(Grand Rapids, Mich.) As co-host of the popular Golf Fitness Academy series seen on the Golf Channel, Dr. Greg Rose has worked with the top players in the world, including Masters defending champion Zach Johnson. Dr. Rose will join a long list of nationally known and respected teachers as he headlines the 20th West Michigan Golf Show, Feb. 22-24, at the DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. Co-founder of the California-based Titleist Performance Institute — one of golf’s premier swing, conditioning and custom club-fitting facilities – Rose is anxious to visit Grand Rapids even in the dead of winter.
“Looking at names of the Show’s previous presenters and their credentials over the past twenty years, I’m indeed honored to share my expertise and experience at the West Michigan Golf Show,” said Rose who is a board certified Doctor of Chiropractic and has a degree in Engineering from the University of Maryland. “Everyone agrees that health and fitness are important for golfers but many people want to know what exact steps and programs they should undertake. For years, I’ve worked with the top Tour players and their trainers to devise golf-specific exercises and programs and I’ll be sharing that information in Grand Rapids,” said Rose. “And with it being inMichigan in February, I’ll even touch upon what golfers can learn from snow sports from a fitness standpoint.”
Show Manager Carolyn Alt is thrilled the Golf Show is hosting Rose. “As someone hooked on the Golf Channel, I’ve watched Dr. Rose on his series and have been highly impressed with his knowledge and presentation skills. West Michigan golfers will again have the chance to learn from one of the top experts in the field,” said Alt. In the past twenty years, the West Michigan Golf Show has gained national recognition for the caliber of its teachers and presenters including such notables as Jim Flick, Hank Haney, Dave Pelz, Rick Smith, Sandra Palmer, Todd Anderson, and Dr. Gary Wiren. Note: For a complete listing of teachers for the first twenty years visit http://www.showspan.com/WMG/NewsReleases.aspx
Joining Rose on the seminar stage will be two of Michigan’s best teachers, Charlie Vandenberg and Patti Butcher. The 2007 Michigan PGA’s Teacher of the Year, Vanderberg is a Master Professional and directs the Thousand Oaks Golf Academy in Grand Rapids. Butcher is the head golf professional at Blythefield CC and is a five-time Golf for Women Top 50 teacher.
Held continuously since 1989 and benefitting several local charities, the West Michigan Golf Show on Feb. 22-24 will attract thousands of avid Michigan golfers to hundreds of exhibits, free golf lessons by PGA pros, instructional clinics and fun, interactive areas. In fact, it attracts more area golfers than any single event or tournament during the entire year.
Produced by ShowSpan Inc., the West Michigan Golf Show’s hours are 4:00 pm-9:00 pm, Friday; 10:00 am-7:00 pm, Saturday; and 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday. Tickets are $9 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-14, and children 5 and under are free. A free sleeve of Srixon golf balls will be given to the first 100 people each day or with an online ticket purchase. Sponsors include Srixon, Golf Association of Michigan, Odawa Casino Resort, and the Michigan Section PGA. Tickets will be available at the door as well as online at www.westmichigangolfshow.com. For more information, call 1-800-328-6550 or visit the website.
Contact:
Carolyn P. Alt, ShowSpan, at 616-447-2860
Terry Moore, Sportserv Ltd, at 616-247-1931, terry_moore@comcast.net
