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24th Annual ING Spring Conference June 1-4, 2014 Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City, NJ
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Golf Marketing Seminar At ING Spring Conference To Be Conducted By Jon Last
As the Internet becomes more and more integrated headquarters into our daily lives, creating and facilitating a of the successful marketing plan is more of a challenge conference, than ever before. hosting What do the latest trends tell us about the future of all of the marketing and communicating in the golf industry? educational That will be the featured topic in an educational sessions and session at the 24th Annual ING Spring Conference, most of the scheduled for June 1-4 at Resorts Casino Hotel in meal and Atlantic City. networking elements of the meeting. It was the first The Marketing Trends seminar, set for 10:15 casino hotel to open in Atlantic City, back in 1978. It a.m. on the first full day of the conference, will be has since undergone a major renovation, including conducted by Jon Last, Founder and President of the addition of the spectacular Margaritaville Sports and Leisure Research Group, a full service entertainment complex. marketing research consultancy that supports Nearly everyone at the conference can benefit from leading brands in sports, travel and media. participation in the ING One-On-One Appointment Last’s 25-plus years of professional experience Show, which will be held over two days at this includes seven years as VP Corporate Marketing year’s conference. It was created to place an for Golf Digest Companies, and eight years at the emphasis on business relations between the media PGA of America, where he oversaw marketing and golf companies, resorts, destinations and research, consumer marketing and retailing. entrepreneurs. A frequent speaker and featured columnist for Participating companies set up tabletop displays. Media Post’s Marketing: Sports, Last holds an Beginning at 8 a.m., private meetings will be held M.B.A. from Wharton and a B.A. from Tufts. He is every 20 minutes, for five hours over two days – a former national president of the U.S. Marketing Monday and Tuesday mornings of the conference. Research Association (MRA) and presently serves Another key element of the conference for on the national board of directors for the Executive exhibiting companies is the Demo Lab on Tuesday Women’s Golf Association and Marketing Research afternoon. Historic Atlantic City Country Club will Institute International. host this year’s ING Demo Lab, where companies Last will share recent research in his presentation, with golf equipment and training aids set up on the helping attendees gain a greater understanding range and putting green where attendees try the of how the utilization of Internet and Social Media products first hand. Companies that have verbally Marketing can blend with traditional marketing committed to participating in the Demo Lab so far methods in delivering messages to the golf include Bridgestone, Freedom Golf Association, consumer. RadiusRoll Putters, Personal Golf Fan, Razor Golf, Approximately 150 people will attend the 24th SNAG, and TaylorMade Golf. A total of nearly 20 Annual ING Spring Conference in Atlantic City. companies are expected to take part. Resorts Casino Hotel will serve as the official
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Interactive Social Media Workshops At ING ABOUT ING Spring Conference Will Offer Choices For CONTACT: 556 Teton Street Beginners, Advanced Lake Mary, FL 32746 PH: 407- 328- 0500 A pair of workshops at the 24th Annual ING FX: 407-878-4928--NEW! Spring Conference will help attendees en- mike@ jamisongolf. com hance their Social Media communication skills, www. inggolf. com based upon their current level of expertise. The conference is scheduled for June 1-4 at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. SOCIAL MEDIA: Attendees will choose which workshop to at- • Facebook: tend, based on their current knowledge of So- facebook. com/ InternationalNet- cial Media. The interactive Social Media work- workofGolf shops will help individuals learn how to best • LinkedIn: utilize Social Media in their lives and business- linkedin. com/groups?about= es. Should your company be on social media? &gid=2011921 What is coming down the pike and what does • Twitter: the future look like? Can social media benefit www. twitter. com/intlnetofgolf your company’s Google search ranking? Taylor Trusty, CEO of Blackstone Media in New York, will conduct a STAFF: workshop for those with intermediate or advanced skills in Social Me- Executive Director dia. He is a valued speaker with many past engagements, including Mike Jamison the Kentucky Press Association Annual Conference, Direct Marketing Association of Long Island, Louisville Chapter of the Kentucky Medi- Membership Director cal Group Management Association, and the Greater Louisville Inc. He has also conducted Social Media seminars each month for the Linda Jamison past three years at Blackstone Media. Charley Fitzwilliam, co-founder of The Brand Amp marketing agency Membership Coordinator in Southern California, will lead a workshop for beginners. Fitzwil- Michelle Maier liam’s company amplifies some of the biggest consumer lifestyle, electronics and fitness brands. He leads the agency’s digital and Sales Executives social media practice. The Brand Amp’s dynamic client roster (Tay- Jane Dally lorMade adidas-Golf, Qualcomm, VIZIO, Red Bull and Mizuno) has Jamie Davidson provided his team the ability to create innovative social media tactics and campaigns that amplify brands’ PR and advertising initiatives. Events Assistants The two workshops will take place at 11:15 on the first full day of the Mandy Bumgarner conference, June 2. It will immediately follow a Golf Marketing Trends Maddie Schiefelbein seminar conducted by Jon Last, Founder and President of Sports and Jim Smith Leisure Research Group, a full service marketing research consul- Jack O’Leary tancy that supports leading brands in sports, travel and media. Last will share recent research in his presentation, helping attendees gain a greater understanding of how the utilization of Internet and Social Media Marketing can blend with traditional marketing methods in delivering messages to the golf consumer. Newsletter for the International Network of Golf
