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Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals: Certifies Dr. Tony Wright of Oak Ridge, Tenn., to a AGCP Level 10 clubfitter.

Billy Casper Golf: Names Kellie Pleas as the new general manager for Puakea Golf Course, which she opened as director of golf in 1997.

Ohio Turfgrass Foundation: Announces the winners of the 2011 Professional of the Year and Professional Excellence Awards and recipients of OTF Scholarships.

Arizona State University Karsten Learning Center: Hires Scott Watkins, a PGA Professional and Arizona’s 11th-ranked instructor according to Golf Digest’s 2011/2012 The Best Teachers in Your State rankings, for its instructional staff.

Tijeras Creek Golf Club: Teaching professional Michelle Dubé has attained LPGA Master Professional designation.

Tijeras Creek Golf Club: Teaching professional Michelle Dubé has attained LPGA Master Professional designation.

Middle Atlantic PGA: Elects its new officers, including president John Malinowski of Montgomery Country Club and vice president John Madden of River Bend Golf and Country Club.

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Eaton Corp.: Appoints Peter Gilbert as director of global research and development for its Golf Grip Division.

Eaton Corp.: Appoints Peter Gilbert as director of global research and development for its Golf Grip Division.

VCT Corp.: Hires Lisa Smedberg as vice president of client solutions.

Gary Player Invitational: Host Gary Player is praised by a South Africa Sports and Recreation official, who was speaking on behalf of minister Fikile Mbalula. “His message is that you are doing a wonderful job and have done this country proud. I know you feel you owe South Africa much, but the Minister feels South Africa owes you so much for putting us on a different pedestal,” the representative said of Player.

Dynamic Brands: Hires Mark Morrissey (Iowa, Nebraska) and Mark Whritner (Southern California) as sales representatives.

Legendary Marketing: President and CEO Andrew Wood is scheduled to speak at the 2011 Golf Business Canada Conference and Trade Show on Nov. 18.

Legendary Marketing: President and CEO Andrew Wood is scheduled to speak at the 2011 Golf Business Canada Conference and Trade Show on Nov. 18.

Golf Business Network: Forms a member advisory board for its Instructor Division. The members for 2012 include Mike Adams (Hamilton Farm Golf Club), Todd Anderson (Sea Island Learning Center), Steve Atherton (GolfTEC), Mike Bender (Mike Bender Golf Academy), Henry Brunton (Henry Brunton Golf), Jeff Ritter (ASU Karsten Golf Club), David Phillips (Titleist Performance Institute), Trillium Sellers (Chevy Chase Country Club), Laird Small (Pebble Beach Golf Academy), Deb Vangellow (Sweetwater Country Club).

Keiser University: Executive director of golf operations Eric Wilson, Ph.D., is named recipient of the Conrad Rehling Award for his contributions to the growth of Special Olympics Golf.

Northern California PGA: Announces the 18 recipients of its 2011 Annual Section Awards, which are given to PGA professionals and industry leaders who have excelled in the game and business of golf.