Golf Holiday, “Big Break” standout, pair-up for exclusive web-based television show
(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) – Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday announces Blair O’Neal – former “Big Break” standout and Sports Illustrated “Hottest 50 Athletes of All-Time” selection — will host “Myrtle Beach Golf Buzz,” an exclusive web-based television program available at www.golfholiday.com.
Launching in February, the “webisodes” showcase the area’s legendary array of courses and golf packages; golf schools; family attractions; countless nightlife / restaurants options; temperate weather; and 60-plus miles of sweeping Atlantic beachfront.
O’Neal, an avid social media participant and persona, will blog for Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday’s website and be an integral part of its branded social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
“Myrtle Beach has a buzz and aura unlike any other golf destination, and we want to channel this unique vibe to golfers everywhere,” says O’Neal. “The combination of web-based television and social media is a communication and content dynamic-duo.”
“Blair brings a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm to an innovative project we believe will further Myrtle Beach’s reputation as the greatest golf destination in the world,” says Bill Golden, president of Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday. “Her ease in front of the camera, charm, and golf prowess makes for an amazing presence that will engage and educate golfers.”
A standout collegiate golfer at Arizona State University, O’Neal rose to national prominence with her runner-up finish on Golf Channel’s “Big Break Prince Edward Island” in 2009. Also an in-demand professional model, she has graced runways, print ads, catalogs, magazine covers, websites and commercial advertisements around the world, she is currently a member of the LPGA’s Futures Tour and has dedicated herself in 2012 to earning full status on the LPGA Tour.
For more information about golf in Myrtle Beach, visit www.GolfHoliday.com; for more on Blair O’Neal, visit http://www.blaironeal.com/.
About Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday is a non-profit trade association comprised of 79 championship golf courses, 99 golf package providers and five golf schools in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. Founded in 1967, the organization continues to be the driving force behind the growth of the region’s thriving golf market. The originator of the “Stay and Play Package,” Golf Holiday provides non-biased information about accommodations and golf courses to assist golfers in making the most informed decisions when planning for their next vacation.
Golf Holiday also hosts seven events and tournaments annually to help to foster continued growth of the game. In addition to hosting the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament each spring, Golf Holiday also manages the GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship – the world’s largest single-site amateur golf tournament, the Summer Family Golf Tournaments, the Palmetto High School Golf Championships, the Veterans Golf Classic and the FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Outing.
Contact:
Shane Sharp
Buffalo Communications
704.519.8381
ssharp@buffalocommunications.com
David Wood
Buffalo Communications
703.635.0577 (cell)
dwood@buffalocommunications.com