TV Personality Mitch Laurance Myrtle Beach’s Award winning television show “On To Serve As Emcee For ING the Green Golf Video Showcase,” and is a Video Spring Conference Contributor and Host for Golf Getaways Magazine. Television and radio personality Mitch Laurance will In the world of entertainment, Laurance got his start serve as Master of Ceremonies for the 24th Annual in television as an Associate Director and Producer ING Spring Conference June 1-4 at beautiful Resorts on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” He then went on Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. to a career in front of the camera that has continued Laurance currently is Host of “Golf Connections with for more than 30 years. He was a series regular on Mitch Laurance” on TheGolfDirector.com, winner of HBO’s “Not Necessarily the News” and has had ING 2013 Outstanding Achievement in Radio award. numerous recurring roles on shows such as “LA Law,” A long list of prominent guests on his show includes “Matlock” and “Dawson’s Creek.” He most recently Annika Sorenstam, Tony Jacklin, Peter Jacobsen, Ben appeared on the FX Channel shows “The Riches” and Wright and Charlie Rymer. “Prison Break,” and the Lifetime series “Drop Dead Laurance has been the play-by-play commentator Diva.” for ESPN’s Championship Billiards for two decades. He is the Producer, Writer, Director and Host of Newsletter for the International Network of Golf
Travel Information To Help You Airport (20 minutes from hotel) and Philadelphia Plan Your Trip To The Conference International Airport (1 hour from hotel).
Note that registration deadline to receive the Early GROUND TRANSPORTATION Bird fee is April 18 – quickly approaching. ING will provide bus transportation to and from golf courses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. HOST HOTEL Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, For transport from airports to hotel, we recommend NJ 08401 AC BIG VAN -- WWW.BIGVANAC.COM 609-335-5485. They offer a $70 roundtrip fee from Reservations must be made by calling 888-797-7700 Philly to Resorts Casino Hotel and $20 from Atlantic before the cut-off date, May 20. You must identify City to Resorts Casino Hotel (minimum 4 passengers yourself with group code (VING14) in order to receive per trip). Send us your flight time and we will assist the group discount rate of $83 per night plus tax and in helping to pair you up with other attendees with fees. Resorts requires a one-night’s room deposit, per similar flights. room, to guarantee individual accommodations. If you have any questions, please give us FLIGHTS a call or email. The two closest airports are Atlantic City International Newsletter for the International Network of Golf
24th Annual ING SPRING CONFRENCE June 1-4, 2014 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ Plus One Deadline: April 18, 2014
Plus One Individual Attendees Referring ING Member!s Name Registration Form ______
(Exhibiting Companies & Sponsors use a different form)
Active Media (Definition: You have a recognized and creditable outlet for producing stories from this conference) ___4-Day Conference Package: $200 $125 if paid by April 18, 2014 - OR - ___Day-By-Day Fee: $50 per day Agency (Definition: You are employed by or contracted with a PR or Advertising Agency, or you sell media space for mags, TV, etc) ___4-Day Conference Package: $600 $395 if paid by April 18, 2014 - OR - ___Day-By-Day Fee: $125 per day Association (Definition: You are employed by or contracted with a creditable golf-related association ___4-Day Conference Package: $600 $395 if paid by April 18, 2014 - OR - ___Day-By-Day Fee: $125 per day Business (Anyone involved in the industry who does not fit in categories above; i.e. club manufacturers, resort/travel, designers, etc) ___4-Day Conference Package: $995 $750 if paid by April 18, 2014 - OR - ___Day-By-Day Fee: $250 per day (All 4-day packages include all scheduled non-golfing activities; for golf charges, see next section) Are you an ING member? - If not, please add $75 to cover your annual ING membership fee.
CHOOSE YOUR GOLF __Monday Scramble ($55); ___Monday W G C National Qualifier ($75); ___Wednesday Durland Cup Scramble ($55)
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HOTEL RESERVATIONS We are staying on the shore in the beatiful and renovated Resorts Casino Hotel at the special ING rate of $83 per room per night, plus tax and fees. Call 888-797-7700 and identify yourself as an ING member with the code VING14. Cut-off date for the special rate is MAY 20.
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24th Annual ING SPRING CONFRENCE June 1-4, 2014 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ Plus One Deadline: April 18, 2014
Plus One Exhibiting Company Referring ING Member!s Name Registration Form ______
PACKAGE CHOICES (all include full conference fee for ONE person)*** ___THE WORKS - $3,645; $2,695 if paid by April 18: Includes Display Table and appointment schedule in the ING One-One Appointment Show; Display Area in the ING Demo Lab; Individual Conference Fee for ONE. ___DEMO LAB PACKAGE - $2,395; $1,795 if paid by April 18: Includes Display Area in ING Demo Lab;Conference Fee for ONE.
