(Grand Rapids, Mich.) Whether you’re a tournament player or just like to drive the beer cart, you’ll find something to love at the West Michigan Golf Show at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. Here are the highlights of the Show, better than ever in its 30th edition, on Feb. 9-11:
o At the Applied Imaging Seminar Stage, the Golf Show welcomes Meg Mallon, a World Golf Hall of Fame member and 18-time LPGA winner. (Meg will appear Friday & Saturday.) Other presenters include Alison Curdt, the 2015 LPGA Teacher of the Year; Joe Charles, Treetops; Jason Guss, Golf Digest’s Top Young Teacher list; Patti Butcher, Golf Channel Academy; Ian Hughes. GolfTEC; Jeff Caminiti, Maple Hill Golf.
o The Treetops Par-3 Challenge is a mainstay of the Show. Patrons vie for prizes and a chance at a $25,000 ace at a fully landscaped golf hole while raising funds for charity. With a large and protected grandstand nearby, it’s also a fun place just to watch great shots and big miss-es.
o Parents and junior golfers love the PGA Family Fun Zone where activities include: taking a swing at Golfzilla and GolfGator, large inflatable targets; clinics from The First Tee of West Michigan; and miniature golf. Plus the latest info on junior golf including the highly popular PGA Junior League and the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship. All juniors age 14 and under are ad-mitted free on Sunday with the first 100 receiving a free hat.
o Ladies’ Night is Friday and offers special events and giveaways just for women. The first 500 women on Friday receive a special gift.
o Check out the Trackman Performance Clubfitting area by the Ferris State PGM program and learn valuable data about your swing and equipment.
o Renew or sign up for a membership with the Golf Association of Michigan and receive a spe-cial gift as a bonus. Learn about GAM Golf Days- fun, casual one-day events at exclusive Michigan golf courses, public and private.
o Courtesy of the Michigan P.G.A., golf pros are giving free lessons all weekend, providing pa-trons with golf tips to prep them for skills contests at the show and the new season.
o Retail outlets and golf courses offer a great shopping experience for clothing, equipment, shoes, accessories and more. And get knowledgeable advice in the process.
o Book your golf getaway-whether for the Sunbelt soon or for sunny Michign this summer- at the Golf Show. Many exhibitors have show specials exclusive for patrons stopping at their booth.
Produced by ShowSpan, Inc., the West Michigan Golf Show is sponsored by Treetops Resort, Applied Imaging, Golf Association of Michigan, Michigan PGA and the Ferris State PGM pro-gram. Hours are 2:00 pm-9:00 pm, Friday; 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Saturday; and 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-14, and children 5 and under are free. A multi-day ticket for all 3 days is $15 and a twilight rate ticket is $7 for adults for the last two hours of the show each day. Tickets will be available at the door as well as online at www.westmichigangolfshow.com
Contact:
Carolyn Alt, ShowSpan, at 616-447-2860
Terry Moore, Sportserv Ltd., 616-490-0433, terry50moore@gmail.com
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