Orlando, Fla., (Nov. 1, 2007) – Golfweek, the publication preferred by serious golfers, is bringing Golfest Orlando, presented by Chrysler Jeep, back to Orange County National for its fifth anniversary on January 12-13, 2008.
At Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando — the largest outdoor consumer golf festival and demo day in the United States — consumers will once again be able to try and buy the latest and greatest golf equipment while enjoying clinics, golf entertainment and contests.
"We’re thrilled to be celebrating Golfest Orlando’s fifth anniversary," said Armand Cimaroli, director of events. "Golfest has been such a tremendous success in Orlando each year because it is so much more than a traditional demo day. We not only provide the opportunity for attendees to hit as many golf balls with the newest equipment as they’d like, but there is also fun and entertainment for the entire family."
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. Past celebrities have included David Leadbetter, Nancy Lopez and PGA Professionals Chris DiMarco and Kirk Triplett.
Golfest Orlando 2008 will include:
â?¢ Edwin Watts Golf on-site merchandise tent & $10 gift card
â?¢ Unlimited practice balls to demo major equipment brands
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 Jeep vehicles
â?¢ Hourly prize drawings
â?¢ Embarq Fun Zone Games
â?¢ 9-hole Junior, Women’s & Senior Golf Challenges presented by PremierJuniorTour.com and the EWGA
Tickets are $10 and are available at www.golfest.com, all Central Florida Edwin Watts Golf locations and at the gate. Children 16 and under are FREE. Paid admission includes all shows and entertainment, a free sleeve of golf balls (while supplies last) 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 cmasih@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.
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, ArtCalendar.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.
Attention Media: To request a media badge for Golfest, please e-mail your request to Amy Bunn at ABunn@Golfweek.com.
Contact:
Al Snow, Marketing Director
(407)563-7023, asnow@golfweek.com
Amy Bunn, Marketing Manager
(407)563-7016, abunn@golfweek.com