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Lake of Isles / North Stonington, CT: Announces that Derek Hooper, director of instruction, has been named among Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Connecticut for 2013-14. He is ranked No. 8.

Haggin Oaks Golf Complex / Sacramento, CA: Staffer Heather LeMaster won the Re/Max Long Drive Championship’s Ladies Division on Sept. 21 in Mesquite, NV.

Haggin Oaks Golf Complex / Sacramento, CA: Staffer Heather LeMaster won the Re/Max Long Drive Championship’s Ladies Division on Sept. 21 in Mesquite, NV.

Old Palm Golf Club / Palm Beach, FL: Resident and member Charl Schwartzel won the OneAsia Tour’s Nanshan China Masters.

GolfTalk Live: Lou Guzzi, the radio show’s instructional contributor, has been named the PGA of America’s National Teacher of the Year.

Scooter Pines Publishing: Announces that Dottie Pepper, co-author of the “Bogey” series of books, will speak at a banquet that benefits The First Tee of Chattanooga on Oct. 18.

Imperial Headwear: Appoints Mike Wrightson to the position of general manager. In this position, Wrightson will be responsible for all Imperial golf, college and outdoor businesses.

Reynolds Plantation / Greensboro, GA: Announces that Charlie King, director of instruction at the Reynolds Golf Academy, has been named to Golf Digest’s list of 50 Best Teachers In America.

Omega: Brand ambassador Greg Norman participated in two Omega-sponsored golf events, Oct. 7-8 in San Diego.

Kendall Academy: Reports that instructors Dave Kendall (No. 2), Paul Haase (No. 3) and Tom Harding (No. 13) were named to Golf Digest’s Best Teachers In Your State list for Michigan.

Reynolds Plantation / Greensboro, GA: Announces that Charlie King, director of instruction at the Reynolds Golf Academy, has been named to Golf Digest’s list of 50 Best Teachers In America.

Kendall Academy: Reports that instructors Dave Kendall (No. 2), Paul Haase (No. 3) and Tom Harding (No. 13) were named to Golf Digest’s Best Teachers In Your State list for Michigan.

Golf & Body NYC: Announces that director of golf Darrell Kestner, head golf professional Ron McDougal and instructor Eden Foster were named to Golf Digest’s Best Teachers In Your State list for New York. The complete list appears in the November issue.

Symetra Tour: Honors Kyung Ahn Moon, chairman of Volvik Inc., with its 2013 Eloise Trainor Award. The award is presented to an individual or group that has made a significant contribution to women’s golf.

TrendyGolf: Signs James Driscoll to an endorsement agreement that will have him compete in looks from a number of top labels throughout the 2013-2014 season.

International Club Suppliers: Appoints Ashley Whitehead to an administrator position.

Mobiplex: Names PGA Teaching Professional Mike Malaska to its Advisory Board. Malaska is the worldwide director of instruction for the Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf and PGA director of instruction for Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club.

Golf & Body NYC: Announces that director of golf Darrell Kestner, head golf professional Ron McDougal and instructor Eden Foster were named to Golf Digest’s Best Teachers In Your State list for New York. The complete list appears in the November issue.

Symetra Tour: Honors Kyung Ahn Moon, chairman of Volvik Inc., with its 2013 Eloise Trainor Award. The award is presented to an individual or group that has made a significant contribution to women’s golf.

Big Max Golf USA: Currently hiring sales representatives in regions throughout the United States as the company prepares to introduce the European trolleys to U.S. market.