Novi Golf Show will give golfers a case of Spring Fever this weekend

 It's finally here. The Novi Golf Show will take place this weekend and for three days, meet local and resort golfers, those that influence the game and find great deals on golf.


The first sign of Spring is here – The Michigan Golf Show comes to the Suburban Collection Showplace this Friday March 1st through Sunday March 3rd.  The Michigan Golf Show features over 400 Exhibitors from all over the United States and Canada with once a year discount on everything in golf.  From premiere resort stays and fabulous apparel to state of the art equipment and the greatest golf courses.  The Michigan Golf Show also is highlighted by interactive contests and hands on fun throughout the event.  From “Longest Drive” and “Guess Your Distance” contests to professional instruction and the 2013 Demo Area.  In addition, each attendee will receive a year’s subscription to Golf Digest with their paid admission and the first 500 people Sunday morning will receive a sleeve of Bridgestone golf balls.
Todd Smith, owner of the Michigan Gold Show, says “There is something new this year! We have a brand new smart phone app designed to help attendees find any exhibitor product or service they want from their smart phone.
Todd continues, “in addition there are some great new exhibitors as well as all the traditional favorites are back offering incredible Michigan Golf Show discounts you have to see to believe.  The bargains are almost unbelievable.
Friday 2 pm to 8 pm
Saturday 9am to 7 pm
Sunday 10am to 5 pm
Admission $10, Children 12 and under are Free
www.michigangolfshow.com
For more information or to speak with Todd Smith call Show Promotions at 5217/548-1200
For media access or interview information call Craig Bender, Broadcast Selections & Sales Inc. at 248/684-4242 ex 24 or cell 313/409-9099

Contests and Offers: Wanna Play golf with Dustin Johnson

     Not this morning withstanding. Sure there is plenty of snow in Arizona but for now you can enter to play in a foursome with Dustin Johnson the day after the completion of the Masters. Arguably one of the most fun days in golf, ESPN, hollywood celebrities and possibly you will be on hand in Myrtle Beach, joining many PGA Touring pros for an extremely fun time. To enter the contest, click below the picture and fill in the blanks. Good luck!



http://www.golfholiday.com/landing/sweeps/?adcode=754&sourcecode=11&cmpid=email_gh2013-208

OU Golf is 9th in California Tournament

MEN'S GOLF: Oakland improves on Day Two of Folino Invitational

INDUSTRY, Calif. — Nick Cunningham fired a 76 and Mark Foster shot a 77 to pace the Oakland men's golf team in the second round of the Folino Invitational on Monday at Industry Hills Golf Club. The Golden Grizzlies finished with a team score of 313 on Day Two and stand in ninth place overall (629/+53).

"We were hoping for a little more improvement today," said Oakland coach Russ Cunningham. "If we can string together a few more quality shots, I think the confidence and execution will more closely match our skill level."

Foster has a 36-hole total of 155 (+11) and is in a tie for 31st place. Evan Bowser is right behind Foster at 156 (+12) and is in a tie for 35th place, while Cunningham is tied for 40th place at 158 (+14).

UC Irvine continues to lead the tournament, posting a score of 287 (-1) and a two-day total of 577 (+1). The Anteaters lead Long Beach State by six shots.
The final round will begin on Tuesday morning.

Interview with Michigan Golf Show Founder Craig Smith

     Some say that if a groundhog sees its shadow that there are six more weeks of winter. While I do not pay any attention to that old tale I do know that when the Michigan Golf Show appears at the Novi Expo Center that spring will truly be here within six weeks after the show if now sooner. The Michigan Golf Show in Novi kicks off the golf season highlighting over 400 exhibitors with great deals on every aspect of the golf game! Retailers! Resorts! Travel! Destinations! Over 100 Michigan Courses! And a variety of "hands-on" activities will get you ready for this golfing season. The show runs from March 2nd through the fourth and I cannot wait. Todd Smith founded the current golf show over 20 years ago and he tells us why the golf show is so popular.

