LAKE MARY, FL – International Network Of Golf members and their guests are invited to participate in an exciting schedule of events in the ING Hospitality Room at the PGA Merchandise Show, events made possible by several key sponsors.
ClubING, room 309-A, opens daily at 8 with coffee, and closes each day with a Happy Hour and appearances and presentations by special guests. There will be contests and prize giveaways each day, and plenty of space for members to conduct meetings or simply take a break from the show floor.
There are four major sponsors for ClubING. Golfpac Travel and GolfOrlando combine to sponsor the Thursday afternoon Happy Hour and Media Reception. Featured during that 75-minute event is a presentation and Q&A by short-game guru Dave Pelz at 6 p.m.
For 30 years Golfpac has specialized in custom tailored golf vacations to world-class golf destinations around the world. Golfpac sales agents (aka "Golf Travel Experts") deal directly with each group to ensure all trip details are well taken care of including tee times, accommodations, and ground transportation. Golfpac’s high-powered website, GolfpacTravel.com, allows travelers to research, quote, and book their golf vacation. GolfOrlando is one of Golfpac’s leading destination brands, and consists of dozens of Orlando-area golf courses and hotel properties.
C-Thru Grips® is sponsoring the Friday afternoon Happy Hour and Media Reception. Featured during the party is a Q&A Roundtable with LPGA Tour Commissioner Carolyn Bivens and players Beth Bader and Jean Bartholomew at 6 p.m. C-Thru Grips® has been producing clear, tour-quality, USGA conforming golf grips since 2001, and specializes in both putter and full-swing grips offering a wide array of slogans, country flags, and collegiate logos. C-Thru is also the official distributor of pro team golf grips through McArthur Towel and Sports, Inc. Dozens of professional tour players use C-Thru Grips.
Almost Golf is sponsoring the morning coffee and co-sponsoring the ING Media Awards Presentation Press Conference Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Also, Dave Pelz is appearing via his participation with Almost Golf and its practice golf ball. The patented solid core with internal pressure design allows Almost Golf’s Point3 ball to travel one third the distance of a real golf ball, so golfers can turn their backyards into a true driving range experience for real results out on the course.
ClubING will host two major awards presentations. The 15th Annual ING Media Awards Presentation Press Conference will take place Thursday, 12:30 p.m. Todd Lewis of The Golf Channel is the master of ceremonies. Sponsors along with Almost Golf include Player’s Pass, Heritage Creations USA, Golf Mesquite Nevada and Zelocity. The 15th Annual ING Industry Honors Presentation Press Conference will be Friday at 12:30 p.m. Nominees in 12 golf business-related categories will be recognized, and winners announced in this awards program. Golf commentator Mary Bryan will serve as master of ceremonies.
ING has been networking the golf industry since 1990. Its mission is to bring the golf media together with the golf industry to share information, test products and develop business relationships. The next conference is at the Sheraton in Atlantic City, NJ, May 27-31. Anyone in the golf industry and media is invited to participate in ING.
Support Sponsors for ClubING include Almost Golf, Atlantic City CVA, C-Thru Grips, Golf Mesquite Nevada, Golfpac Travel/Golf Orlando, Gustbuster/Sunbuster, Hot Rod Putters, International Pairs, Jackets Required, Loudmouth Golf, LT Golf Bags, Plantation Golf Resort & Spa, Player’s Pass, Sweet Spot Golf, and Zelocity.
For more information, visit www.inggolf.com or call Mandy Bumgarner at 407-328-0500, ext. 4.
ClubING Schedule
THURSDAY
8am Doors Open Coffee/Bagels – Sponsored by Almost Golf
8am-5pm ING Registration Get your buttons, stickers, schedules
12:30pm ING Media Awards Presentation Sponsored by Almost Golf & Player’s Pass
Golf Mesquite Nevada, Sunbuster, Zelocity
4:45pm Meet Omarosa Of “The Apprentice” Appearing on behalf of Sweet Spot Golf
5:30pm ING Happy Hour Sponsored by Golfpac Travel/GolfOrlando
Includes contests, prizes, giveaways
6pm Dave Pelz Presentation Appearing on behalf of Almost Golf
FRIDAY
8am Doors Open Coffee/Bagels – Sponsored by Almost Golf
8am-5pm ING Registration Get your buttons, stickers, schedules
12:30pm ING Industry Honors Presentation Emcee: Mary Bryan
5:30pm ING Happy Hour Sponsored by C-Thru Grips
Includes contests, prizes, giveaways
6pm Carolyn Bivens Roundtable Q&A LPGA Commissioner and players
SATURDAY
8am Doors Open Coffee/Bagels – Sponsored by Almost Golf
Contact:
Mike Jamison
407-328-0500
mike@jamisongolf.com
