Geoffrey Zakarian, Carla Hall and Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar
headline interactive cooking demonstrations at KitchenAid Fairway Club
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 4, 2016 – KitchenAid, a premium brand of the Whirlpool Corporation, has announced today a celebrity chef lineup as part of its sixth year as the presenting sponsor of the Senior PGA Championship and its designation as the Official Home Appliance brand of The PGA of America. Television chefs Geoffrey Zakarian, Carla Hall, Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar will attend and participate in the 77th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Michigan, over Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-29.
Foodies and golf fans alike will be able to interact with the KitchenAid brand in its fan experience center in the KitchenAid Fairway Club, adjacent to the first tee at Harbor Shores. The KitchenAid Fairway Club will feature interactive cooking and cocktail demonstrations from celebrity chefs Geoffrey Zakarian (Winner of The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs on Food Network), Carla Hall (Top Chef on Bravo) and husband-and-wife duo Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar (Extra Virgin Americana on The Cooking Channel). Joining them will be well-known spirits and bourbon expert Tim Laird (Brown Forman in Louisville) and local chefs Luke Caenepeel (Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, Michigan) and Brad Hindsley (Spire Farm-to-Fork Cuisine in LaPorte, Indiana). The demonstration schedule is as follows:
• Thursday, May 26
o 1 p.m.: Geoffrey Zakarian
o 2:30 p.m.: Luke Caenepeel
• Friday, May 27
o 1 p.m.: Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar
o 2:30 p.m.: Tim Laird, spirited cocktail demonstration
• Saturday, May 27
o 1 p.m. Carla Hall
o 2:30 p.m. Brad Hindsley
“We could not be more excited with the lineup of charismatic celebrity chefs at the KitchenAid Fairway Club this year,” said Deb O’Connor, Director of Global Partnerships for KitchenAid. “Geoffrey, Carla, Gabriele and Debi are known for their dynamic personalities and they will definitely be fan favorites at this year’s Championship with their remarkable energy and delicious recipes.”
In addition to celebrity chef appearances, the KitchenAid Fairway Club will offer more features for fans of cooking and golf. Attendees can interact with a variety of KitchenAid appliances, ranging from the iconic KitchenAid® Stand Mixer to newer, more modern products including the Artisan Mini Stand Mixer, Pro Line Blenders and a suite of black stainless major appliances.
This year marks the 77th edition of the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, the most historic and prestigious event in senior golf. It will return to Harbor Shores again in 2018. Fans can learn more about the brand sponsorship and get updates at Twitter.com/KitchenAid_Golf and Facebook.com/SPGAKitchenAid.
Tickets to the 77th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid may be purchased online at SPGA2016.com or by calling the Championship office at 269-487-3200.
About KitchenAid
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen, with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand’s partnership with Susan G. Komen®, is now in its 13th year and has raised more than $9 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand, visit KitchenAid.com or join us at Facebook.com/KitchenAid and Twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
About the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid
The Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, the most historic and prestigious senior major, features the strongest field in senior golf. Eligible players this year include 2014 and 2015 Champion Colin Montgomerie, John Daly, Fred Couples, Davis Love III and Vijay Singh. For more information about the 77th Senior PGA Championship, or to buy tickets, visit SrPGA.com or call 1-800-PGA-GOLF (800-742-4653).
Contact:
Audrey Wayne
KemperLesnik
312.888.2104
audrey.wayne@kemperlesnik.com
