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Callaway Golf: Announces the 10 members of its X Hot long drive team. The 10 long drive professionals are Jeff Farley, of Laguna Beach, Calif.; Josh Crews, of Willis, Texas; Mike Dobbyn, of Dallas, Texas; Aaron Mansfield, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Bobby Bradley, of West Palm, Fla.; Kevin Bullard, of Atlanta, Ga.; William Hinson, of Blythewood, S.C.; Ben Tua’one, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Carl Wolter, of Lehighton, Pa.; and Andrew Frakes, of Omaha, Neb.

Pursell Farms / Sylacauga, Ala.: Hires Andrea Griffith as its executive chef.

IMG Media: Announces Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam as an ambassador for its Golf World, a diverse media platform, that covers TV, web, mobile and in-flight.

Rick Smith/Jason Guss Golf Academy at Treetops Resort: Jason Guss, director of golf performance at the academy, is selected to be part of an advisory committee on equipment analysis for Golf Digest’s “Hot List” issue.

Rick Smith/Jason Guss Golf Academy at Treetops Resort: Jason Guss, director of golf performance at the academy, is selected to be part of an advisory committee on equipment analysis for Golf Digest’s “Hot List” issue.

PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Selects Mereidth Loosse, the PGA/LPGA director of the Robins Junior Program at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, Va., as the Middle Atlantic PGA’s 2013 Junior Golf Leader.

International Network of Golf: Fills four vacancies on its advisory board. A recent vote by ING membership elected Dave Cordero, public relations manager, TaylorMade-Adidas Golf; Holly Geoghegan, president, Golf Marketing Services; Mike Kern, golf writer, Philadelphia Daily News; and Cody Law, executive director of Golf Mesquite Nevada.

Affiniti Golf Partners: Names Dennis Mallon as general manager for Dutchess Golf Club in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Selects Mereidth Loosse, the PGA/LPGA director of the Robins Junior Program at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, Va., as the Middle Atlantic PGA’s 2013 Junior Golf Leader.

Scooter Pines Holdings: Bogey book series mascot will make an appearance at the Motor City Golf and Travel Show, Feb. 15-17 in Detroit, Mich., and Carolinas PGA Merchandise Show, Feb. 17-20 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Selects Scott Bavaro, a Nike Golf sales representative, as the section’s 2013 Salesperson of the Year.

NBC Sports Group: Names Lou Koskovolis, sales for NBC Sports Group’s Golf Media, which includes Golf Channel, Golf Channel on NBC, and a portfolio of golf-related digital platforms and events.

PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Honors Ray Taranto, founder of Eastern Shore Golf Magazine, with its 2013 Earle Hellen Sports Media Award.

Scooter Pines Holdings: Bogey book series mascot will make an appearance at the Motor City Golf and Travel Show, Feb. 15-17 in Detroit, Mich., and Carolinas PGA Merchandise Show, Feb. 17-20 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

NBC Sports Group: Names Lou Koskovolis, sales for NBC Sports Group’s Golf Media, which includes Golf Channel, Golf Channel on NBC, and a portfolio of golf-related digital platforms and events.

Club Managers Association of America: Announces its 2013 officers and board of directors. Elected are Richard H. Bayliss Jr. (president), Damon J. DiOrio (vice president) and Tony D’Errico (secretary-treasurer).

Perfect Fit at Raven Golf Club: Director of clubfitting Al Murdock is the 2012 Ping Regional Club Fitter of the Year in Arizona.

The Golf Center at Lyman Orchards / Middlefield, Conn.: Director of instruction Kevin Cloud named a Top 50 Kids Teacher by U.S. Kids Golf.

PGA of America / New Jersey Section: Longtime executive director Scott Kmiec to become senior director, PGA Foundation, at The PGA of America’s corporate headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Succeeding Kmiec as executive director is Chris Bauer of Manalapan, N.J., who most recently served as the Section’s director of operations.

Michigan Golf Hall of Fame: Announces Tom Doak, Steve Brady and Fritz Balmer as its 2013 Class that will be inducted on May 19.