Orlando, Fla., (August 14, 2007) -Golfweek, the publication preferred by serious golfers, is bringing Golfest Scottsdale back to WestWorld on Nov. 10-11, 2007. Sponsored by Winn Grips, Golfest is returning as a stand-alone event in partnership with the Arizona Golf Association and Van’s Golf Shops as official retailer.
At Golfweek’s Golfest Scottsdale — the Southwest’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 free golf clinics, golf entertainment, contests and fun for the entire family.
"We’re thrilled to be returning to Scottsdale for the fourth time and have plans to ensure this year’s event is even bigger and better than before," said Armand Cimaroli, director of events. "Attendees can come out and try all of the newest clubs on the market, hit as many balls as they want, watch shows and even win great prizes."
Golfweek’s Golfest Scottsdale, provides ample activities to keep both golfers and their families entertained, including:
â?¢ Unlimited range balls to try the newest equipment from major manufacturers
â?¢ Van’s Golf Shops merchandise tent and on-site sales assistance
â?¢ 1 Free club re-gripping by Winn grips (no putters)
â?¢ Free golf balls to attendees (while supplies last)
â?¢ Arizona Golf Association tent
â?¢ Celebrity appearances
â?¢ Fun Zone carnival games & contests
â?¢ Exhibit areas featuring resorts, golf communities, instructional aids, golf accessories, wellness organizations
â?¢ Hourly drawings for prizes
Tickets are $10 at www.golfest.com and at all Van’s Golf Shops, tickets are also available at the gate. Children 16 and under are FREE. Paid admission includes entry into the festival, unlimited range balls to sample the latest golf equipment, plus discounts and coupons from exhibitors and sponsors. Hours are Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.golfest.com, call (877) 805-4653 or e-mail CMasih@Golfweek.com.
If you’re interested in being a Golfest partner, Golfweek magazine has exhibit space and sponsorship packages available for companies ready to market their products or services to thousands of Arizona’s golf consumers. For sponsorship and exhibitor information, please contact Cherry Masih at 407-563-7024 or e-mail CMasih@Golfweek.com.
Golfweek’s Golfest began in 2004 and has grown to become the largest outdoor consumer golf festival in the United States. In 2006 and 2007 Golfest Orlando was the first ever consumer element of the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show, as an official partner for the Ultimate Golf Week. In addition, in 2008 Golfweek will take the show on the road through out the United States.
Founded in 1975, Golfweek magazine is the publication preferred by serious golfers. It delivers the most complete news and information about the game, the people and the golf lifestyle, to golf’s most important audience. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Publishing Company, which is one of the nation’s leading publishing companies, specializing in high-end publications for active and affluent audiences. Turnstile Publishing Co. is the parent corporation of such publications as TurfNet, GLO, Fish & Fly, Art Calendar, TurfNet.com, GLOliving.com, GolfweekHomes.com and Golfweek.com, which features golf’s first online television network, GolfweekTV. Turnstile Publishing Co. is headquartered in Orlando, Fla., and is also affiliated with Skyhorse Publishing.
Attention Media: To request a media badge for Golfest, please e-mail your request to Amy Bunn at abunn@golfweek.com.
Contact:
Amy Bunn, Marketing Manager
(407)563-7016, abunn@golfweek.com
www.Golfest.com