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Mobiplex: Names PGA Teaching Professional Mike Malaska to its Advisory Board. Malaska is the worldwide director of instruction for the Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf and PGA director of instruction for Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club.

Golf & Body NYC: Announces that director of golf Darrell Kestner, head golf professional Ron McDougal and instructor Eden Foster were named to Golf Digest’s Best Teachers In Your State list for New York. The complete list appears in the November issue.

Symetra Tour: Honors Kyung Ahn Moon, chairman of Volvik Inc., with its 2013 Eloise Trainor Award. The award is presented to an individual or group that has made a significant contribution to women’s golf.

Big Max Golf USA: Currently hiring sales representatives in regions throughout the United States as the company prepares to introduce the European trolleys to U.S. market.

Wilson Staff: Tour staffer Meghan Hardin returns to the Golf Channel’s “Big Break” golf reality show for a reunion series with former NFL stars in Puerto Rico.

Bernhard and Company: Names Steven Swanson as its western United States territory manager.

Omega: Brand ambassador Hank Haney visited the Washington D.C. area to entertain Omega clients, customers and guests at two exclusive events, Sept. 27-28.

Bridgestone Golf: Extends its endorsement agreement with Matt Kuchar through 2017. Kuchar has been a part of Bridgestone’s tour team since turning professional in 2001.

George Golf Design: Lester George has been honored by the American Society of Golf Course Architects for his work at Rock Manor Golf Course in Wilmington, DE, as part of the society’s Design Excellence Recognition Program.

VGM Club: Names Matt Strong director of member development for the VGM Club’s Prairie Region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Colorado.

VGM Club: Names Troy Hoffman as director of member development for VGM Club’s Southwest Region, which includes California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.

EZLinks Golf: Kurt Albertson, vice president of sales, will participate in two educational sessions at the Crittenden Golf Conference, Oct. 7-9 in Phoenix, AZ.

Srixon: Agrees to terms with Graeme McDowell on a multi-year contract extension with Srixon to remain a member of its PGA Tour staff.

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort / Hilton Head Island, SC: Reports on 95-year-old Leo Luken, who shot his age or better for the 1,000th time on Sept. 24. Luken shot a 92 on the George Fazio course.

Fujikura: Staffer John Hovis will represent the United States in the Mercedes Trophy World Finals, Sept. 27-28 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Imperial: Hires Bob Blanda (Los Angeles, central California) and Josh Lampley (Louisiana, Mississippi) as new sales representatives.

U.S. Kids Golf: Names Michael Thorbjornsen, of Wellesley, MA, and Mimi Chen, of Longwood, FL, as its National Players of the Year.

Fujikura: Staffer John Hovis will represent the United States in the Mercedes Trophy World Finals, Sept. 27-28 in Stuttgart, Germany.

French Lick Resort / French Lick, IN: To unveil a new Legends Hall of Fame during this week’s Legends Championship. This new Hall of Fame, which will open later this year and be located inside the historic West Baden Springs Hotel, will honor LPGA players and those who have had an impact on the history of the women’s game.

Fourteen Golf: Signs Jason Eslinger, a long drive professional, to an endorsement agreement. Eslinger will compete In the Re/Max Long Drive World Championship’s Open Division, beginning today, Monday, using a GelongD CT-214 driver.