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Billy Casper Golf: Regional manager Ed Kageyama, based in Hawaii, was recently recognized by Golf Inc. magazine as one of the Most Innovative People in Golf, awarded to 18 industry professionals worldwide.

Allianz: Announces a partnership between Spain’s Beatriz Recari and this year’s Ricoh Women’s British Open.

Allianz: Announces a partnership between Spain’s Beatriz Recari and this year’s Ricoh Women’s British Open.

Old Palm Golf Club / Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.: Announces Open Championship winner Ian Baker-Finch as its newest resident and member.

PowerBilt: Signs mixed martial arts fighter Cub Swanson to an endorsement agreement in advance of the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 6 in Las Vegas, Nev. Swanson will enter the ring carrying a PowerBilt banner, wearing a PowerBilt cap and sporting the PowerBilt logo on his trunks.

PGA of America / New Jersey Section: Announces that its New Jersey Golf Foundation will present the 2013 Chairman’s Award to Dean T. Criares, chairman of the board of trustees for Drew University and a partner at Sound Harbor Partners, an investment firm providing private credit to U.S. companies. The award will be presented on Aug. 5.

Dunlop Sports Co.: Signs Japan Tour rookie Hideki Matsuyama to an endorsement contract to plays its golf ball and equipment, and wear its apparel.

PGA of America / New Jersey Section: Announces that its New Jersey Golf Foundation will present the 2013 Chairman’s Award to Dean T. Criares, chairman of the board of trustees for Drew University and a partner at Sound Harbor Partners, an investment firm providing private credit to U.S. companies. The award will be presented on Aug. 5.

PGA of America / Northern California Section: Awards its 13th honorary membership to sports media personality Frank LaRosa for his distinguished service to the NCPGA Section.

Second Skin Garment Co.: Strengthens its Canadian sales team with the hiring of representatives Deanna Ruby (Province of British Columbia region), Tracy Maxwell (Alberta) and Duane McGregor (Atlantic Provinces).

Eagle Golf: Promotes Ryan Pitek to the position of regional manager with operational oversight of four of the company’s golf courses.

Minot Country Club / Minot, N.D.: Appoints Chris Strange as golf course superintendent.

FlightScope: Signs noted instructor Michael Breed as a brand ambassador and member of its advisory board.

Science & Motion Sports: Reports on St. John Fisher College coach Bob Simms, a Level 1 SAM PuttLab instructor, being selected the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Region’s Coach of the Year.

Black Knight International: Announces that Gary Player, 77, will be featured in ESPN The Magazine’s annual “Body Issue.”

Black Knight International: Announces that Gary Player, 77, will be featured in ESPN The Magazine’s annual “Body Issue.”

Scooter Pines Publishing: Announces that Dottie Pepper will conduct book signings for the Bogey children’s book series on Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30, at Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., as part of the U.S. Women’s Open.

Scooter Pines Publishing: Announces that Dottie Pepper will conduct book signings for the Bogey children’s book series on Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30, at Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., as part of the U.S. Women’s Open.

UCB: Biopharmaceutical company and professional golfer Jeff Klauk launch a new Pledge campaign for people with epilepsy and those in their life.

Polara Golf: Signs John Daly to an endorsement agreement.