LAKE MARY, FL (May 6, 2015) – A jammed-packed schedule worthy of a Silver Anniversary celebration is awaits attendees of the 25th Anniversary ING Spring Conference May 31-June 3 at beautiful and historic Mission Inn Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL.
The non-profit International Network of Golf will conduct this annual gathering of media and golf industry companies and leaders. ING is where “media connects with the golf industry.”
Everyone in the golf industry and media is invited to attend the conference and address the key issue of growing the game of golf. Visit www.inggolf.com for information and registration forms.
“I’ve been attending the ING Spring Conference for many years now and I don’t recall seeing content of this level,” said Andy Mears of Freedom Golf Association and a member of the ING Executive Committee. “This may be the best conference schedule ever.”
For the complete conference schedule, visit ING Conference Schedule.
Here are some schedule highlights:
• The ever-popular One-On-One Appointment Show, where exhibitors will have pre-scheduled, 20-minute private meetings with media and attendees of their choice.
• The Demo Lab, where manufacturers will display their latest clubs and training aids for attendees to test first-hand. Demo Lab will include exhibitions by Dennis Walters, 3-year-old Tommy Morrisey and several athletes from the ParaLong World Championships in Mesquite, NV.
• The 25th Anniversary Reunion Dinner. Former ING members are invited to attend the Tuesday night awards dinner and play in the Durland Cup on Wednesday morning. Among the awards being presented at the dinner is the Dennis Walters Courage Award, presented to someone who has overcome great odds to contribute to the game of golf. Walters will be on hand to present the award to E.Q. Sylvester of the Freedom Golf Association.
• Motivational speech by D. J. Gregory, founder of the Walking For Kids Foundation which allows PGA TOUR Professionals and sports fans the opportunity to support several children’s charities.
• “Growth of the Game From the Trenches Up” panel; panelists include John Johnson, SNAG Golf, David Windsor, Adaptive Golf Academy, Pam Swensen, EWGA, Mike Tinkey, NGCOA, Kevin Unterreiner, Hack To Jack Golf Reality TV Show, moderator: Les Schupak.
• iMapMyTeam workshop, customized for ING attendees by founder Connie Charles.
• Performance Enhancement workshop conducted by renowned mental coach Dr. Robert Winters.
• Social Media Marketing workshop by expert Dawn Jensen.
• The WAGT National Qualifier. This individual stroke play net competition will be divided into five flights. Winners of those flights will earn complimentary entry and accommodations in the World Amateur Golfers Tour National Championship Sept. 24-26 at Shawnee Inn & Resort.
• Plus, the many networking sessions that ING is famous for, including special contests for great prizes.
To register for the ING Conference, or to find out more about ING, visit www.inggolf.com, or call 407-328-0500.
ABOUT ING
The International Network of Golf has been networking the golf industry since 1990. Anyone in the golf industry or media, at any level, can benefit from being a member of ING. We all have our roles in the golf industry, but we come together under the ING umbrella to help each other grow our businesses and careers.
Along with the Spring Conference, ING also conducts the ING Fall Forum in Mesquite, NV, in September, offers discounts for players and exhibitors in the Myrtle Beach World Amateur in late August, offers the ING Hospitality Room at the PGA Merchandise Show for its members, and conducts the annual ING Media Awards and the ING Industry Honors programs. www.inggolf.com.
ABOUT MISSION INN RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB
Located in the storied Central Florida town of Howey-in-the-Hills, Mission Inn Resort & Club is an elegant, 1,100-acre destination resort located just 35 minutes from Orlando. Mission Inn is renowned for its picturesque rolling hills, orange groves and shimmering lakes.
There are two signature courses at Mission Inn – El Campeon’ which opened in 1917 and Las Colinas, a Gary Koch design. The golf experience is truly remarkable from the scenery-hills that roll and pitch, mature pine and magnolia trees that tower, eagles and ospreys that fly overhead. The terrain of this part of Central Florida, originally orange groves, provides up to 85 feet of elevation changes.
Featuring distinct Spanish Colonial architecture and luxurious amenities, Mission Inn offers Orlando area travelers a choice of accommodations ranging from deluxe hotel rooms and club suites to one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with stunning resort and golf course view. www.missioninnresort.com.
Contact:
Mike Jamison
mike@jamisongolf.com
407-328-0500
