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Pukka Headwear: Announces that Pukka veteran Eric Christie and new hire Bryan Dickson will team to service the Pacific Northwest region, including Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Nivo: Introduces its first-ever Outerwear collection for 2011. “Like our entire collection, the new Nivo Outerwear for 2011 is created for the active woman who loves being outdoors,” said Linda Di Genova, designer of Nivo.

Golf Grappler: Endorser Mike O’Barsky wins the Re/Max World Long Driver Championship’s local senior qualifier at Deer Run Golf Club in Berlin, Md.

Ecco: Partners with Canadian Rockies Golf on a “Golf Trip of a Lifetime” promotion. The contest features a six-day, expenses-paid luxury golf vacation for two to the Alberta golf and resort destination.

Tehama, Izod G: Are the latest two apparel companies to commit to the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 16-18 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Divots Sportswear: Tour ambassador Sonny Skinner finished second at the PGA Professional National Championship.

PGA of America: Announces its strongest lineup of golf apparel brands for the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 16-18 in Las Vegas, Nev. This year’s show runs concurrent to the apparel industry’s Fashion Week.

Sunice: Announces its 2010 Sport Layers Collection.

Sundog Eyewear: Staff pro Paula Creamer wins the U.S. Women’s Open. “We know the incredible challenges that Paula has faced over the past few months,” said Gary Makar, marketing manager, Sundog Eyewear. “To see her overcome all those obstacles and triumph at the most prestigious and demanding tournament in women’s golf is almost overwhelming.”

Pilla High Performance Eyewear: Staff pro Christina Kim used the company’s two frame golf system en route to a T-8 finish at the U.S. Women’s Open.

Divots Sportswear: Tour ambassador Sonny Skinner finished second at the PGA Professional National Championship.

Sundog Eyewear: Staff pro Paula Creamer wins the U.S. Women’s Open. “We know the incredible challenges that Paula has faced over the past few months,” said Gary Makar, marketing manager, Sundog Eyewear. “To see her overcome all those obstacles and triumph at the most prestigious and demanding tournament in women’s golf is almost overwhelming.”

Kentwool: Retains Buffalo Communications to create and implement a publicity and media-relations program.

Scheyden Precision Eyewear: Introduces its Revelry frame, a new style in the company’s Composite Hybrid collection. The frame is designed as a smaller version of the Revelstoke model, and fuses a cedar-rolled composite frame with flexible, hypoallergenic NiAg temples and cloisonné tips for comfort.

Pilla High Performance Eyewear: Worn by Christina Kim and Kristy McPherson, who placed T-2 and T-10, respectively, at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.

Carnoustie Sportswear: Announces plans to exhibit its line of apparel at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 16-18 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Peter Millar: Announces plans to exhibit at the annual show – Aug. 16-18 in Las Vegas, Nev. – that coincides with the apparel industry’s Fashion Week. “We already have a substantial presence in town that week for the other markets, so our participation in the PGA Fall Expo just further demonstrates our commitment to our green grass business and our great PGA, AGM and AMF partners,” said Todd Martin, president, Peter Millar Golf.

Summit Golf Brands: Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction announce the brands’ plans to exhibit at the annual PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 16-18 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Imperial Headwear: Will return to the annual PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 16-18 in Las Vegas, Nev., to exhibit its 2011 line, which will be the company’s largest in its 95-year history and will include more than 20 new styles and 45 new color choices.

Cutter & Buck: Announces its return to the annual PGA Fall Expo, scheduled for Aug. 16-18 in Las Vegas, Nev.