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International Network of Golf: Announces that television personality Mitch Laurance will serve as emcee for the 23rd ING Spring Conference, May 19-23 in Orlando, Fla.

Swing Jacket: Names Dave Bisbee as director of instruction.

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The First Tee: Announces that Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam will attendees of its 2013 Network Meeting, Feb. 28-March 2 in Nashville, Tenn.

Dunning Golf: Tour staffer Kevin Foley won the Web.com Tour’s season-opening Panama Claro Championship.

PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Recognizes Mark Beran, the head PGA professional at Woodholme Country Club in Pikesville, Md., with its 2013 Bill Strausbaugh Award.

Callaway Golf: Announces the 10 members of its X Hot long drive team. The 10 long drive professionals are Jeff Farley, of Laguna Beach, Calif.; Josh Crews, of Willis, Texas; Mike Dobbyn, of Dallas, Texas; Aaron Mansfield, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Bobby Bradley, of West Palm, Fla.; Kevin Bullard, of Atlanta, Ga.; William Hinson, of Blythewood, S.C.; Ben Tua’one, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Carl Wolter, of Lehighton, Pa.; and Andrew Frakes, of Omaha, Neb.

Pursell Farms / Sylacauga, Ala.: Hires Andrea Griffith as its executive chef.

IMG Media: Announces Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam as an ambassador for its Golf World, a diverse media platform, that covers TV, web, mobile and in-flight.

Rick Smith/Jason Guss Golf Academy at Treetops Resort: Jason Guss, director of golf performance at the academy, is selected to be part of an advisory committee on equipment analysis for Golf Digest’s “Hot List” issue.

Rick Smith/Jason Guss Golf Academy at Treetops Resort: Jason Guss, director of golf performance at the academy, is selected to be part of an advisory committee on equipment analysis for Golf Digest’s “Hot List” issue.

PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Selects Mereidth Loosse, the PGA/LPGA director of the Robins Junior Program at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, Va., as the Middle Atlantic PGA’s 2013 Junior Golf Leader.

International Network of Golf: Fills four vacancies on its advisory board. A recent vote by ING membership elected Dave Cordero, public relations manager, TaylorMade-Adidas Golf; Holly Geoghegan, president, Golf Marketing Services; Mike Kern, golf writer, Philadelphia Daily News; and Cody Law, executive director of Golf Mesquite Nevada.

Affiniti Golf Partners: Names Dennis Mallon as general manager for Dutchess Golf Club in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Selects Mereidth Loosse, the PGA/LPGA director of the Robins Junior Program at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, Va., as the Middle Atlantic PGA’s 2013 Junior Golf Leader.

Scooter Pines Holdings: Bogey book series mascot will make an appearance at the Motor City Golf and Travel Show, Feb. 15-17 in Detroit, Mich., and Carolinas PGA Merchandise Show, Feb. 17-20 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Selects Scott Bavaro, a Nike Golf sales representative, as the section’s 2013 Salesperson of the Year.

NBC Sports Group: Names Lou Koskovolis, sales for NBC Sports Group’s Golf Media, which includes Golf Channel, Golf Channel on NBC, and a portfolio of golf-related digital platforms and events.

PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Honors Ray Taranto, founder of Eastern Shore Golf Magazine, with its 2013 Earle Hellen Sports Media Award.

Scooter Pines Holdings: Bogey book series mascot will make an appearance at the Motor City Golf and Travel Show, Feb. 15-17 in Detroit, Mich., and Carolinas PGA Merchandise Show, Feb. 17-20 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

NBC Sports Group: Names Lou Koskovolis, sales for NBC Sports Group’s Golf Media, which includes Golf Channel, Golf Channel on NBC, and a portfolio of golf-related digital platforms and events.