Innisbrook Resort, home of PGA Tour’s Transitions Championship, will host annual gathering of golf industry leaders and media May 22-26, 2011
LAKE MARY, FL – Following a very historic ING Spring Conference at the most historic of all American golf destinations, the International Network of Golf will head south to Florida in 2011.
Innisbrook, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort located just north of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, will host the 21st Annual ING Spring Conference. The annual gathering of golf media and industry leaders is set for May 22-26, 2011 at Innisbrook, home of the PGA Tour’s Transitions Championship every March.
ING recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a rousing conference at historic Pinehurst Resort, host of the U.S. Open in 1999 and 2005.
“We are thrilled to host the 2011 ING Conference,” says Innisbrook’s Managing Director Lloyd Williams. “It gives us the opportunity to showcase all of our renovations and improvements – both on the golf courses and throughout the rest of the resort.”
This will be the second time the ING Spring Conference has taken place in Florida. The 2005 conference was held at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine.
“Salamander Hospitality has overseen a complete refurbishment of what is a classic golf resort – one that turns 40 at the end of 2010,” said ING Executive Director Mike Jamison. “Our attendees are going to love the tranquil setting at Innisbrook, as well as the outstanding golf. Along with the nationally ranked Copperhead, which challenges the PGA Tour players year in and year out, there are three other great layouts, including the beautiful Island course.”
Approximately 175 people are expected at this annual gathering of media and golf industry leaders, conducted by the non-profit International Network Of Golf. The four-day conference is full of educational events, networking opportunities, product displays and tests, and lots of golf. The very popular ING One-On-One Appointment Show will return to the itinerary. The appointment show provides attendees a platform for private meetings to encourage business relationships. Also on the diverse ING itinerary will be workshops, speakers, the Demo Lab, the Food For Thought Breakfast, and the much more.
For registration details, or for general information, call 407-328-0500, ext. 1 or visit www.inggolf.com.
About International Network of Golf
Simply put, if you are in the golf or media business, at any level and in any segment, then you should be a member of the International Network Of Golf. ING is a media-based, non-profit association that since 1990 has been networking the golf industry. ING’s stated mission is to enhance and promote communication and education in the golf industry. But the group’s vision and energies are aimed well above those already lofty objectives.
ING brings people together and encourages them to learn about – and conduct business with – each other.
MEDIA MEMBERS from publications and shows will meet prospective advertisers, gain access to terrific story material, and have dialogue with and learn from each other.
BUSINESS MEMBERS from companies large and small gain personal access to influential media members, have a platform to launch and test new products and services, and a place to network with their peers, gaining valuable information about the golf industry that can help them grow their own businesses.
About Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort
Operated by Salamander Hospitality, Innisbrook is situated on 900 wooded acres of rolling hills in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and is located just 25 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Recently and completely renovated, the resort features 72 holes of championship golf, 608 spacious guest suites and rooms, four restaurants and three bars, the Innisbrook Golf Institute, 11 tennis courts, the new luxury Indaba Spa with 12 treatment rooms and state-of-the-art Fitness Center, six heated swimming pool complexes, a nature preserve, and three conference halls with 65,000 square feet of meeting space. The resort hosts the annual PGA TOUR Transitions Championship at its famed Copperhead Course, and the LPGA Legends Tour Open Championship, held annually at the equally challenging Island Course. Innisbrook is a member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts, and Preferred Golf Club programs. For additional information call 727.942.2000 or visit www.innisbrookgolfresort.com.
Contact:
Mike Jamison
407-328-0500, ext. 1
mike@jamisongolf.com
