The “Tiger Woods return” buzz is starting to get louder – and clearer – with each passing day.
Woods’ swing coach Hank Haney flew into Orlando Sunday to spend a few days with his star student on the private practice range at Woods’ exclusive Isleworth neighborhood, according to a report by Golf Digest.
This follows a report last week that Woods was working diligently on his game at Isleworth. Fellow Isleworth resident Charles Howell III spoke with Woods and said the swing looked good.
With all this serious work on his golf game, the widely circulated prognostication that Woods will return to competitive golf this month is starting to resemble fact.
The interclub match between Lake Nona and Isleworth, an all-star exhibition, is set for March 22-23 inside the secure gates of Isleworth. That is followed two days later by the Arnold Palmer Invitational at nearby Bay Hill, a tournament Woods has won six times.
With the Masters at Augusta two weeks after Bay Hill, this seems a likely scenario for Woods first competitive golf since November, when his multiple extramarital affairs became public.
Woods’ undeniable career goal is to break Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major titles. This year’s majors lineup suits Woods to a tee – Augusta, Pebble Beach, St. Andrews and Whistling Straits. It is hard to believe he will pass up even one of these good chances to cut into Nicklaus’ lead.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Several companies already registered for 20th Anniversary ING Spring Conference in Pinehurst
We are still two months away from the start of the 20th Anniversary ING Spring Conference, but already several organizations and dozens of individuals have registered. The conference will take place May 9-13 at the beautiful and historic Pinehurst Resort.
Anyone in the golf industry and media is invited to attend (www.inggolf.com).
The non-profit International Network of Golf conducts this annual gathering of golf media and business leaders to exchange information, display products and develop and nurture business relationships.
Three equipment manufacturers made their attendance official in the past few days.
Adams Golf will participate in the complete conference schedule, including Demo Lab and the One-On-One Appointment Show. This marks the third consecutive year that Adams has been active in the conference. The company will be promoting its Speedline Fast 10 driver, among other clubs.
Also on board for the Pinehurst gathering is PowerBilt and its highly successful Air Force One driver and fairway woods. The clubheads of the Air Force One golf clubs are pressurized with nitrogen, are built with the thinnest face in golf and feature weightless face support for maximum trampoline effect. PowerBilt will participate in the Demo Lab and the One-On-One Appointment Show.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf, a supporter of ING for nearly 20 years, will be at Pinehurst promoting its red-hot R9 line and new apparel technology. Adidas has agreed to be the official conference shirt provider as well. Both TaylorMade and adidas will be in the one-On-One Appointment Show.
International Pairs returns to sponsor the ING World Finals Qualifier and participate in the ING One-On-One Appointment Show. The Qualifier will be conducted May 10 on the renowned Pinehurst No. 4, a Donald Ross design touched up by Tom Fazio. The winning duo in that best ball net points tournament will represent ING and the U.S.A. in the International Pairs World Finals. The twosome will receive a nearly all expenses paid trip to Scotland to compete against 36 other countries at Cameron House in Loch Lomond in October.
The schedule is jammed with educational, networking and product display opportunities. The highlights:
1) The ever-popular One-On-One Appointment Show, a series of private meetings between exhibitors and media to open lines of communication, create unique promotional programs, gather story materials and build relationships.
2) The State Of The Industry Breakfast. Workers from different segments of the golf industry will lead discussions on the current state of the golf business, with the hope of creating solutions to lead individuals and companies back into a positive direction.
3) The Demo Lab will feature companies large and small displaying their latest equipment and training gear on the practice range and green.
4) Education and self-improvement programs galore, including a session touching on the utilization of Social Media and marketing programs.
5) Motivational session with one of the best in the world, Chip Eichelberger, formerly of the Tony Robbins company.
Another terrific reason to attend this conference is the host site itself. Located in the North Carolina heartland, world-renowned Pinehurst Resort is a 2,000-acre historic property featuring spa, golf, tennis, family, events and leisure recreation. Widely known as the cradle of American golf, it has hosted more single golf championships than any other site in America, including the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup Matches, PGA Tour Championship and many others. In 2008 it became the only resort to top the coveted Travel +Leisure Golf Best Golf Resort list for an unprecedented third time, as chosen by its readers.
Having already hosted two U.S. Opens, Pinehurst Resort will become the first host site of back-to-back Men’s and Women’s U.S. Opens in 2014.
Those interested in attending may do so by visiting www.inggolf.com and clicking on Spring Conference. An electronic registration process is available.
For more information on ING, call 407-328-0500, ext. 4.
Anyone in the golf industry and media is invited to attend (www.inggolf.com).
