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

Cleveland Golf/Srixon: Names Scott Carlyle as vice president of business development.

Nike Golf: Announces the re-signing of David Duval as a tour staffer. Duval, who played Nike equipment during his 2001 Open Championship win, made his return with Nike at last week’s AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Announces its 2013 Merchandisers of the Year: David Dorn (Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md. / Private Category), Jeff Rosenberg (Little Bennett Golf Course in Clarksburg, Md. / Public Category) and Joseph R. Burbee (Bay Creek Resort and Club in Cape Charles, Va. / Resort Category).

Affiniti Golf Partners: Names Brad Parker as general manager for Patriot Point Links in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

FitGolf Performance Centers: Hires Vanessa Dugandzic to its national staff. Dugandzic handle all administrative roles at the company’s national office in Conshohocken, Pa.

Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott: Certified instructor Justin Blazer of Orlando, Fla., was recognized as one of U.S. Kids Golf’s Top 50 Kids Teachers for 2012.

Cleveland Golf/Srixon: Names Scott Carlyle as vice president of business development.

National Golf Course Owners Association: Honors Hall of Fame golfer Billy Casper with its Award of Merit, recognizing him for his long-term and significant contributions to golf.

Golf Academy of America: Names Jim Hart as its new president.

Honours Golf Co.: Names Casey M. Smith III as director of golf at NorthRiver Yacht Club, a private club in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Cutter & Buck: Names Jack Keegan as its 2012 Corporate Salesperson of the Year. Keegan has been representing Cutter & Buck in the Carolinas territory for the past six years.

Billy Casper Golf: Promotes Jesse Seguin to the company’s regional director of agronomy covering the western United States.

Cutter & Buck: Names Jack Keegan as its 2012 Corporate Salesperson of the Year. Keegan has been representing Cutter & Buck in the Carolinas territory for the past six years.

TheAPosition.com: Writers David Barrett, Ed Travis and Jeff Ritter were recognized by the International Network of Golf as winners in the organization’s annual media awards presented at the PGA Merchandise Show.

Cutter & Buck: Honors Chandler Altman as its 2012 Salesperson of the Year, the second time in 14 years that Altman has earned the honor.

Scooter Pines Publishing: Announces that co-author Dottie Pepper and Bogey Ballton, the main character in the publishing company’s children’s book series, will appear at the 20th Denver Golf Expo, Feb. 8-10.

Billy Casper Golf: Promotes Nick Bednar, Ryan Phelps and Dan Zimmer to regional director of operations positions.

TaylorMade-Adidas Golf Co.: Promotes Ben Sharpe to executive vice president of Adidas Golf and Ashworth. Sharpe will be responsible for global product creation and innovation of footwear and apparel, brand strategy and sales for both global brands.

Ping: Announces that Carolyn Echols and her staff at The Eagle Zone Golf Center in Greenville, S.C., have been named the 2012 Ping National Fitter of the Year.