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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.

Saint Andrew’s Golf Club / Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.: Announces the nine-person Honorary Committee that will bring together a distinguished list of luminaries for the club’s 125th anniversary celebration, June 4-8. The members are Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., executive director, The First Tee; Ted Bishop, president, PGA of America; George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States; Mike Davis, executive director, United States Golf Association; Peter Dawson, chief executive, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland; Philip Laskawy, president, board of directors, The First Tee of Metropolitan New York; Jack Nicklaus; Jane Pauley, broadcast Journalist; and Major Dan Rooney, founder and president, The Folds of Honor Foundation.

Saint Andrew’s Golf Club / Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.: Announces the nine-person Honorary Committee that will bring together a distinguished list of luminaries for the club’s 125th anniversary celebration, June 4-8. The members are Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., executive director, The First Tee; Ted Bishop, president, PGA of America; George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States; Mike Davis, executive director, United States Golf Association; Peter Dawson, chief executive, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland; Philip Laskawy, president, board of directors, The First Tee of Metropolitan New York; Jack Nicklaus; Jane Pauley, broadcast Journalist; and Major Dan Rooney, founder and president, The Folds of Honor Foundation.

Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California: Announces its newly-elected board members and officers, including Jon Christenson, of Oakhurst Country Club in Clayton, Calif., as president.

Billy Casper Golf: Appoints Kyle Ragsdale to the newly-created position of chief marketing officer.

Nexbelt: Announces the company is expanding its sales staff and currently hiring new sales representatives.

Dixon Golf: Appoints Paul Wang as its new national manager.

OB Sports Golf Management: Chief Operating Officer and principal Phil Green was inducted into the Southwest Section PGA Hall of Fame on Jan. 11.

Mizuno: Announces a multiyear endorsement contract extension with Stacy Lewis, the LPGA Rolex Player of the Year and world No. 3.

MVP Sport: Signs noted instructor David Leadbetter to endorse MVP Sport’s innovative line of training aids, and to co-develop the David Leadbetter signature series of training aids. MVP will showcase its 2013 product line at the show.

Back9Network: Announces three-time major champion Padraig Harrington as its newest player ambassador and Cheyenne Woods as a special correspondent whose responsibilities will include coverage of all four majors – Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship and PGA Championship.

Mizuno: Re-signs Luke Donald to a multiyear agreement to play the brand’s equipment.

Ping: Signs Stan Utley, a noted short-game instructor and author, to represent the company in various capacities, beginning with an appearance in Ping’s exclusive custom-fitting area at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show.

Back9Network: Announces three-time major champion Padraig Harrington as its newest player ambassador and Cheyenne Woods as a special correspondent whose responsibilities will include coverage of all four majors – Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship and PGA Championship.

Cross Golf USA: Reports on company president Diana McCarty and her experience within the golf industry.

GolfTEC: Vice president of instruction and education Andy Hilts addresses PGA professionals at the PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit being held through today in Orlando, Fla.

Island Hills Golf Club / Centreville, Mich.: Names Andy Mears as president and COO of the daily fee course.

Old Palm Golf Club / Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.: Reports on member Louis Oosthuizen’s win at the European Tour’s Volvo Golf Champions.