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Birdy & Grace: Introduces three new sweater styles as part of its 2011 Fall Collection that will be on display at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.

Cutter & Buck: Introduces its Summer/Fall 2011 lines that is functional both on and off the course. The men’s collection features a new technology called Icefil that will reduce body temperature by 5 degrees, blocks ultra-violet rays and is odor free.

Imperial Headwear: To host U.S. Solheim Cup team captain Rosie Jones at its booth for an autograph signing session at the PGA Merchandise Show on Jan. 27.

Oxford Golf Group: Will debut its Fall 2011 Oxford Golf and Links Tech collections at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.

Second Skin Garment Co.: To utilize the upcoming PGA Merchandise Show to build its sales force in the following markets: Carolinas, Georgia, Illinois, New York.

Sunice: Chosen by the PGA of America to be an official licensed product partner for the 2011 and 2012 PGA Championship and 2012 Ryder Cup.

Etonic: Announces the hiring Jim Yeager has a sales manager for upstate New York.

AHEAD: LPGA staff professional Brittany Lincicome will sign autographs at the Kate Lord booth on Thursday, Jan. 27 at 4 p.m., at the PGA Merchandise Show.

Dawgs Golf: Will exhibit its line of shoes, including the new canvas Crossover style for men and women.

Free Fall: Will unveil its Fall 2011 collection and debut its Q-Fresh technology, the company’s proprietary performance fabric, at the PGA Merchandise Show.

Abacus: Introduces its 2011 Spring collection.

Kentwool: To launch footwear product in six new colors for women and men.

Ecco: Announces the extension of its endorsement agreement with nine-time PGA Tour winner Stuart Appleby. The agreement calls for Appleby to compete in the newly-introduced Comfort Classic model, appear at company functions and showcase the brand’s logo on his shirt collar.

Nyx Eyewear: To showcase the release of three new styles – NYX Lightning, NYX Pro Z17 and NYX Jet – at the PGA Merchandise Show.

Quagmire: Will have its new ColorFusion polos included in the Bob Hope Classic’s official pro-am gift bag.

Iconic Sport: To celebrate its fifth anniversary by introducing new items to Iconic’s Sun protection del Sol line at the PGA Merchandise Show. Also, Mark Wishner, president of the Sun SafeTee Program, will make scheduled appearances in the Iconic Sport booth on Jan. 27-28.

Fairway & Greene: Announces that its Fall 2011 catalog will feature a painting by golf artist Lee Wybranski. The company will also provide limited edition signed and framed posters of the cover artwork to key customers and use the reproductions as creative point of purchase branding for its golf shops.

ProQuip USA: Has been re-launched as part of a recently signed licensing agreement with ProQuip Ltd., and will debut its complete 2011 Weatherwear Collection at the upcoming PGA Merchandise Show.

Circling Raven Golf Club: Director of golf Tom Davidson will lead a seminar titled “Planning Your Merchandising Business Retail” at the 58th PGA Merchandise Show. The hour-long session on Thursday, Jan. 27, will address such topics as how to build an anchor display, creating visual interest in displays, and conducting value-added promotions.

Quagmire: To display its Fall 2011 men’s, women’s and kids collections at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla. The lines include retro tie-dye and splatter paint pattern tops, luxe layering pieces and ColorFusion polos and t-shirts that change color according to temperature.