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Casa de Campo / La Romana, Dominican Republic: Unveils a statue of course architect Pete Dye, who designed all 90 holes at the resort, during a ceremony last weekend. The 7-foot tall sculpture is located at the Teeth of The Dog golf course.

EyeLine Golf: Reports that instructors Dave Bolvin and Scotty Hofer have completed their 4 Putting Elements certification courses.

New Jersey Golf Foundation: Announces that Scott Kmiec, a former NJPGA executive director, and Brian Dobbie, the 2012 NJPGA Teacher of the Year, have been named to the NJGF board of directors.

New Jersey Golf Foundation: Announces that Scott Kmiec, a former NJPGA executive director, and Brian Dobbie, the 2012 NJPGA Teacher of the Year, have been named to the NJGF board of directors.

Mizuno Golf: Announces Josh Ray, Rob Cohen and Steve Gierer, from Antioch, Tenn., Framingham, Mass. and San Jose, Calif. respectively, as the newest members of the Team JPX roster of game improvement professionals.

KBS Golf Shafts: Hires Paul Steels to be a full-time representative for the KBS brand on the European Tour.

Omega: Signs Rory McIlroy to a multi-year endorsement agreement.

National Alliance for Accessible Golf: Announces the members of its 2013 advisory board, which serves as a complement to the Alliance’s governing board of directors.

Mizuno Golf: Announces Josh Ray, Rob Cohen and Steve Gierer, from Antioch, Tenn., Framingham, Mass. and San Jose, Calif. respectively, as the newest members of the Team JPX roster of game improvement professionals.

EyeLine Golf: Reports that instructors Brandi Jackson and Brian Jacobs have completed their 4 Putting Elements certification courses.

BogeyPro: Hires Terry Traynor to handle green grass sales for Alabama, Georgia and the Florida panhandle.

Black Knight International: Announces that GoodChime!, a digital platform for personal health engagement, will partner with Gary Player to support a Google Hangout on Thursday, April 11.

Black Knight International: Announces that GoodChime!, a digital platform for personal health engagement, will partner with Gary Player to support a Google Hangout on Thursday, April 11.

Global Golf Advisors: Hires George Pinches as a senior associate.

Affiniti Golf Partners: Appoints Jason LeBlanc as general manager for Waterfall Club, a planned community located in the Blue Ridge Mountains overlooking 2,800-acre Lake Burton in Clayton, Ga.

Buffalo Communications: Promotes Scott Leightman to public relations director and Glenn Gray to public relations manager.

Tetherow Golf Club / Bend, Ore.: Hires Davis Smith as the club’s new operations manager.

Volvik: Signs Erik Flores, a member of the Web.com Tour, to a two-year endorsement agreement. Flores plays the Volvik Vista 4-piece ball.

Gary Player Group: Reports that HSBC retained Gary Player to work with Brazilian amateur Rafael Becker in advance of this week’s Brasil Classic.

BogeyPro Golf: Reports on staff pro Chance Manning.