JA: Todd, over the last 20 years, the Michigan Golf Show has steadily grown to become perhaps the largest one in the country. How did it become that way?

TS: The Michigan Golf show started with the idea of an event that was focused just on golf and to cater to those people who may not be the best golfers but love the game. At the same time many of the scratch golfers wanted to experience an event that touches on all aspects of their golf game. Over the years many golfers have found that this is the one place where they can try all sorts of equipment and to talk to almost every golf resort.

JA:Golfers really like to demo equipment. What are some of the tools golfers can use at the show to swing clubs and test the other latest equipment?

TS:The Michigan Golf show has two 80 foot hitting nets that offer a chance to try the latest in clubs and also receive free pro instruction and tips from many area pros

JA:What do some of the resort and course owners say is important to let golfers know they are available for business for the 2012 season?

TS: Many of the resorts are running very strong specials at prices that they have never been so low. They need a means to communicate that to the public and to announce some of the improvements to their properties in the past year. Many of the resorts are packaging specials with a variety of other courses so that a person can actually have the best of all worlds and play two or more resorts.

JA: How do exhibitors gauge this and your Kalamazoo Golf Show for how business will turn out for the coming year?

TS: The Michigan Golf show starts the spring and summer off for all the exhibitors. They have found that this is a great way to fill in large blocks for the coming year on resort stays and also get their equipment sales off to a large start. Usually most courses in the area have opened within 3 or so weeks of the Show so the exhibitors know the season is just around the corner

JA:What trend do you see golfers gravitating to in the next decade from equipment to golf vacations?

TS:Me are seeing more all in one vacation resort stays which will have a wide variety of amenities for both the golfer and perhaps their friends. Golfers are expecting a higher level of service and have become a little more decerning on the golf course conditions. Equipment we expect to see more shaft and head technology to advance a general golf players game. Larger heads are not as important as the engineering of individual clubs to correct weaknesses in the golfers game

JA: Many states say they are a vacation destination and some have both the courses and climate to golf year around. What makes Michigan such a destination for golfers everywhere?

TS:Because we go stir crazy in the Winter!!!!!!!!!!!

You will have a chance to get discount tickets in the Oakland Press, online and at some golf retailers.

Shake and bake meth lab found on golf course

     Golf and meth do not seem to go together. In a scene not seen out of Breaking Bad, the iconic tv show that will make its last stand this summer, strange going on's in a porta potty have investigators getting out the magnifing glasses at an Oklahoma city golf course. To see the news reyport with the reporter reactions, click below. 

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/d9H6c?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=golf

Hit Taylor Made Irons and receive a bucket of golf balls

I recently purchase some Rocketballz (last year's edition) and purchased a set of irons to go with my Rocketballz driver and  3 wood. Taylor Made is betting the same. Just fill in the link listed below and you can get a bucket of balls. You might say how big is the bucket. Click on the local retailer as each has a different policy. 

http://sitebuilder.serranomobile.com/tm_onebucket/?q=store_locator

Snow Scramble is filled for dedicated winter golfers at White Lake Inn

     Some people call golfing in the snow crazy but for those that are dedicated enough to do it, it can be a lot of fun and this type of event is catching on. 

Video story on the Oakland Press and archived on You Tube below. 

The Oakland Press story

http://youtu.be/xONarEckNkg


Click on Detroit Video Story

http://youtu.be/bqj3wTGz5zE

Contest: Is BANDON DUNES on your bucket list?

It should be fair to say that most golfers have a bucket list of places to play golf before they kick the... bucket.

On top of the list is Augusta National and Pebble Beach and Bandon Dunes in Oregon is certainly a place on many players final list.  The opportunity below will allow one lucky winner a chance to play golf for two people and stay at the resort. Good luck!
http://taylormadegolf.com/contest-onebucket/contest-onebucket,default,pg.html?bhn_mid=4750401&bhn_rid=1992596909&cid=tm-email-one-bucket