(Grand Rapids, Mich) Two-time Michigan PGA Teacher of the Year Dave Kendall will be one of the headliners at the 19th annual West Michigan Golf Show to be held Feb. 9-11 at the DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. Founder of Kendall Academy in Ann Arbor, Kendall will be sharing his instructional expertise and philosophy with patrons in a series of clinics on Friday and Saturday. Also on stage will be Frank Thomas, the Chief Technical Advisor for Golf Digest and The Golf Channel. The former Technical Director for the USGA, Thomas will be giving presentations on equipment and technology on Saturday.
Free golf lessons by PGA professionals will be provided courtesy of Boyne USA while junior clinics will be provided by the First Tee of Boyne Highlands. And the famed Wanamaker Trophy, presented to the winner of the PGA Championship, will be on display as part of an exhibit by the 2008 PGA Championship to be held at Oakland Hills CC.
Here’s a quick reference guide to the Show:
West Michigan Golf Show: At-A-Glance
What: 19TH Annual West Michigan Golf Show—The destination to get your game in shape for the coming season: hundreds of exhibits from courses and resorts to clubs and merchandise. Also, manufacturer reps on-hand, free golf lessons, clinics, and the Par-3 Challenge where one lucky golfer might win $25,000.
When: Friday, Feb. 9, 4 pm-9 pm; Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 am-7 pm;
Sunday, Feb. 11, 10 am-5 pm
Where: DeVos Place, downtown Grand Rapids
Tickets: $8.50 for adults; $4 for children ages 6-14; children 5 & under free.
Tickets at the door and online at www.WestMichiganGolfShow.com
Headliners: On Saturday, equipment expert Frank Thomas, Chief Technical Advisor for Golf Digest and The Golf Channel; On Friday & Saturday, two-time Michigan PGA Teacher of the Year Dave Kendall of Kendall Academy at Ann Arbor’s Miles of Golf.
Specials: Friday night is "Ladies Night" filled with special events, seminars and giveaways just for women, and the 2nd annual Executive Women’s Golf Association Fashion Show presenting 60 golf outfits from some of the top apparel names. Free gifts to the first 100 women. Also, the Lake Express $10,000 Putting Challenge where one deft putter might sink a 50-foot putt for ten grand. And on display the famed Wanamaker Trophy, presented to the winner of the PGA Championship. Free golf lessons courtesy of Boyne USA; free junior clinics courtesy of The First Tee of Boyne Highlands
Sponsors: Lake Express, Srixon, Golf Association of Michigan, Boyne USA
Other: The first 100 entering the Show each day and anyone purchasing tickets online will receive a free 2-pack of Srixon Softfeel golf balls. On Friday (only), get half price off admission by donating a dozen (new or used) golf balls to The First Tee of Boyne Highlands.
Charities: Several local charities will benefit including Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
Information: Visit www.WestMichiganGolfShow.com
For more information, media may contact:
Carolyn Peticolas Alt, ShowSpan, at 616-447-2860
Terry Moore, Sportserv Ltd, at 616-247-1931
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