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TGA Premier Junior Golf: Honors four franchise owners at its annual national conference, which was held in December in Dallas. The company Troy Lewis (TGA of west Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas), Dave Robinson (TGA of Macomb and Gross Pointe, Mich.; east Oakland County, Mich.) and Jason Haynes (TGA of Collin County, Texas) and Paul Maskill (TGA of west Wake County, N.C.).

Nike Golf: Signs world No. 1 Rory McIlroy to a multiyear agreement to represent the brand in clubs, ball, footwear, glove, apparel, headwear and accessories. McIlroy will make his debut as a Nike tour staffer at this week’s European Tour Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

KZG: Announces its 2013 World’s Top 100 ClubFitters, which features clubfitters from 20 countries, including 38 from the United Kingdom and Europe, 38 from the United States and 13 from Canada.

Nike Golf: Signs world No. 1 Rory McIlroy to a multiyear agreement to represent the brand in clubs, ball, footwear, glove, apparel, headwear and accessories. McIlroy will make his debut as a Nike tour staffer at this week’s European Tour Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

PerryGolf: Co-founder and president Gordon Dalgleish is named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s top travel specialists for 2012. This is his seventh consecutive award since 2006, and is the only specialist awarded for golf travel.

Cobra Puma Golf: Signs Jesper Parnevik to an endorsement agreement to play Cobra equipment and Puma apparel, debuting on Jan. 17 at the Humana Challenge. Parnevik will also make an appearance for the brand at the PGA Merchandise Show’s Demo Day.

Massachusetts Golf Association: Honors Andrew J. Blau with its Volunteer of the Year award at the association’s annual Salute to Champions dinner. … Oakley: Signs Bubba Watson to an endosrement deal to wear the brand’s performance golf apparel.

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PerryGolf: Co-founder and president Gordon Dalgleish is named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s top travel specialists for 2012. This is his seventh consecutive award since 2006, and is the only specialist awarded for golf travel.

The Antigua Group: Announces its Tour Team for the 2013 season, and includes LPGA Player of the Year Stacy Lewis.

Morton Golf: Hires Heather Hadley as the women’s apparel buyer for Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop, along with three other golf properties.

Fletcher Leisure Group: Names Brian Lohman as its vice president of sales for Tommy Hilfiger Golf and AUR Golf.

Full Turn Direct: Announces the formation of its Pro Staff Advisory Board, which consists of Greg Lecker (director of golf, Sawgrass Country Club), Nick Wolfe (director of golf, Waynesborough Country Club), Dow Finsterwald Jr. (director of golf, Colonial Country Club), Shim LaGoy (director of golf, Orinda Country Club) Nick Papadakes (head golf professional, Old Elm Club), and Matt Hall (director of golf, The Turtle Bay Resort).

Morton Golf: Hires Heather Hadley as the women’s apparel buyer for Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop, along with three other golf properties.

TaylorMade Golf Co.: Announces the expansion of its tour staff with the signings of major champion Stewart Cink and 2012 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year John Huh. TaylorMade has also signed two-time PGA Tour winner Ryan Moore, J.J. Henry, Chad Campbell and Brian Davis.

Second Skin Garment Co.: Expands its U.S. sales force, adding the following territory representatives: Chris Sumrell (Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska), Mark Dillard & Associates (Georgia, Alabama, Florida panhandle), Gary and Nancy Coleman (Northern Cal, northern Nevada), Lou DeVito (Ohio, western Pennsylvania), Al Rappaport (Philadelphia, Pa., Mid-Atlantic), and Johnnie Waldrop (North Carolina, South Carolina).

International Network of Golf: Announces that noted golf instructor Mike Bender will be the guest speaker at the 20th ING Media Awards Presentation press conference.

Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday: Reports on company spokesman Dustin Johnson’s win at the season-opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions.

Chase54: Signs Jason Kokrak to an endorsement agreement, and Kokrak will make his debut in Chase54 apparel at this week’s Sony Open.