Attendees receive a complimentary round of golf at ASU Karsten, chance to test the latest club technology, attend free golf clinics, enjoy performance by trick shot artist Craig Hocknull and more.
TEMPE, Ariz. – ASU Karsten Golf Course will be the site of Golf Fest Phoenix on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Now in its 14th year, Golf Fest provides golfers with the opportunity to preview, demo and purchase the lasted golf equipment, apparel and accessories offered by a handful of the game’s most recognized companies such as TaylorMade, Cleveland, Callaway, Nike and Adams.
The incredible deals also include golf resort stay-and-play packages, green fee savings at local clubs as well as a sneak peak of products and services offered by emerging golf companies. Admission is $10, and children under 10 years of age are admitted complimentary. With paid admission, Golf Fest attendees will receive a complimentary round of golf at ASU Karsten Golf Course (cart fee and tee time restrictions apply) and a one-year subscription to Golf Digest or a six-month subscription to Golf World.
“For the average golf fanatic, and there’s a lot of them out there, Golf Fest is like a dream come true,” said Kris Strauss, vice president of sales and marketing for OB Sports Golf Management, the management firm for ASU Karsten Golf Course. “But obviously those fanatics don’t live in a bubble, so we make sure that there’s a bunch of other things going on that are suitable for their sidekicks, whoever that may be.”
Also at Golf Fest, PGA Professional and world-renowned golf trick shot artist, Craig Hocknull, will be performing his amazing golf trick shot show at 1 p.m. both days. And attendees will have the opportunity to test their own talent during a golf skills contest complete with prizes for the winners. PGA and LPGA professionals will be on hand giving complimentary lessons to attendees. There will be a variety of presentations and driving range exhibitions with lessons geared for juniors, female and male golfers of all ages and levels.
Located at 1125 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281, ASU Karsten Golf Course is a 7,002-yard, par-70 classic Pete Dye design reminiscent of a Scottish links course. ASU Karsten has attracted the attention of prominent NCAA golf events and coveted tournaments such as the Phoenix Thunderbirds and PING Invitational. Managed by OB Sports, the ASU Karsten Golf Course is also home to the Arizona State University men’s and women’s NCAA golf teams, both multiple national championship winners. For more information on the ASU Karsten Golf Course, visit them on the web at www.asukarsten.com or call (480) 921-8070.
Scottsdale-based, OB Sports Golf Management is a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages 40 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information about OB Sports Golf Management, visit www.obsports.com, call 480.948.1300, become a Fan of OB Sports on Facebook at www.facebook.com/obsports or follow OB Sports on Twitter: www.twitter.com/OBSportsGolf.
Golf Fest is sponsored in part by Arizona Golf Association, Arizona Golf Central Magazine, Arizona Golfer Magazine, Blue Green Resorts, Golf Channel, Pure Energy Bands, and XTRA, KFYI and KYOT radio. For more information, call 619-683-3700 or visit www.golffestshow.com.
Contact:
Kris Strauss, 480.518.5003
kstrauss@obsports.com
Daryl Crawford, 480.784.4834
dcrawford@asukarsten.com
