Golfweek’s Golfest Long Island is an Official Event, June 24 – 25, 2006
Orlando, Fla., (June 15, 2006) -Golfweek’s Golfest Long Island, June 24-25, an official event of the Commerce Back Championship, has finalized the program and celebrity performances will include: Brain Nash, Dennis Walters, Peter Johncke and Suzy Whaley
As part of this year’s fan-friendly enhancements, admission to Golfest Long Island will be included as part of admission into the Championship on June 24-25. Daily tickets for the Commerce Bank Championship are available for $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. Tickets are also available by calling 516-674-GOLF.
The weeklong Commerce Bank Championship, the only Champions Tour event in New York, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Many of the greatest golfers to ever play the game have competed in the tournament. These include: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Raymond Floyd, Craig Stadler and Hale Irwin among others. Since 1987, the tournament has donated more than $4 million to Long Island charities. For more information on the Commerce Bank Championship visit www.commercebankchampionship.com
At Golfweek’s Golfest Long Island — the largest consumer golf festival event and outdoor 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.
Golfweek’s Golfest Long Island, sponsored by Golfsmith, Moes Southwest Grill, JetBlue Airways, Newsday.com, KJOY 98.3 and MACS Custom Putting Systems, provides ample activities to keep both golfers and their families entertained, including:
â?¢ Golfsmith merchandise tent
â?¢ Champions Tour pros signing autographs at the Adams Golf tent
â?¢ Watch the Junior Skills Challenge Final on Saturday, June 24th
â?¢ Outdoor demos with the latest and greatest equipment from major golf equipment companies
â?¢ Free golf balls for each attendee, while supplies last
â?¢ Player appearances and shows on the main stage including Dennis Walters from the highly acclaimed Dennis Walters Golf Show, Brian Nash, member of the Cobra Long Drivers Team and Peter Johncke, Trick Shot Master Clinics with PGA Professional Suzy Whaley, the first woman to qualify for a PGA Tour event and some of the Commerce Bank Championship’s Champions Tour professionals.
â?¢ $1 Million hole in one challenge
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
Schedule for the KJOY Main Stage:
Saturday, June 24
9:00 – Suzy Whaley, PGA Tour Qualifier, TV Commentator
10:00 – Brad Denton, Golf Entertainer
12:00 – Salisbury Golf & Teaching Center Staff
**12:30 on Putting Green – Suzy Whaley: Ladies Putting Clinic
1:00 – Brian Nash, member Cobra Long Drivers Team
2:00 – Dennis Walters, Ambassador of Human Inspiration
**2:30 at Short Game Area – Junior Skills Challenge
3:00 – Suzy Whaley, PGA Tour Qualifier, TV Commentator
4:00 – Peter Johncke, Trick Shot Master
**4:00 at Side Stage-Champions Tour Pro, Vicente Fernandez will do a Junior Golf Clinic in Spanish
Sunday, June 25
9:00 – Brian Nash, member Cobra Long Drivers Team
10:00 – Suzy Whaley, PGA Tour Qualifier, TV Commentator
11:00 – Salisbury Golf & Teaching Center Staff
12:00 – Dennis Walters, Ambassador of Human Inspiration
1:00 – Suzy Whaley, PGA Tour Qualifier, TV Commentator
**1:30 at Short Game Area- Salisbury Golf & Teaching Center Staff
2:00 – Peter Johncke, Trick Shot Master
**2:30 on Putting Green – Suzy Whaley: Junior Putting Clinic
3:00 – Brad Denton, Golf Entertainer
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 New York’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. This year, Golfest Orlando was the first ever consumer element to the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show, as an official partner for the Ultimate Golf Week. In 2006 Golfweek will take the show on the road and Golfest will be in 11 metro markets throughout 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.
About Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank, "America’s Most Convenient Bank," is a leading retailer of financial services with nearly 400 convenient stores in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Virginia and southeast Florida. Commerce plans to build 65+ new stores and create 1,800 career opportunities in 2006. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., Commerce Bancorp (NYSE: CBH) has more than $38 billion in assets and, in 2005, achieved a 27% increase in core deposits, a 34% increase in net loans and total asset growth of 26%. For more information about Commerce, please visit the company’s interactive financial resource center at commerceonline.com.
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Al Snow, Communications Director
(407)563-7023
asnow@golfweek.com
Amy Bunn, Marketing Manager
(407)563-7016
abunn@golfweek.com
