LAKE MARY, FL (Jan. 15, 2013) – LPGA Tour star Paula Creamer will be the guest speaker following the 20th Annual ING Industry Honors Presentation Press Conference at the PGA Merchandise Show. The awards program begins at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, the second day of the PGA Show in Orlando. It will take place in ClubING, Room 309A of the Orange County Convention Center.
The International Network Of Golf is a non-profit, media-based networking organization whose mission since 1990 has been to enhance and promote communication and education in golf. Membership is open to anyone in the golf industry, related industries and media. “ING is where media and the golf industry connect.”
The ING Industry Honors recognizes outstanding achievement in a dozen business-related categories, such as product ingenuity, TV commercial, print advertising and player development. Nominations are collected throughout the year until October 10. Sub-committees trim the nominees to the top three in each category. Winners are then determined by vote of the ING membership. Nominees will be recognized and winners announced at the January 25th presentation. A complete list of nominees is at the bottom of this article.
Creamer is currently ranked No. 12 in the Rolex World Rankings. She has nine victories, including a U.S. Open title, in her eight years on the LPGA Tour, with over $9.5 million in earnings. The strength of her game is accuracy off the tee and consistency with her irons.
Creamer is one of the most popular players on the LPGA Tour, and is also considered among the most stylish. The TaylorMade-adidas Golf-sponsored Creamer is a familiar face when it comes to TV commercials for the various products she represents.
ING exists to bring golf media together with representatives from all walks of the golf industry to introduce new products, discuss issues, exchange information and improve communication. The group, which was formed 23 years ago, hosts the annual ING Spring Conference, scheduled this year at Reunion Resort in Orlando May 19-23. Educational seminars, product testing, an appointment show and networking opportunities highlight schedule.
The next gathering for ING is at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando Jan. 24-26, 2013. ClubING (Room 309) will be open all day for members and their guests, with morning coffee, Happy Hour cocktail parties with celebrity guests and entertainment, and prizes and giveaways.
For more information regarding ING, call 407-328-0500 or visit www.inggof.com.
2012 ING Industry Honors Final Ballot
BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT
Rick LaRose, Head Golf Coach, University of Arizona (retired)
Jack Purcell, President and Publisher, LINKS Magazine
Joe Steranka, CEO, PGA of America (retired)
GOLF COURSE DESIGN
Ben Crenshaw & Bill Coore, Bandon Preserve, Bandon Dunes Oregon
Martin Hawtree, Trump International Golf Links, Aberdeen Scotland
Rod Whitman, Cabot Links, Inverness, Nova Scotia
PLAYER DEVELOMENT
Rick Grayson, Connie Morris Golf Learning Center
SNAG Golf
Tee It Forward, PGA of America
PRINT ADVERTISING – Product & Services
Golf Channel – Big Break Greenbrier: You Have To Break A Window
Mizuno Golf – The Gospel According To Luke
TaylorMade Golf – Love Comes With A Money Back Guarantee
PRINT ADVERTISING – Trade
Exsite – Clean Up Your Game
Yamaha – How To Handle Rush Hour
PRINT ADVERTISING – Travel & Real Estate
Central Oregon – Memories
Pinehurst – Championships Define It
Primland – Picture Scotland With A Blue Ridge Backdrop
PRODUCT INGENUITY – Emerging Companies
Innovex V-Motion TOUR Golf Ball
SCOR4161
SwingSmart
PRODUCT INGENUITY – Market Leaders
Adams Idea Tech V4 Hybrids
TaylorMade Golf RocketBallz Tour Fairway Woods
Titleist AP2 (712 Series) Irons
PR/PROMOTIONS
Adidas Golf
Bionic Gloves
Golf Mesquite Nevada
TOURNAMENT SERVICE
Billy Casper Golf
Harmon’s Heroes Foundation
The Western Amateur
TV COMMERCIAL
CBS Golf Promo – Costumes
Cobra – It’s Go Time
Kia – Michelle Wie Shooting Skeet
TV COMMERCIAL SERIES
Bridgestone Golf – Feherty In The Lab
LPGA – It’s Different Out Here
PING – With Hunter & Bubba
Contact:
Michael W. Jamison
mike@jamisongolf.com
407-328-0500, ext. 1
