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Julie Giese Promoted to President of ISM Raceway

International Speedway Corporation (ISC) has promoted Julie Giese to president of ISM Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Giese currently serves as managing director of business operations for ISC’s design and development department, leading the coordination between ISC’s 13 motorsports entertainment facilities, internal corporate departments and the design and development team. In November, Giese will begin her new role of overseeing the […]

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Matt Farrell Leaves USA Swimming for Golf Channel

Golf Channel has announced that Matt Farrell will begin a new position as general manager of alternative golf and executive director for the World Long Drive Association. Farrell, the chief marketing officer of USA Swimming, has more than 20 years of experience in sports and entertainment marketing with positions that have also included the U.S. Olympic Committee […]

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New Partnership to Bring Ryder Cup and PGA Championships to Congressional Country Club

The PGA of America has announced a new partnership with Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, that will bring eight of its championships and events to the course from 2022 to 2036. Congressional’s Blue Course will host the Ryder Cup in 2036, the PGA Championship in 2031, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2022 and 2027, the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship in 2025 and 2033, the PGA Professional […]

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Orlando to Host the 2019 MLS All-Star Game

The 2019 Major League Soccer All-Star Game presented by Target will be staged at Orlando City Stadium, home to Orlando City Soccer Club. The annual midsummer event will include nearly a week of activities celebrating the sport and culture of soccer, culminating in a match between the league’s top players and an international club. “Orlando […]

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Circuit of the Americas Joins IndyCar Schedule in 2019

IndyCar has released its 2019 series schedule, which includes 17 events, a new race and a new event finale. Additionally, Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, will make its debut on the IndyCar Series schedule on March 24, serving as the second race of the season. At more than 3 miles, Circuit of the Americas will be […]

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Seth Waugh Named CEO of PGA of America

Seth Waugh has been named chief executive officer of the PGA of America. Waugh, the former CEO of Deutsche Bank Americas, will guide the business and overall strategy of the golf organization that serves roughly 29,000 PGA professionals. Waugh is completing a three-year term as an independent director on the PGA of America board. Since 2017, […]

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