Orlando, Fla., (Jan. 16, 2009) – Golfweek’s Golfest, the nation’s largest outdoor golf lifestyle extravaganza and demo day, will kick off its 2009 event series by featuring an ambitious fundraising effort at its annual Orlando event, held Jan. 24-25 at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge, with all proceeds benefiting The First Tee.
Hosted by Golfweek – the most authoritative, authentic and independent name in golf – and presented by Winn Grips, Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando offers attendees the opportunity to donate to The First Tee and help grow the game, all while enjoying a fun-filled weekend of golf entertainment.
“Golfweek’s Golfest has always been committed to furthering the game with its expansive showcase of the latest golf equipment,” said Armand Cimaroli, Golfweek director of events. “But in working with The First Tee, we are able to really make a meaningful impact on the future of the sport by actively contributing to golf’s growth and ensuring the game’s stability through its introduction to today’s youth.”
Held just days before the annual PGA Merchandise Show, Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando allows attendees to try and buy golf’s latest and greatest equipment, apparel and accessories – even before the pros do – while also enjoying golf entertainment on the North Florida PGA Main Stage and a 19th Hole presented by Gentleman Jack and Golfnow.com, in addition to contests, food and fun for the entire family.
As a special treat for attendees, Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando will include a dynamic Long Drive Demonstration, featuring RE/MAX World Long Drive record-holder Jamie Sadlowski, two-time National Long Drive Champion Art Sellinger and LPGA British Open Champion Karen Stupples. Guests can also swing by the Chrysler display and test drive one of their featured 2009 models.
Additionally, Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando attendees receive:
– A $10 Edwin Watts Golf gift card
– One complimentary round of golf at Hunter’s Creek Golf Club (with paid cart fee; certain restrictions apply)
– One free regripping by Winn Grips (one per attendee; no putters)
– Free PGA golf lessons courtesy of the North Florida PGA and PGA Play Golf America
– Unlimited practice balls to demo major equipment brands
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Golfweek’s Golfest is open to the public and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults; children 16 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at all Orlando Edwin Watts Golf locations or online at www.Golfest.com.
For more information about Golfweek’s Golfest, visit www.Golfest.com, call 877.805.4653 or email CMasih@Golfweek.com.
About Golfweek
Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the publication preferred by serious golfers. Reaching more than 1.3 million readers each week, the magazine delivers the most complete news and information about the game, the people and the lifestyle to golf’s most important audience. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Publishing Company, one of the nation’s leading publishing companies specializing in high-end publications for active and affluent audiences. Turnstile Publishing Company is the parent corporation of such publications as Art Calendar, TurfNet Monthly, The Seminole Voice and The Winter Park/Maitland Observer, as well as the Web sites ArtCalendar.com, ArtScuttlebutt.com, TurfNet.com, SeminoleVoice.com, WPMObserver.com, GolfweekHomes.com and Golfweek.com, which features golf’s first online television network, GolfweekTV. Founded in 1990, Turnstile Publishing Company is headquartered in Orlando, Fla., and is also affiliated with Skyhorse Publishing.
About The First Tee
The First Tee (www.TheFirstTee.org) is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization based in St. Augustine, FL at World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 2.2 million participants in 48 states and four international locations – Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Singapore. The Founding Partners of The First Tee are the Augusta National Golf Club, LPGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and USGA. Former President George Bush serves as honorary chairman.
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