(Grand Rapids, Mich.) One lucky golfer at the 18th annual West Michigan Golf Show– to be held Feb. 10-12 in downtown Grand Rapids– may walk away with $25,000 in casino chips, thanks to the Show’s newest sponsor—Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos. For years, one of the top attractions at the Show has been the Par-3 Challenge where patrons purchase shots at an indoor fully landscaped golf hole with event proceeds going to a local charity. This year, the Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos Par-3 Challenge will again invite patrons to test their skill with the hopes of one finalist on Sunday will make an ace and earn $25,000 in casino chips.
"Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos is very pleased to sponsor the Par-3 Challenge at the 2006 West Michigan Golf Show," said Michael Michaud, Marketing Director. "As one of the most popular features of the Show, the Par-3 Challenge will help to showcase our gaming property while also raising charity support for Big Brothers/Big Sisters."
Show Manager Carolyn Alt echoed Michaud’s enthusiasm on this news. "We’re excited about Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos stepping forward and partnering with us on the Par-3 Challenge. It’s a win-win-win equation for the Resort, the Golf Show and local charity."
Produced by ShowSpan Inc., the Golf Show is also sponsored in part by Lake Express, The Kingsley Club, Golf Association of Michigan, and Crystal Mountain Resort. Headliners include The Kingsley Club’s Gary Wiren, Golf Digest’s 12th ranked teacher in the U.S.; two-time The Big Break contestant Bart Lower; and Brad Dean, Crystal Mountain’s award-winning golf instructor.
Hours for the Show are 4:00 pm-9:00 pm, Friday; 10:00 am-7:00 pm, Saturday, and 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday. Tickets are $8.50 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-14, and children 5 and under are free. Tickets will be available at the door as well as online at
www.westmichigangolfshow.com. For more information, call 1-800-328-6550.
Contact:
Carolyn Peticolas Alt
ShowSpan
616-447-2860
Terry Moore
616-247-1931
tmoore@usxc.net
