Orlando, Fla., (January 13, 2006) – After two successful years Golfweek, golf’s news leader and award-winning journal of competitive golf, is bringing Golfest Orlando back to Orange County National on January 21-22, 2006 with Edwin Watts as official retailer and celebrity appearances including Skip Kendall, David Leadbetter, Dr. Robert Winters, Dave Mobley, Peter Johncke and Suzy Whaley.
At Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando — the largest outdoor consumer golf festival event and demo day in the United States — consumers will be able to try and buy the latest and greatest golf equipment while enjoying clinics, golf entertainment and contests. New this year, Golfest Orlando is the first-ever consumer component to the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show, as an official partner for the Ultimate Golf Week.
"Golfweek is excited about the addition of Golfest Orlando as an official event of the PGA Merchandise Show week," said Golfweek’s Communications Director Al Snow. "We are looking forward to working with The PGA of America and Reed Exhibitions on bringing together golf equipment manufacturers, PGA of America Professionals, industry leaders and golf consumers for what will be the ‘Ultimate Golf Week!’"
Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando, provides ample activities to keep both golfers and their families entertained, including:
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health and wellness organizations
"Over the years Golfest Orlando has seen great success and this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever," said Publisher Jim Nugent. "Guests will see exciting new entertainment, sponsors and as always the best in golf equipment."
The main stage schedule for Golfest Orlando is:
Saturday January 21, 2006
10:00 a.m. Peter Johncke, Trick Shot Master
11:00 a.m. Skip Kendall, PGA Tour Player
12:00 noon David Mobley, 2004 RE/MAX World Long Drive Champion
1:00 p.m. Suzy Whaley, PGA TOUR Event Qualifier, TV Commentator
2:00 p.m. David Leadbetter, World Famous Golf Instructor
3:00 p.m. Dr. Robert Winters, Sports Psychologist, Author and
Professional Speaker
4:00 p.m. Brad Denton, Golf Entertainer
Sunday January 22, 2006
10:00 a.m. Skip Kendall, PGA Tour Player
11:00 a.m Suzy Whaley, PGA TOUR Event Qualifier, TV Commentator
12:00 noon Dr. Robert Winters, Sports Psychologist, Author and
Professional Speaker
1:00 p.m. Peter Johncke, Trick Shot Master
2:00 p.m. David Leadbetter, World Famous Golf Instructor
3:00 p.m. Brad Denton, Golf Entertainer
4:00 p.m. Suzy Whaley, PGA TOUR Event Qualifier, TV Commentator
Advance tickets are $10 at www.golfest.com and at all Edwin Watts 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. The Ultimate Golfest Getaway can be booked by calling 800-514-5249.
Golfest Orlando is sponsored by: Chrysler, the Orlando Sentinel, ESPN Florida, Edwin Watts Golf Shops, Gentleman Jack, Florida Hospital, Golfpac, Macs Putting Systems and Golf407.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 Florida’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, Golf Life Orlando, TurfNet Monthly, Fish & Fly, 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
