A portion of the proceeds to benefit Florida Children’s Hospital
Orlando, Fla., (December 22, 2006) – Golfweek, golf’s news leader and award-winning journal of competitive golf, is bringing Golfest Orlando, presented by Chrysler Jeep and Winn Grips, back to Orange County National on January 20-21, 2007. As an official event of the PGA Merchandise Show, Golfest Orlando serves as the only consumer component of the world’s largest golf industry trade show.
At Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando — the largest outdoor consumer golf festival and 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.
"This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever with an expanded Fun Zone," said Armand Cimaroli, director of events. "Guests will see exciting new entertainment, sponsors and as always the best in golf equipment."
Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando, provides ample activities to keep both golfers and their families entertained, with celebrity appearances and entertainment on the Merrill Lynch Main Stage including David Leadbetter; Katherine Roberts; Cobra Long Drive team member, Mike Moulton; Dennis Walters, Peter Johncke, Suzy Whaley and more.
Golfest Orlando will also include:
â?¢ Edwin Watts Golf merchandise tent
â?¢ Unlimited practice balls to demo major equipment brands
â?¢ Custom club fitting appointments
â?¢ All shows & clinics on the Merrill Lynch Main Stage
â?¢ Health Screenings at the Florida Hospital Wellness Tent
â?¢ The Gentlemen Jack Short Game & Putting Challenges
â?¢ The ability to test drive the latest Chrysler vehicles
â?¢ Hourly prize drawings
â?¢ Embarq Fun Zone Games
â?¢ Junior Par 3 Tournament
Tickets are $10 and are available at www.golfest.com, all Central Florida Edwin Watts Golf locations and at the gate. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Florida Children’s Hospital. Children 16 and under are FREE. Paid admission includes all shows and entertainment, a free sleeve of golf balls (while supplies last), one free club regriping by Winn Grips (no putters) and a $10 Edwin Watts Golf Gift Card (one per adult, while supplies last). Hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.golfest.com, call (877)805-4653 or e-mail lstamper@golfweek.com.
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 Florida’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 an official partner of the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show.
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. Turnstile Publishing Company publishes Golfweek, as well as is a part of Golfweek’s SuperNEWS, TurfNet Monthly, Golf Life Orlando, FISH & FLY, Art Calendar, 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.
The 2007 PGA Merchandise Show annually attracts more than 43,000 international golf industry professionals to preview and test merchandise from more than 1,250 golf manufacturers, learn valuable retailing methods and share successful player development programs to foster the continued growth of the game. PGA Professionals, media and invited buyers kickoff the annual gathering with a Demo Day at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge on Jan. 24, 2007, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. Exhibition, education and player development programs at the 54th PGA Merchandise Show take place Jan. 25-27, 2007, from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The PGA Merchandise Show is a trade industry-only event. PGA Professionals and golf retailers can learn more about the 2007 PGA Show and also register at www.pgashow.com.
Contact:
Al Snow, Marketing Director
(407)563-7023, asnow@golfweek.com
Amy Bunn, Marketing Manager
(407)563-7016, abunn@golfweek.com
