(Grand Rapids, Mich.) Being Oscar season, when someone mentions “nine” the elaborate musical movie by that name may come to mind. (Ok, maybe only Penelope Cruz comes to mind.) But to golfers, nine can only mean the front or back side of a golf round. And so, the 22nd West Michigan Golf Show on Feb. 12-14 at the DeVos Place is offering nine great things to do at this year’s show.
1. Be there Friday: Friday night is Ladies’ Night sponsored by Grand Traverse Resort & Spa with special events, seminars and giveaways just for women, and the 5th annual Executive Women’s Golf Association Fashion Show. Also on Friday (only) get half-price off admission by donating a dozen (new or used) golf balls to junior golf.
2. Take in a clinic: The Golf Show has been nationally known for its headliners and this year is no exception. The 2009 PGA of America’s Teacher of the Year Mike Bender tops the list and will be giving seminars all weekend. Bender is past Masters champion Zach Johnson’s teacher. Another outstanding teacher is Treetops’ Jason Guss, named by Golf Digest as one of the top young instructors in the game. And for equipment advice, no one is better than Frank Thomas, Chief Technical Advisor to Golf Channel.
3. Take a shot: Step up to the Treetops Par-3 Challenge and compete for prizes and a chance to win $25,000. This year’s par-three is inspired by Threetops famed sixth hole. Proceeds will benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
4. Demo a new club: Try before you buy. Top manufacturers will have the latest equipment for patrons to hit inside the huge hitting net.
5. Book a foursome: 47 out of the top 50 public courses in the state, as rated by Michigan Golf, are exhibiting at the Show. Also destination courses in Kentucky, the Carolinas and Florida.
6. Take a lesson: Courtesy of the Michigan P.G.A. and Boyne USA, golf pros will give free lessons all weekend.
7. Buy something at a bargain: If you’re looking for a great deal on golf balls, gloves, shoes and golf equipment, the Golf Show is the place to shop.
8. Bring junior along: Sunday is “Junior Golf Day” with the first 100 kids receiving hats, and with special seminars, door prizes, and manufacturers with junior clubs.
9. Just hang out: The Golf Show is where golfers emerge from their winter dens and not only see their shadows but all of their friends. Organize your Saturday foursome now by meeting at the Saturday morning pancake breakfast (for only $5) starting at 9 AM in the Grand Gallery.
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. Sponsors are Treetops Resort, Golf Association of Michigan, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Odawa Casino Resort, Michigan P.G.A., and Boyne USA. Srixon will provide a sleeve of golf balls to the first 100 attendees each day and to those buying tickets online. 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.
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Contact:
Terry Moore
Sportserv Ltd
616-490-0433
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