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Ogio Brand Expands With “Badds”

Ogio: Signs Aaron Baddeley to an endorsement agree to wear its golf polos, pants, belts and outerwear during the 2012 PGA Tour season.

Nike Golf Shakes Up Traditional Golf Style With The Introduction Of The Nike Golf Sport Apparel Collection

Nike Golf: Introduces its Nike Golf Sport Collection, which delivers new bold and statement-making style choices. “This collection gives consumers an alternate way to enhance their ‘expression of golf attitude and style’ both on and off the golf course. The Nike Golf Sport Collection gives the athlete a new look and feel for golf apparel that moves beyond the traditional boundaries of golf,” said Doug Reed, global category business director, Nike Golf Apparel and Footwear.

IJP Design: Signs European Tour player Gary Boyd and PGA Tour rookie Bud Cauley to 2012 endorsement agreements, joining founder and Ryder Cup member Ian Poulter as brand ambassadors. … Town Talk Headwear: To supply headwear for pro-am contestants, volunteers and executive security at the 2012 Humana Challenge. … Glenmuir: Introduces 12 weather-beating products in the Performance Outerwear section of its new spring/summer 2012 Collection – ranging from water-repellent knitwear to full rainproof suits. Glenmuir will unveil the “Willoughby” (men) and “Beatrice” (women) bonded fleeces as a key product for the season.

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Nicole Weller: To sign her children’s book, “Stick to Sports: Let’s Play Golf,” on Friday, Jan. 27, 2-3 p.m. ET at booth No. 4753 at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. Weller is the head teaching professional at The Landings Club and owner of Weller Sports Ventures. … PGA of America: Reports that Steve Stricker is No. 1 on the 2012 U.S. Ryder Cup points standings with 1683.07571 through the Sony Open in Hawaii. Keegan Bradley (1647.16667) and Sony Open winner Johnson Wagner (1172.5000) are second and third, respectively, in points. … Iowa Golf Hall of Fame: Announces the election of four new members for 2012. Gene Elliott of West Des Moines, Dave Rummels, originally from West Branch, and Ken Schall of West Des Moines will be inducted this spring. The late Ted Lockie of Bettendorf was elected under the “historical category.” … Wildcat Run Golf and Country Club (Estero, Fla.): Appoints Bill Delayo as general manager and COO. … Carolinas Golf Association: Announces that McKenzie Talbert of North Augusta, S.C., and Carson Young of Pendleton, S.C. have been named the respective girls and boys Carolinas Junior Golf Players of the Year.

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C. Carnahan Golf: To debut a new limited edition putter, the Burnside. The Burnside will be the sixth putter in the Insignia putter line and all six are named after bridges in downtown Portland, Ore. … RLH Golf Ventures: To exhibit its Insta Golf Shoes, a cover that slips over any sport shoe to transform it into a golf shoe. Partnering with the Southeast Media Group, the company will also unveil new packaging and accessories. … Salute Military Golf Association: Announces that Larry Jacobs, a weight loss consultant, will participate in the company’s press conference on Friday, Jan. 27 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 312C.

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The ACE Group Classic: Announces that the PGA Tour Superstore in Naples, Fla., is the exclusive daily and weekly ticket retailer for the Champions Tour event being held at The TwinEagles Club, Feb. 13-19. The Naples location will offer daily tickets (Wednesday-Sunday) for $25 and week-long grounds passes for $50. Children 17 and under are admitted free all week with a ticketed adult. … MyGolf: Announces a partnership agreement with the NGA Pro Golf Tour for 2012. MyGolf is a membership and golf marketing organization now in its 10th year. … The Legends Tour: Announces a 2012 schedule that will include new events in Phoenix and Seattle. The Legends, the LPGA’s official tour for professionals age 45 and over, will kick off the season April 27-29 at the inaugural Walgreens Charity Classic in Sun City West, Ariz.

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Celebrities Make Their Mark On The 2012 PGA Merchandise Show

PGA Merchandise Show: Announces the list of celebrities that will be present at special events and make celebrity appearances. The list includes major champions Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Lee Trevino and noted instructors Butch Harmon and Hank Haney.

Martin Dingman Leathergoods Sales Representatives Needed

Martin Dingman Leathergoods: Is hiring sale representatives for the following regions: Chicago / Midwest, northern California, Arizona / Las Vegas, New York / Mid-Atlantic, central Florida and southwest Florida.