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Ping: Signs Corey Conners to an endorsement agreement to play the brand’s equipment. Conners, 23, the 2014 U.S. Amateur runner-up, turned professional earlier this week and is making his debut at the RBC Heritage.

International Network of Golf: Names E.Q. Sylvester, founder and CEO of Freedom Golf Association, as recipient of the ING’s Dennis Walters Courage Award.

Sport Haley/Bette & Court: Names Joe Westby as vice president of Sales for its Sport Haley and Bette & Court brands.

Sport Haley/Bette & Court: Names Joe Westby as vice president of Sales for its Sport Haley and Bette & Court brands.

OnCore Golf: Appoints Chris Uhl, Bill Lytton and Al Rowsam as sales representatives who will introduce the MA-1.0 golf ball throughout North and South Carolina.

Global Turf Equipment: Hires Rocky Lackey as service manager.

Icons Cup: Former NFL players (Marcus Allen and Eric Dickerson have been selected for Team USA, which will compete in the Ryder Cup-style team competition April 22-24 in Dubai, UAE.

The Sea Pines Resort | Hilton Head Island, SC: Signs Jeff Maggert to represent the resort during PGA and Champions tour events.

Club Car: Appoints Jason Goldberg as vice president of product management and marketing, and Randy Marquardt as vice president of vehicle connectivity.

The Sea Pines Resort | Hilton Head Island, SC: Signs Jeff Maggert to represent the resort during PGA and Champions tour events.

Golf Coaches Association of America: Reports on Albin Choi, a former N.C. State golfer who is currently play on the SwingThought.com Tour.

Telluride Golf Club | Telluride, CO: Names Dale Abraham as director of golf.

Icons Cup: Surfer selected to play Team USA in the Ryder Cup-style competition, April 22-24 in Dubai, UAE.

Skimp: Hires Dave Jacobs (Illinois and Kentucky) and Loni Ruediger (Missouri and Kansas) as sales representatives.

Omega: Noted instructor Hank Haney met with company clients and customers at exclusive events in Scottsdale, AZ, March 25-26.

PGA of America | North Florida Section: Honored it Section award winners, including Bill Sellers as PGA Professional of the Year, at its annual Extravaganza and Awards Celebration on March 20.

EZLinks Golf: Hires Ted Ferguson as the company’s vice president of product management.

Nexbelt: Tour staffers Jarrod Lyle and Jim Furyk will be honored by the Golf Writers Association of America at the 43rd GWAA Awards Dinner on April 8 in Augusta, GA. Lyle will receive the Ben Hogan Award, while Furyk will receive the ASAP Sports/Jim Murray Award.

Volvik: Appoints Stan Denenberg as its director of licensing.

Imperial Headwear: Appoints Daniel Parenti as its new creative director.