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Ogio: Announces it is hiring embroidery specialists to support the company’s growth in the golf market. “Our decorated order business has more than quadrupled in a short period of time with our expansion into adrenaline-inspired golf apparel and performance personalized towels, ” said Tom Gocke, global vice president of Ogio.

Billy Casper Golf: Founder Billy Casper will sign copies of his autobiography, “The Big Three and Me”, during the Ryder Cup next week in Chicago. Casper, who recorded more Ryder Cup points in his career than any American, will sign in Chicago on Sept. 24 and in Huntley, Ill., on Sept. 29.

Eaton Corp.: Hires James Ledford as president for the company’s golf grip division. Ledford joins the Golf Pride team today, Monday, Sept. 17.

Eaton Corp.: Hires James Ledford as president for the company’s golf grip division. Ledford joins the Golf Pride team today, Monday, Sept. 17.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort (Destin, Fla.): Names Mark Hodgdon as general manager of the 2,400-acre resort.

Reynolds Plantation (Greensboro, Ga.): Reports on Roger Erickson, 68, acing The Landing’s No. 3 and No. 11 par-3 holes on Aug. 29.

Sun Mountain: Announces the addition of four sales representatives – Mike Connors (South Florida territory), Charley Carlson (Utah and New Mexico), Josh Lampley (Mississippi and Louisiana) and Kevin Neff (Colorado and Wyoming).

ClubSoft North America: Hires David Blair as part of the company’s IT group and names Carrie Seddon as director of client services.

Heritage Golf Group: Announces that Palmetto Hall Plantation Club in Hilton Head, S.C., has awarded an honorary membership to Captain Joe Caley U.S. Army (Ret) through its Wounded Warrior Project.

International Club Suppliers: Appoints Sherry Alvarez to be an inside sales associate.

Heritage Golf Group: Announces that Palmetto Hall Plantation Club in Hilton Head, S.C., has awarded an honorary membership to Captain Joe Caley U.S. Army (Ret) through its Wounded Warrior Project.

Asia Pacific Golf Group: To recognize Jack Nicklaus and Nicklaus Design with the Global Legacy Award at the 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit on Dec. 11 in Brunei.

Fourteen Golf: Hires Mark Vassalotti as an independent sales representative.

OB Sports Golf Management: Appoints Mathew Dunmyer as golf course superintendent at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, Calif.

Pellucid Corp.: Alan Fisher joins the company as an associate consultant and retail expert.

Rife Putters: Hires two sales representatives – Chris Armbruster (southern Ohio) and Scott Hinding (New England).

CordeValle (San Martin, Calif.): Names Nick Bailey as the new director of golf and promotes Ray Otis to head golf professional.

VCT: Timothy Hill joins the company as senior advisor, member experience for the Northeast Region.

Bionic: Recently hosted the four winners of its Get the Grip contest held earlier this summer. The four winners received round-trip airfare to and a two-night’s stay in Louisville, a round of golf each at Covered Bridge, and tours of Bionic’s headquarters and the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory.

Bionic: Recently hosted the four winners of its Get the Grip contest held earlier this summer. The four winners received round-trip airfare to and a two-night’s stay in Louisville, a round of golf each at Covered Bridge, and tours of Bionic’s headquarters and the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory.