Guest Hosts Include Michael Murphy, Tina Mickelson, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Deepak Chopra, Fred Shoemaker and Dr. Joseph Parent
(CARMEL, CA, February 28, 2006.) The Shivas Irons Society, in cooperation with the Deepak Chopra Charitable Fund and the World Business Academy announced today the First Annual Golf in the Kingdom Tournament to be held May 25-27, 2006 at the recently renovated and historic Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. In addition to outstanding golf and world-class dining, the event will feature informative and educational clinics with outstanding presenters and celebrity guests.
This very special golf gathering, co-hosted by three organizations, all committed to transformation and human potential, promises to explore and demonstrate the linkage between mind and body in golf, in business and in life. Business practitioners, golfers, and anyone engaged in living life to its fullest will find this gathering exciting, inspirational and practical.
Detailed information and registration information can be found online at http://www.worldbusiness.org/golf2006/
Invited guest presenters include:
â?¢ Michael Murphy, co-founder and chairman of Esalen Institute and the author of Golf in the Kingdom as well as several other fiction and non-fiction books that explore evidence for extraordinary human capacities.
â?¢ Deepak Chopra, Founder and CEO of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, California and New York and best selling author including Golf for Enlightenment: the Seven Lessons for the Game of Life.
â?¢ Robert Trent Jones, Jr., world renown golf course architect and author of numerous books including Golf by Design: How to Lower Your Score by Reading Features of a Golf Course.
â?¢ Fred Shoemaker, outstanding golf coach, author of Extraordinary Golf: The Art of the Possible and Extraordinary Putting: Transforming the Whole Game and founder of Extraordinary Golf, a golf school based in Carmel, California.
â?¢ Tina Mickelson, PGA Class "A" member, respected teaching professional, Golf Channel commentator and, of course, big sister to premier touring pro Phil.
â?¢ Dr. Joseph Parent, author of the best selling, Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game, PGA Tour Instructor, and Corporate Speaker. Dr Parent was recently ranked by Golf Digest magazine as one of the Top Ten Mental Game Coaches in all of golf.
Among the featured activities will be:
â?¢ A morning course walk on the Ojai Valley Inn Golf Course with golf pro, Fred Shoemakerâ?¦ no clubs necessary, but be prepared for an informative journey of discoveryâ?¦ this is not just a walk in the park.
â?¢ Golf: More than Just a Game — A clinic led by Deepak Chopra, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Fred Shoemaker, Tina Mickelson
â?¢ The Zen of Putting — Dr. Joseph Parent
â?¢ Gala Dinner and Live Charity Auction — Many great items on the block.
â?¢ "Golf in the Kingdom" Tourney — A chance to put your learning to to the test on a renowned golf course.
â?¢ Outdoor Barbecue and Awards Ceremony — Prizes in several categories
â?¢ Midnight on the 16th Hole: Dancing in the Dark — Michael Murphy hosts a late night extravaganza that will be a true celebration of the spirit of Shivas Irons
â?¢ Bonus Celebrity Golf — An opportunity to play several holes with each of our guest presenters.
Net proceeds from this event will benefit the following organizations:
â?¢ The Deepak Chopra Charitable Fund supports organizations whose purpose is charitable, scientific, literary, educational and focused on peace consciousness.
â?¢ The World Business Academy, a non-profit with a mission to provide educational forums to the business community and promote social responsibility in business.
â?¢ The Shivas Irons Society, a non-profit with a mission to promote golf as a vehicle for social and personal transformation.
Contact:
Brett Sechrest
805-640-3713
brett@worldbusiness.org
