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International Network of Golf: Paula Creamer will be the guest speaker at the 20th ING Industry Honors presentation press conference on Jan. 25 at the PGA Merchandise Show.

Volvik: Signs Victoria Elizabeth to a two-year endorsement agreement to play the brand’s golf balls.

U.S. Kids Golf: Appoints John Bryan, former vice president of sales, to vice president of the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation’s Play and Learn Division, while Eric Meracle is hired as vice president of product sales.

Club Foundation: Announces the recipients of the 2013 Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarships – Amy Shaftel, Seattle Yacht Club, Seattle, Wash.; Shelly Inman, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie, Wash.; James Bond, Diamond Oaks Country Club, Ft. Worth, Texas; Nicki McLaughlin, Porters Neck Country Club, Inc., Wilmington, N.C.; and Peter Gesuale, Yellowstone County Club, Billings, Mont.

Adams Golf: Signs Robert Garrigus to an endorsement agreement. Garrigus will represent the brand by featuring the Adams Golf logo on his bag and headwear, while carrying the new Super 5 hybrid.

TGA Premier Junior Golf: Honors four franchise owners at its annual national conference, which was held in December in Dallas. The company Troy Lewis (TGA of west Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas), Dave Robinson (TGA of Macomb and Gross Pointe, Mich.; east Oakland County, Mich.) and Jason Haynes (TGA of Collin County, Texas) and Paul Maskill (TGA of west Wake County, N.C.).

Nike Golf: Signs world No. 1 Rory McIlroy to a multiyear agreement to represent the brand in clubs, ball, footwear, glove, apparel, headwear and accessories. McIlroy will make his debut as a Nike tour staffer at this week’s European Tour Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

KZG: Announces its 2013 World’s Top 100 ClubFitters, which features clubfitters from 20 countries, including 38 from the United Kingdom and Europe, 38 from the United States and 13 from Canada.

Nike Golf: Signs world No. 1 Rory McIlroy to a multiyear agreement to represent the brand in clubs, ball, footwear, glove, apparel, headwear and accessories. McIlroy will make his debut as a Nike tour staffer at this week’s European Tour Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

PerryGolf: Co-founder and president Gordon Dalgleish is named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s top travel specialists for 2012. This is his seventh consecutive award since 2006, and is the only specialist awarded for golf travel.

Cobra Puma Golf: Signs Jesper Parnevik to an endorsement agreement to play Cobra equipment and Puma apparel, debuting on Jan. 17 at the Humana Challenge. Parnevik will also make an appearance for the brand at the PGA Merchandise Show’s Demo Day.

Massachusetts Golf Association: Honors Andrew J. Blau with its Volunteer of the Year award at the association’s annual Salute to Champions dinner. … Oakley: Signs Bubba Watson to an endosrement deal to wear the brand’s performance golf apparel.

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PerryGolf: Co-founder and president Gordon Dalgleish is named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s top travel specialists for 2012. This is his seventh consecutive award since 2006, and is the only specialist awarded for golf travel.

The Antigua Group: Announces its Tour Team for the 2013 season, and includes LPGA Player of the Year Stacy Lewis.

Morton Golf: Hires Heather Hadley as the women’s apparel buyer for Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop, along with three other golf properties.

Fletcher Leisure Group: Names Brian Lohman as its vice president of sales for Tommy Hilfiger Golf and AUR Golf.

Full Turn Direct: Announces the formation of its Pro Staff Advisory Board, which consists of Greg Lecker (director of golf, Sawgrass Country Club), Nick Wolfe (director of golf, Waynesborough Country Club), Dow Finsterwald Jr. (director of golf, Colonial Country Club), Shim LaGoy (director of golf, Orinda Country Club) Nick Papadakes (head golf professional, Old Elm Club), and Matt Hall (director of golf, The Turtle Bay Resort).

Morton Golf: Hires Heather Hadley as the women’s apparel buyer for Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop, along with three other golf properties.