LAKE MARY, FL (March 15, 2012) – Several companies have already secured spots in the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference May 20-24 at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC.
Anyone in the golf industry or media is invited to attend the conference, conducted by the non-profit International Network of Golf, where media and the golf industry connect. Industry executives from companies large and small, and from every segment of the industry, will join golf media of all types at this annual gathering that is expected to attract over 160 people.
Below are summaries for just a few of the companies who have already registered for the conference.
POWERBILT GOLF – The resurgent golf equipment company based in Louisville, KY, has enjoyed tremendous success with its Air Force line of clubs. Powered by pressurized nitrogen, the Air Force One Driver will add 10-to-20 yards to your drive regardless of your swing speed, according to the company. Air Force One gives maximum C.O.R. The Air Force One N7 Irons utilize the same technology that worked in the driver.
SWAN LAKE RESORT – This quaint, nature-laden resort rests comfortably on 600 aces of northern Indiana countryside. It features 36 holes of challenging golf that strategically utilize a wide variety of trees and natural vegetation, nice elevation change and water hazards. The beautiful lodge and conference center are conveniently located side by side, and within walking distance of the courses and the Golf Academy at Swan Lake Resort.
PUKKA HEADWEAR – This Ohio-based company has been one of golf’s most progressive headwear companies the past few years. Pukka combines an overseas proprietary production process with what it calls some of the best customer service in golf. With Pukka, customers can Build-A-Cap from scratch by choosing from menu and styling options, or simply select from the pre-built cap collections that highlight leading headwear trends in the marketplace.
SNAG® GOLF – SNAG (‘Starting New at Golf’) is a proven first touch development program designed for new learners of all ages. SNAG® contains all the elements of golf but in a modified form. It builds on strong fundamentals of putting, chipping, pitching and full swing to develop playing ability quickly and effectively. SNAG® can be taught and played almost anywhere in the world including non-traditional venues such as a soccer field, school gym or the beach, and is being used in 42 countries and 8,000 schools worldwide.
The ING Spring Conference features four days of product presentation, networking, education, golf and business-building opportunities.
The focus of this year’s conference is Digital Media and Marketing. A blue ribbon panel will share expertise in various aspects of digital media on the first full day of the event, followed by a Q&A. There will also be more personal, hands-on sessions during the conference.
The ING Conference schedule is jammed with educational, networking and product display opportunities. Other highlights:
1) The ever-popular One-On-One Appointment Show, a series of private meetings between exhibitors and media to open lines of communication, create unique promotional programs, gather story materials and build relationships.
2) The Demo Lab will feature companies large and small displaying their latest equipment and training gear on the practice range and green.
3) Education and self-improvement programs galore.
4) Lots of networking events.
Those interested in attending may do so by visiting www.inggolf.com and clicking on Spring Conference. An electronic registration process is available.
For more information on ING, call 407-328-0500, ext. 1.
Contact:
Mike Jamison
407-28-0500, ext. 1
mike@jamisongolf.com
