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The 2005 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Leo Feser Award will be given posthumously to Mike Hansen for his article, "Breaking the glass wall," which appeared in the May issue of Golf Course Management. Hansen was killed Jan. 15 in a plane crash near Hatch, Utah, at age 34.

A. Steven Crown, general partner of Henry Crown and Company, announces the promotion of David W. Fairman to president of Crown Golf Properties.

Linda Hipp, a designer of women’s golf and sportswear, and her company, Lija, have been recognized in the seventh PROFIT W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneurs by PROFIT magazine.

Linda Hipp, a designer of women’s golf and sportswear, and her company, Lija, have been recognized in the seventh PROFIT W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneurs by PROFIT magazine.

Golf course designer and Palmer Course Design co-founder Ed Seay was recently honored with the Dave Marr Memorial Award.

Golf course designer and Palmer Course Design co-founder Ed Seay was recently honored with the Dave Marr Memorial Award.

Thomas W. Cook, associate professor of horticulture at Oregon State University, and Stanley J. Zontek, director of the U.S. Golf Association Green Section’s Mid-Atlantic Region, have been selected as recipients of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America‘s Distinguished Service Award.

Bart Lower, a two-time contestant on The Golf Channel‘s "The Big Break" reality show, will give clinics at the 18th West Michigan Golf Show, Feb. 10-12, 2006, in Grand Rapids.

Wesley Miller has been named head golf professional at Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club in Largo, Fla.

The Shivas Irons Society announces that Scott Clark has been named to its board of directors.

Three new members of the PGA of America‘s board of directors were sworn in Saturday, Nov. 5, at the association’s 89th annual meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. Bob Doyle of Brighton, Colo., Joe O’Shaughnessy, of Lockport, N.Y., and Michael Zinni, of Mankato, Minn., will each serve three-year terms.

Three new members of the PGA of America‘s board of directors were sworn in Saturday, Nov. 5, at the association’s 89th annual meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. Bob Doyle of Brighton, Colo., Joe O’Shaughnessy, of Lockport, N.Y., and Michael Zinni, of Mankato, Minn., will each serve three-year terms.

Vicky Fletcher joins the sales team for Clickit Ventures in Fort Mill, S.C.

Focus Golf Systems Inc. announces that Brian A. Fisch has been named as the company’s new vice president of sales and marketing.

Marriott Golf announces that Rob Bartley has been named director of golf at Camelback Golf Club, a 36-hole facility in Scottsdale, Ariz.

LPGA commissioner Carolyn F. Bivens announces that Deb Richard has been named senior vice president of golf for the LPGA, a newly created position, effective Nov. 7.

Gary Becka, a 21-year employee of the PGA Tour, announces his retirement as vice president of competitions and administration for the Champions Tour at the end of the year.

The BoardRoom magazine announces that Bill Schwartz, CEO of System Concepts Inc., agrees to become a featured writer in the publication’s "Food and Beverage" section.

Errol Shaw was elected the 81st president of the Southern California Golf Association during the association’s annual meeting Tuesday in Universal City, Calif.

Dick Smith of Williamstown, N.J., the 27th president of the PGA of America, has been named as the latest honoree in the Legends of The PGA program, for contributions to the association and the golf industry.