Annika Sorenstam to headline golf festival’s newest event
ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2011) – Golfweek’s Transitions Championship Golfest, the newest leg of the popular Golfweek’s Golfest event series, will make its debut Feb. 19-20 at Tampa Bay Downs Golf Practice Facility in Tampa, Fla. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting All Children’s Hospital of St. Petersburg and The Future Champions Golf Tour, Golfweek’s Transitions Championship Golfest is much more than a typical demo day; it is a unique golf festival that 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 superstar Annika Sorenstam.
“Annika is such a powerhouse, and we couldn’t be happier that she’s joining us for our debut in Tampa,” said Armand Cimaroli, Golfweek director of events. “Golfest is unique in that it gives golfers the opportunity to test all the hottest equipment on the market, while also enjoying golf entertainment and activities. It really is a one-of-a-kind event.”
Along with all the fun and excitement golfers have come to expect from the popular event series, Golfweek’s Transitions Championship Golfest will feature the Paradise Golf $25,000 Putting Contest, the brand-new Junior Golf Experience and a variety of exclusive on-site retail specials at the PGA Golf Shop.
In addition, attendees will receive:
• One free round of golf at Westchase Golf Club (with paid cart fees; restrictions apply)
• Free golf lessons courtesy of the North Florida PGA-West Central Chapter
• Retail credit for golf club trade-ins
• Unlimited practice balls to demo major equipment brands
Golfweek’s Transitions Championship Golfest is open to the public 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 online at www.Golfest.com or at the gate during the event. Parking is free.
For location information, schedule of events and more details, visit www.Golfest.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, 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.
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EHawkins@Golfweek.com
