Orlando, Fla., (Nov. 6, 2007) -Golfweek, the publication preferred by serious golfers, has finalized its schedule for Golfest Scottsdale presented by Winn Grips at WestWorld on Nov. 10-11, 2007, which includes PGA Tour professionals Ted Purdy and Kirk Triplett, and Scottsdale residents Scott Sackett, Penny Pulz and Paul Ruth.
The main stage schedule for Saturday and Sunday are as follows:
Saturday, November 10
10 am – Paul Ruth, SwingFlex Therapy
11 am – Penny Pulz, 2-time LPGA Champion; owner of the Penny Pulz Golf Academy
12 pm – Peter Johncke, Trick Shot Master
1 pm – Ted Purdy, 2005 EDS Byron Nelson Champion
2 pm – Scott Sackett, Director of Instruction, PGA Tour Golf Academy
3 pm – Brad Denton, Golf Entertainer
Sunday, November 11
10 am – Peter Johncke, Trick Shot Master
11 am – Paul Ruth, SwingFlex Therapy
12 pm – Scott Sackett, Director of Instruction, PGA Tour Golf Academy
1 pm – Krik Triplett, PGA TOUR player and champion of the 2006 Chrysler
Classic of Tucson
2 pm – Penny Pulz, 2-time LPGA Champion; owner of the Penny Pulz Golf Academy
3 pm – Brad Denton, Golf Entertainer
"We’re really looking forward to this weekend’s Golfest. Not only are we bringing in a lot of great entertainment, but we’ve got exciting new sponsors like the Arizona Golf Association and Cutters gloves," said Armand Cimaroli, director of events. "Plus with Van’s Golf Shops giving all ticket holders a voucher for a $10 gift card, Golfest is sure to provide attendees with a great time at a great price."
At Golfweek’s Golfest Scottsdale presented by Winn Grips — 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.
This year Van’s Golf shops will offer free vouchers for a $10 gift card with each Golfest ticket. And as a major partner, the Arizona Golf Association will hold clinics and skills games, while raising money for its junior golf charity.
Golfweek’s Golfest Scottsdale presented by Winn Grips, provides ample activities to keep both golfers and their families entertained, including:
FREE sleeve of golf balls, while supplies last
Unlimited practice balls to demo major equipment brands
One FREE club regripping by Winn Grips, one per attendee, no putters
Try out a Cutters glove, the world’s highest performing golf glove, while trying out the newest equipment
Van’s Golf Shop retail tent and on-site sales assistance
Skills games for AGA Junior Golf charity presented by Arizona Golf Association
Golfest Fun Zone games
Hourly prize drawings
Exhibit areas featuring resorts, golf communities, instructional aids, golf accessories, wellness organizations
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.
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.
Contact:
Amy Bunn, Marketing Manager
(407)563-7016, abunn@golfweek.com
www.Golfest.com
