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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.

Club Managers Association of America: Announces its 2013 officers and board of directors. Elected are Richard H. Bayliss Jr. (president), Damon J. DiOrio (vice president) and Tony D’Errico (secretary-treasurer).

Perfect Fit at Raven Golf Club: Director of clubfitting Al Murdock is the 2012 Ping Regional Club Fitter of the Year in Arizona.

The Golf Center at Lyman Orchards / Middlefield, Conn.: Director of instruction Kevin Cloud named a Top 50 Kids Teacher by U.S. Kids Golf.

PGA of America / New Jersey Section: Longtime executive director Scott Kmiec to become senior director, PGA Foundation, at The PGA of America’s corporate headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Succeeding Kmiec as executive director is Chris Bauer of Manalapan, N.J., who most recently served as the Section’s director of operations.

Michigan Golf Hall of Fame: Announces Tom Doak, Steve Brady and Fritz Balmer as its 2013 Class that will be inducted on May 19.

The Golf Center at Lyman Orchards / Middlefield, Conn.: Director of instruction Kevin Cloud named a Top 50 Kids Teacher by U.S. Kids Golf.

Cleveland Golf/Srixon: Names Scott Carlyle as vice president of business development.

Nike Golf: Announces the re-signing of David Duval as a tour staffer. Duval, who played Nike equipment during his 2001 Open Championship win, made his return with Nike at last week’s AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

PGA of America / Middle Atlantic Section: Announces its 2013 Merchandisers of the Year: David Dorn (Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md. / Private Category), Jeff Rosenberg (Little Bennett Golf Course in Clarksburg, Md. / Public Category) and Joseph R. Burbee (Bay Creek Resort and Club in Cape Charles, Va. / Resort Category).

Affiniti Golf Partners: Names Brad Parker as general manager for Patriot Point Links in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

FitGolf Performance Centers: Hires Vanessa Dugandzic to its national staff. Dugandzic handle all administrative roles at the company’s national office in Conshohocken, Pa.

Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott: Certified instructor Justin Blazer of Orlando, Fla., was recognized as one of U.S. Kids Golf’s Top 50 Kids Teachers for 2012.

Cleveland Golf/Srixon: Names Scott Carlyle as vice president of business development.

National Golf Course Owners Association: Honors Hall of Fame golfer Billy Casper with its Award of Merit, recognizing him for his long-term and significant contributions to golf.