Celebrity entertainment and exclusive retail specials add excitement to nation’s largest outdoor golf festival
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2011) – Golfweek’s Golfest, the nation’s largest outdoor golf lifestyle extravaganza and demo day, will kick off its annual event series Jan. 22-23 at ChampionsGate Golf Club in Orlando, Fla. Hosted by Golfweek and presented by Winn Grips, Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando not only allows attendees to try and buy golf’s latest and greatest equipment, but also features exciting Main Stage entertainment, including world-renowned golf instructor David Leadbetter.
“David is a legend in the world of golf instruction, and we couldn’t be happier that he is joining us again for this year’s event,” said Armand Cimaroli, Golfweek director of events. “Golfweek’s Golfest gives golfers the unique opportunity to try out the hottest equipment on the market, while also improving their game with the help of top professionals like David.”
In addition to Main Stage entertainment, Golfweek’s Golfest will feature exclusive on-site retail specials, the Par 3 Challenge, putting contests, free junior clinics and so much more.
Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando is open to the public and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults; children 16 and under are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at ChampionsGate Golf Club’s pro shop or the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.Golfest.com and at the gate during the event. Parking for Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando is free.
With admission, attendees will also receive:
• One free round of golf at ChampionsGate Golf Club (restrictions apply)
• One free club 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
For location information, schedule of events and more details, visit www.Golfest.com. For questions/inquiries, call 877.805.4653 or e-mail CMasih@Golfweek.com.
About Golfweek
Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf. Reaching more than 1.3 million readers each week, the magazine delivers the most complete news and information about the game, its players and the golf lifestyle – all to golf’s most important audience. The Golfweek brand also extends beyond the print publication to include Golfweek.com, Golfweek OnDemand, Golf360, Golfweek Custom Media and such industry wire services as The Golf Wire, The Apparel Wire and The Tour Van. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Media Group, one of the nation’s leading media brands specializing in high-end publications for active and affluent audiences. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Turnstile Media Group is also the parent corporation of The Art Wire, Community Media Holdings LLC and the TurfNet Media Network, as well as such publications as Art Calendar, The Seminole Voice and The Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
Contact:
Elizabeth Hawkins
Marketing Director
407.563.7006
EHawkins@Golfweek.com
