Summit Golf Brands Adds New Hires and Promotions for Fall 2025 Season

Ian Critser and Taylor Elder have been hired as account executives, covering the PNW and Ohio Valley region, respectively. Brian Holstein (Mid-Atlantic) and Paige Golibart (Eastern Florida) were promoted to senior account executives. Effective immediately, they will join the company’s senior sales team.

PGA of America Appoints New CEO

Derek Sprague is the first person to serve the PGA as a past president and CEO. He served as the 39th president from 2014-2016. Sprague succeeds Seth Waugh, who served as CEO from August 2018 to June 2024.

Scholastic Sports Sales Owner Jeff Miller Passes Away

Miller owned Scholastic Sports Sales, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in April 2024 and is in its third generation of family ownership. He was a member of the NSGA Board for two terms from 2015 to 2021. He unexpectedly passed away on December 19 at age 69.

Bobby Jones Links Names VP of Revenue Management

With a diverse background in various industries, including golf, hospitality and education, Eric Escamilla’s career, includes roles as regional director of Membership Sales at Heritage Golf Group and director of Membership at ClubCorp.

AstroTurf Welcomes New Regional Sales Manager

Chris Siegle joins AstroTurf as the new regional sales Manager for Western Pennsylvania and Western New York. He brings an extensive background in sports and coaching of over two decades to the role.