The non-profit International Network of Golf conducts this annual gathering of golf media and business leaders to exchange information, display products and develop and nurture business relationships.
Three equipment manufacturers made their attendance official in the past few days.
Adams Golf will participate in the complete conference schedule, including Demo Lab and the One-On-One Appointment Show. This marks the third consecutive year that Adams has been active in the conference. The company will be promoting its Speedline Fast 10 driver, among other clubs.
Also on board for the Pinehurst gathering is PowerBilt and its highly successful Air Force One driver and fairway woods. The clubheads of the Air Force One golf clubs are pressurized with nitrogen, are built with the thinnest face in golf and feature weightless face support for maximum trampoline effect. PowerBilt will participate in the Demo Lab and the One-On-One Appointment Show.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf, a supporter of ING for nearly 20 years, will be at Pinehurst promoting its red-hot R9 line and new apparel technology. Adidas has agreed to be the official conference shirt provider as well. Both TaylorMade and adidas will be in the one-On-One Appointment Show.
International Pairs returns to sponsor the ING World Finals Qualifier and participate in the ING One-On-One Appointment Show. The Qualifier will be conducted May 10 on the renowned Pinehurst No. 4, a Donald Ross design touched up by Tom Fazio. The winning duo in that best ball net points tournament will represent ING and the U.S.A. in the International Pairs World Finals. The twosome will receive a nearly all expenses paid trip to Scotland to compete against 36 other countries at Cameron House in Loch Lomond in October.
The schedule is jammed with educational, networking and product display opportunities. The highlights:
1) The ever-popular One-On-One Appointment Show, a series of private meetings between exhibitors and media to open lines of communication, create unique promotional programs, gather story materials and build relationships.
2) The State Of The Industry Breakfast. Workers from different segments of the golf industry will lead discussions on the current state of the golf business, with the hope of creating solutions to lead individuals and companies back into a positive direction.
3) The Demo Lab will feature companies large and small displaying their latest equipment and training gear on the practice range and green.
4) Education and self-improvement programs galore, including a session touching on the utilization of Social Media and marketing programs.
5) Motivational session with one of the best in the world, Chip Eichelberger, formerly of the Tony Robbins company.
Another terrific reason to attend this conference is the host site itself. Located in the North Carolina heartland, world-renowned Pinehurst Resort is a 2,000-acre historic property featuring spa, golf, tennis, family, events and leisure recreation. Widely known as the cradle of American golf, it has hosted more single golf championships than any other site in America, including the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup Matches, PGA Tour Championship and many others. In 2008 it became the only resort to top the coveted Travel +Leisure Golf Best Golf Resort list for an unprecedented third time, as chosen by its readers.
Having already hosted two U.S. Opens, Pinehurst Resort will become the first host site of back-to-back Men’s and Women’s U.S. Opens in 2014.
Those interested in attending may do so by visiting www.inggolf.com and clicking on Spring Conference. An electronic registration process is available.
For more information on ING, call 407-328-0500, ext. 4.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Florida's Largest Golf Show a Big Hit
If you missed Florida’s Largest Golf Show this past weekend at the Tampa Fairgrounds, make sure you put it on your calendar for next year. It is well worth the drive over for Orlando area golfers.
The expo hall was full of exhibits of all types, from equipment to apparel to training aids. There were interactive displays, teaching clinics and travels deals from resorts as far away as Treetops Resort in Northern Michigan.
Exhibitors were very happy with attendance, especially the first two days.
“The crowd has been steady,” said George Baker, CEO of Razor Golf in Tampa. “It was real crowded on Saturday. We are very pleased.”
Joining Razor along equipment row and the indoor hitting area were companies such as TaylorMade Golf, Bridgestone, Callaway, Adams, TItleist and others.
Bionic Golf, maker of the popular and high-tech Bionic Glove, made the trip down from Louisville. “Very happy we came,” said Director of Marketing Cheryl Fink.
The show is conducted by Turner Williams Media of Brandon, FL.
The expo hall was full of exhibits of all types, from equipment to apparel to training aids. There were interactive displays, teaching clinics and travels deals from resorts as far away as Treetops Resort in Northern Michigan.
Exhibitors were very happy with attendance, especially the first two days.
“The crowd has been steady,” said George Baker, CEO of Razor Golf in Tampa. “It was real crowded on Saturday. We are very pleased.”
Joining Razor along equipment row and the indoor hitting area were companies such as TaylorMade Golf, Bridgestone, Callaway, Adams, TItleist and others.
Bionic Golf, maker of the popular and high-tech Bionic Glove, made the trip down from Louisville. “Very happy we came,” said Director of Marketing Cheryl Fink.
The show is conducted by Turner Williams Media of Brandon, FL.
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