Orlando, Fla., (May 15, 2006) – Golfweek, golf’s news leader and award-winning journal of competitive golf, is bringing Golfest San Diego to Del Mar Golf Center on May 20-21, 2006, with celebrity appearances including Dean Reinmuth, Peter Johncke, Suzy Whaley and Bob Bellesi.
At Golfest San Diego—Southern California’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 three successful years of Golfest Orlando, with five successful Golfests throughout the United States and two additional Golfests planned following Golfest San Diego, 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 and ample entertainment Golfest San Diego is sure to provide a fun-filled day for the entire family," said Armand Cimaroli, director of events. "If you love golf or even if you’re just thinking about taking up the game, this is an event you won’t want to miss."
Golfweek’s Golfest San Diego is a unique event to the San Diego area providing ample activities to keep both golfers and their families entertained, including:
Golfest San Diego will include:
â?¢ The GolfMart merchandise tent
â?¢ Complimentary club regripping provided by Winn Grips (1 per person, no putters)
â?¢ Award-winning Accu-Length, the only expandable Junior golf clubs
â?¢ Outdoor demos with the latest and greatest equipment from major golf equipment companies
â?¢ A coupon for a free bucket of range balls at Del Mar Golf Center (1 per person)
â?¢ Free golf balls for each attendee, while supplies last
â?¢ Free miniature golf for attendees
â?¢ Player appearances and shows on the main stage including Dean Reinmuth, renowned golf instructor and developer of the "Swing Shaping System," Bob Bellesi, Director of Instruction at Del Mar Golf Center and Peter Johncke, Trick Shot Master, who recently returned from a show in Greece and a show at the request of the Russian Golf Federation
â?¢ Clinics with PGA Professional Suzy Whaley, the first woman to qualify for a PGA Tour event
â?¢ Putt for a chance to win $10,000
â?¢ Long drive demonstrations
â?¢ Exhibit areas featuring resorts, golf communities, instructional aids, golf accessories, health and wellness organizations
â?¢ Hourly drawings for prizes
â?¢ FREE golf clinics for all skill levels
â?¢ Opportunities to sample products
â?¢ Interactive games & contests
The main stage schedule for Golfest San Diego is:
Saturday May 20, 2006
10:00 a.m. Peter Johncke, Trick Shot Master
12:00 noon Dean Reinmuth renowned golf instructor and developer
of the "Swing Shaping System"
1:00 p.m. Suzy Whaley, PGA TOUR Event Qualifier, TV Commentator
2:00 p.m. Brad Denton, Golf Entertainer
3:00 p.m. Bob Bellesi, Director of Instruction at Del Mar Golf Center
Sunday May 21, 2006
10:00 a.m. Peter Johncke, Trick Shot Master
12:00 noon Dean Reinmuth renowned golf instructor and developer
of the "Swing Shaping System"
1:00 p.m. Suzy Whaley, PGA TOUR Event Qualifier, TV Commentator
2:00 p.m. Brad Denton, Golf Entertainer
3:00 p.m. Bob Bellesi, Director of Instruction at Del Mar Golf Center
Advance tickets are $10 at www.golfest.com and at all GolfMart locations, 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, parking, 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.
Golfweek’s Golfest San Diego is sponsored by The GolfMart, Golfnow.com, KOGO and KLSD.
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 California’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, Golf Life Orlando, FISH & FLY, TurfNet.com, Golfweek.com and golf’s first online television network, GolfweekTV.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
