SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – The International Network of Golf (ING) has selected National Golf Club and Whispering Pines Country Club to co-host its annual spring conference, which takes place May 21-25.
ING has become the industry’s premier networking organization by uniting equipment manufacturers, industry professionals and media with the goal of furthering the game.
"It is a feather in our cap to be co-hosting this distinguished group. Some of the top manufacturers in the business will be here to demo their products on our ranges," said Tom Parsons, National’s director of golf. "And, the conference attracts people nationwide who will be visiting the Sandhills for the first time. It’s great exposure for the club and the area."
ING is based in Orlando, Fla., and has held a spring conference for 16 years. This year marks the fourth visit to the Sandhills, with president Mike Jamison pleased to be returning.
"The Pinehurst area in general has more tradition and golf history than any other area in the country, so it’s always a thrill when ING returns for a conference," he said. "The previous three have been very successful and we have no reason to believe this will be any different."
Conference activities include: six educational workshops, an in-depth equipment demo session, one-on-one appointment show, golf apparel fashion show, and a media awards banquet. There will also be golf functions, including a qualifier for the International Pairs World Finals.
ING expects attendance of more than 250 people, including representatives from these companies and organizations: Callaway Golf, Etonic, Golf Digest, GolfOrlando, Nike, Paragon Group, Pub Links Magazine, TaylorMade-adidas Golf, Tour Edge, Vulcan Golf and the USGA.
The deal to attract ING to the Sandhills was a joint effort between National Golf Club, Whispering Pines Country Club and the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area CVB.
"We are honored to be hosting ING. It is exciting to have industry leaders visiting National," said Vickie Fletcher, National’s club sales manager. "We want them to experience our club first-hand and all the quality we to offer – our community, dining and conference facilities."
Mike Jamison of ING agreed: "National Golf Club is one of the most beautiful properties in the area, so attendees will have a special feeling when they arrive. I know we’re in for a treat."
For information about the conference, visit www.inggolf.com or call (407) 328-0500.
Contact:
Craig Distl
(704) 377-8622
