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Ecco: Extends its endorsement agreement with Fred Couples, who will continue to compete in the Biom Hybrid collection and showcase the company’s logo on his headwear.

Loudmouth Golf: Signs Rob West to a clothing sponsorship agreement. West, 41, was the oldest competitor on Golf Channel’s “Big Break Mexico,”

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.

Proponent Group: Membership-based service company for instructors and coaches expands its Member Advisory Board.

Loudmouth Golf: Signs Rob West to a clothing sponsorship agreement. West, 41, was the oldest competitor on Golf Channel’s “Big Break Mexico,”

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.”