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OB Sports Golf Management: Chief Operating Officer and principal Phil Green was inducted into the Southwest Section PGA Hall of Fame on Jan. 11.

Mizuno: Announces a multiyear endorsement contract extension with Stacy Lewis, the LPGA Rolex Player of the Year and world No. 3.

MVP Sport: Signs noted instructor David Leadbetter to endorse MVP Sport’s innovative line of training aids, and to co-develop the David Leadbetter signature series of training aids. MVP will showcase its 2013 product line at the show.

Back9Network: Announces three-time major champion Padraig Harrington as its newest player ambassador and Cheyenne Woods as a special correspondent whose responsibilities will include coverage of all four majors – Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship and PGA Championship.

Mizuno: Re-signs Luke Donald to a multiyear agreement to play the brand’s equipment.

Ping: Signs Stan Utley, a noted short-game instructor and author, to represent the company in various capacities, beginning with an appearance in Ping’s exclusive custom-fitting area at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show.

Back9Network: Announces three-time major champion Padraig Harrington as its newest player ambassador and Cheyenne Woods as a special correspondent whose responsibilities will include coverage of all four majors – Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship and PGA Championship.

Cross Golf USA: Reports on company president Diana McCarty and her experience within the golf industry.

GolfTEC: Vice president of instruction and education Andy Hilts addresses PGA professionals at the PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit being held through today in Orlando, Fla.

Island Hills Golf Club / Centreville, Mich.: Names Andy Mears as president and COO of the daily fee course.

Old Palm Golf Club / Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.: Reports on member Louis Oosthuizen’s win at the European Tour’s Volvo Golf Champions.

Aerotech Golf: Company president Chris Hilleary to be a featured speaker during the PGA Merchandise Show’s “Future of Iron Shafts” seminar on Jan. 24.

Bobby Jones: Hires Andy Bell as the company’s new president. Also, the company has promoted Mari Harkins to vice president, merchandising and planning, and Carol O’Grady to vice president, sales operations.

Exsite Golf: Signs PGA Tour Rookie of the Year John Huh and Azahara Munoz to endorsement agreements to use its Original Tour Towel in 2013.

Boccieri Golf: Announces that instructor Rick Smith has become an endorser of the new Secret Grip, which allows players to back-weight their clubs for improved consistency, control and distance.

World Golf Foundation: Names Mike Whan, commissioner of the LPGA, as chairman of the World Golf Foundation’s Board of Directors for 2013. Whan succeeds Mike Davis, the executive director of the U.S. Golf Association.

PGA Golf Exhibitions: Names Marc Simon as event director, overseeing the U.S. PGA Merchandise Show. Simon was previously PGA Golf Exhibitions group sales director and has been a member of the PGA Show management team since 1998.

Mobiplex: Appoints Jeff Ritter to its advisory board that guides the development of the SwingTip wireless golf swing analysis technology. Ritter will demonstrate the SwingTip at the PGA Merchandise Show.

Island Hills Golf Club / Centreville, Mich.: Names Andy Mears as president and COO of the daily fee course.