jimmy Dunne to its Board of Directors effective immediately.

Johor, Malaysia: The Els Club Desaru Coast is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the appointment of a dynamic trio of experts to lead key departments.

Danang, Vietnam: Ba Na Hills Golf Club’s new General Manager Simon Mees is focused on driving the club’s momentum and that of the entire Central Vietnam region.