CHICAGO, Illinois (December 14, 2016) – The 34th Annual Chicago Golf Show® today formally announced French Lick Resort as the Show’s Presenting Sponsor for 2017.
“We are very pleased and extremely excited to have French Lick Resort as Presenting Sponsor of the 2017 Chicago Golf Show®,” said Tom Corcoran, operator of the Show. “French Lick recently was named one of the ‘Best Resorts in the Americas’ by a prominent national golf magazine and we are proud to be able to showcase their outstanding facility to our loyal, golf-loving attendees.”
A National Historic Landmark, Indiana-based French Lick will host the 2017 Senior LPGA Championship presented by Old National Bank. In 2015 French Lick hosted the Senior PGA Championship, won by Colin Montgomerie.
“French Lick Resort is thrilled to be Presenting Sponsor of the 2017 Chicago Golf Show®,” said Brendan Sweeney, director of golf media relations and player development at French Lick. “We look forward to interacting with Chicago Golf Show® attendees and helping them get to know – or get reacquainted with – our magnificent property and our two world class golf courses, the Dye Course and the Ross Course.”
The 2017 Chicago Golf Show® is scheduled for Feb. 24-26 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The show’s Presenting Sponsor, French Lick Resort of French Lick, Indiana, recently was ranked among the “Best Resorts in the Americas” by Golf Digest magazine.
Over the last five years, some 15,000 to 20,000 people have attended the show each year, according to show officials.
About The Chicago Golf Show
Founded in 1984 and now in its 34th year, The Chicago Golf Show® is the nation’s oldest consumer golf show and one of the largest. The three-day show typically features more than 300 exhibitors and attracts between 15,000 and 20,000 visitors.
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About French Lick Resort
French Lick Resort is a $600 million historic restoration and casino development spread dramatically across 3,000 scenic acres. It encompasses both the French Lick Springs Hotel and the West Baden Springs Hotel, which have been fully restored to their original sophistication and luxury, combine for 689 rooms and are located about one mile apart. The casino, built adjacent to the French Lick Springs Hotel, opened in 2006. West Baden Springs, with its spectacular massive dome, opened in 2007 after having not been used for its original luxurious purpose since 1932. Other facilities and amenities at this world-class golf resort destination include two spas with a 36 treatment rooms (they continue to offer the Pluto Mineral Springs bath), over 51,000 square feet of gaming space, 165,000 square feet of meeting space and a variety of dining and entertainment options. Free shuttle buses serve golfers and visitors from around the world. Visit www.frenchlick.com
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