Orlando, Fla., (Oct. 22, 2007) – Golfweek, the publication preferred by serious golfers, has added world-renowned golf instructor Jim McLean to Golfest’s two day line-up at The College Golf Center on Nov. 17 – 18, 2007.
"If you haven’t seen Jim McLean perform before you won’t want to miss seeing him at this year’s Golfest," said Armand Cimaroli, director of events. "Jim is one of the nation’s top golf instructors and we are happy to be able to bring his expertise to Palm Springs."
At Golfweek’s Golfest Palm Springs — 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 free golf clinics, golf entertainment, contests and fun for the entire family.
"We are looking forward to bringing Golfest to Palm Springs and giving local golfers the opportunity to try the latest equipment, see some entertaining shows and providing the whole family with a fun experience," said Al Snow, marketing director. "With Palm Springs being home to some of the best courses in the U.S. and the number of local people that play the game, I think that the event will be well received and will be a can’t- miss-event on the local golf calendar."
Golfweek’s Golfest Palm Springs 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?¢ Roger Dunn Golf Shops merchandise tent and on-site sales assistance
â?¢ 1 Free club re-gripping by Winn grips (no putters, while supplies last)
â?¢ Celebrity appearances including Peter Johncke, the Trick Shot Master and Jim McLean, World-renowned Golf Instructor
â?¢ Fun Zone golf carnival games & contests
â?¢ Hourly drawings for prizes
Admission is FREE and includes entry into the festival and unlimited range balls to sample the latest golf equipment. Hours are Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.golfest.com, call (877) 805-4653 or e-mail CMasih@Golfweek.com.
Exhibit space is still available for companies ready to market their products or services to thousands of Palm Spring’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 PGA Merchandise Show. In 2008 Golfweek will once again take Golfest 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, GeezerJock, TurfNet.com, GLOliving.com, GolfweekHomes.com, GeezerJock.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.
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Contact:
Amy Bunn, Marketing Manager
(407)563-7016, abunn@golfweek.com
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