In Golf Channel’s search for next instructional star
ORLANDO, Fla. – Golf Channel announced that it has narrowed its nationwide search for the network’s next instructional star to three finalists including Wayne Player, Martin Hall Karen Palacios-Jansen. Ì¢?å¬Ì¢?å¬
Karen Palacios-Jansen (Mooresville, N.C.), named as one of Golf Digest Woman’s Top 50 Women Teachers every year since 1998, is a certified personal trainer who incorporates fitness training into her teaching. A former David Leadbetter trained instructor and Jim McLean Golf School master instructor; she was named 2008 LPGA Teacher of the Year and has been teaching golf for 17 years. She currently is managing editor for Golf Fitness Magazine, and is married to Olympic Gold Medalist Dan Jansen.
“We are thrilled with the opportunity that Karen has the opportunity to showcase her talent on-air, stated Golf Fitness Magazine Publisher Steve Gomen. “Karen continues to be a vital element in the evolution of teaching golf-specific fitness and the benefits of functional fitness as well as overall game improvement. She has created content throughout the pages of Golf Fitness Magazine and the GFM e-newsletter, Shape Your Game, that continues to help golfers improve their game and their body—we could not be more proud of her and can’t wait to vote for her!”
Ì¢?å¬Ì¢?å¬The three finalists were selected from a nationwide search conducted by Golf Channel this fall – all hoping to host their own instructional series on the network. Each of the finalists will host a half-hour instruction show as part of the network’s 12 Nights at the Academy series of instruction specials, airing Nov. 29-Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. ET. The finalists’ shows will air Nov. 30 (Hall); Dec. 5 (Palacios-Jansen) and Dec. 7 (Player). Ì¢?å¬Viewers also are encouraged to participate in the selection process by voting online through Dec. 15. The winner is expected to be announced on Golf Central in January, with the new show scheduled to premiere early in the year.
To vote, log onto the following link: Ì¢?å¬www.thegolfchannel.com/instructor-searchÌ¢?å¬Ì¢?å¬
For more information on Karen Jansen, Golf Fitness Magazine or how to subscribe, contact Garret Boivin at 407-864-5077 or log onto www.golffitnessmagazine.com
About Golf Fitness Magazine
Golf Fitness Magazine is a national, subscription based publication that focuses on total golf game improvement for all golfers of all ages. In addition, GFM offers a free, monthly newsletter written by Karen Jansen: Shape Your Game, which is basically a monthly private lesson in each letter.
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Garrett Boivin
Golf Fitness Magazine
407-864-5077
