Orlando, Fla., (November 14, 2005) – Golfweek, golf’s news leader and award-winning journal of competitive golf, is bringing Golfest Scottsdale to WestWorld on December 10-11, 2005, with Van’s Golf Shops as official retailer and celebrity appearances including David Leadbetter, Ted Purdy, Katherine Roberts, Peter Johncke and Suzy Whaley.
At Golfest Scottsdale–the Southwest’s largest outdoor golf lifestyle event and demo day–consumers will be able to try and buy the latest and greatest golf equipment while enjoying clinics, golf entertainment and contests.
Coming off two successful years of Golfest Orlando, with nine additional Golfests planned for 2006, Golfweek continues to lead the golf industry in unique activity-filled golf festivals highly anticipated by leading golf manufacturers and consumers alike.
"With demos, free clinics, entertainment and a women’s and juniors pavilion Golfest Scottsdale is sure to provide a fun-filled day for the entire family," said Publisher Jim Nugent. "Our goal is to provide Arizona golfers a one-stop-shop and we knew Scottsdale would be the perfect location. After all it’s the most popular golf destination in the Southwest."
Golfweek’s Golfest Scottsdale, sponsored by The Arizona Republic and XTRA Sports 910 AM, is a unique event to the Scottsdale area providing ample activities to keep both golfers and their families entertained, including:
"If you love golf or even if you’re just thinking about taking up the game, you won’t want to miss Golfest," said Armand Cimaroli, director of events. "The location of WestWorld could not be more convenient, and you can’t pick a place more beautiful than Arizona to hold an outdoor event. Are there any other states with over 300 days of sunshine a year?"
Advance tickets are $10 at www.golfest.com and at all Van’s Golf Shops, tickets at the gate are $15. Children 16 and under are FREE. Paid admission includes entry into the festival, unlimited range balls to sample the latest golf equipment, plus hundreds of dollars of discounts and coupons from exhibitors and sponsors. For more information, visit www.golfest.com, call (877)805-4653 or e-mail lstamper@golfweek.com.
If you’re interested in being a Golfest partner, Golfweek magazine has exhibit space, sponsorships and hospitality packages available for companies ready to market their products or services to thousands of Arizona’s golf consumers. For sponsorship, exhibitor and hospitality information, please contact Cherry Masih at 407-563-7024 or e-mail cmasih@golfweek.com.
Golfweek’s Golfest began in 2003 and has grown to become the largest outdoor consumer golf festival in the United States. Today, Golfest Orlando is the first ever consumer element to the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show, as an official partner for the Ultimate Golf Week. In addition, in 2006 Golfweek will take the show on the road and Golfest will be in 10 metro markets through out the United States.
Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the journal of record for competitive golf. It delivers the most complete news and information about the game, the people and the industry, to golf’s most important audience. Golfweek is a part of The Golfweek Group, which also includes Golfweek’s SuperNEWS, TurfNet Monthly, TurfNet.com, GolfweekBusiness.com and Golfweek.com. The Golfweek Group is owned by Turnstile Publishing Co., which is headquartered in Orlando, Fla.
Contact:
Al Snow, Communications Director
(407)563-7023
asnow@golfweek.com
Amy Bunn, Marketing Manager
(407)563-7016
abunn@golfweek.com