___APPOINTMENT SHOW PACKAGE - $2,245; $1,695 if paid by April 18: Includes Display Table and appointment schedule in One-On-One Appointment Show; Conference Fee for ONE. ***Additional Individual Attendees from your company: $125 per day or $495 for the entire conference.
DISPLAY-ONLY FEES
___DEMO LAB - $1,650; $1,300 if paid by April 18: Includes Display Area in ING Demo Lab and conference fee for 1 day.
___APPOINTMENT SHOW - $1,450; $1,200 if paid by April 18: Includes Appointment Show Table and schedule, conference fee for a day.
Are you an ING member? - If not, please add $75 for each person attending the conference to cover annual ING membership fees. REGISTRATION DETAILS
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Golf: ___Monday Scramble ($55); ___Monday WGAT Qualifier ($75); ___Wednesday Scramble ($55); Handicap/Avg. Score______
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Golf: ___Monday Scramble ($55); ___Monday WGAT Qualifier ($75); ___Wednesday Scramble ($55); Handicap/Avg. Score______
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Billing address (if different from above)______DEADLINE: April 18, 2014. REFUNDS-Conference Fees: Written notice prior to March 1, 100 percent; March 1 to April 25, 50 percent; After April 25, no refunds.
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CARD TYPE______NUMBER______EXP.______AMOUNT______ NAME ON CARD______SIGNATURE______ RETURN: ING Membership, 556 Teton Street, Lake Mary, FL 32746 • PH: 407-328-0500; FAX: 407-878-4928; www.inggolf.com NE+ Bring new members into the O S ING and to the ING Spring U Conference in June and L YOU could be heading P + to PGA Village You Could Win a Trip to PGA Village A four-day, three-night golf vacation for two at the home of 27,000 PGA Professionals – PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, FL – highlights a JOIN terrific Grand Prize in ING’s “Plus One” conference attendance program. ING That trip and more will go to the person who earns the most points by bringing in new TODAY! members to the 24th Annual ING Spring Conference June 1-4 at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Any member who signs up at least one new attendee to the ING Spring Conference will earn a prize – a dozen golf balls, ING shirt or something of similar value. NEW THIS YEAR: A special runner-up prize will go to the person who signs up the most new attendees, IF that person does not win the Grand Prize (which is based on a points formula). THE GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Accommodations for three nights at the Perfect Drive Villas • Three rounds of golf for two at PGA Golf Club • Three days of breakfast for two at Champions Grille at PGA Golf Club • One-hour lesson for two at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance • Complimentary admission to The PGA Museum of Golf. HOW IT WORKS: Special Plus One entry forms for individual attendees and exhibitors are in this E-Newsletter. At the top of each form is a place for your name. • Write in your name and make copies of the forms. Bring new members into the You Could Win a Trip to PGA Village ING and to the ING Spring • Send appropriate entry form to your ABOUT PGA VILLAGE PLUS ONE RULES Conference in June and prospects (they must be NEW attend- PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, FL, is home ees to ING – no participation the past to 27,000 PGA Professionals. Ranked 1. Contest runs between January 5 years). among the ‘75 Best Golf Resorts’ by Golf 1, 2014 and May 2, 2014. Entries YOU could be heading • Send e-mail to mike@jamisongolf. Digest, PGA Village includes 54 holes received in the ING office outside com with the name of your prospect(s). of championship golf at PGA Golf Club, those dates are not eligible. to PGA Village • Follow up with your prospect(s) as masterfully designed by Tom Fazio and appropriate, reminding them of the Pete Dye; the best in golf training and 2. An attendee prospect is benefits of the ING Conference. teaching at the state-of-the-art 35-acre considered “new” if attendee has not That’s it. When your prospects become PGA Center for Golf Learning and participated in an ING You Could Win a Trip to PGA Village registered attendees, you will receive Performance; and all of the history of Conference in past five years. credit based on the following point the PGA’s storied existence at the PGA Attendee is considered “registered” system: Museum of Golf; all within one once his/her conference fee or BRING IN AN INDIVIDUAL ATTENDEE: spectacular golf resort that is owned deposit has been received. 4 points for each. and operated by The PGA of America – BRING IN AN APPOINTMENT SHOW professionals. 3. Disputes involving points credit EXHIBITOR: 7 points for each. The golf courses are spectacular, for specific entries will be settled BRING IN A DEMO LAB & headed by Fazio’s Wanamaker, ranked by the ING Executive Committee. If APPOINTMENT SHOW EXHIBITOR: in the top 25 in Florida by Golf.com. proper credit cannot be determined, 9 points for each. The variety of challenges across the the conflicting entries will split the The ING member with the most points three tracks is impressive. reward points equally. will win the Grand Prize. It’s that simple, A vast array of accommodations is and EVERYBODY wins. Why? The bigger available, including The Perfect Drive 4. Grand prize reservations are the attendance at the ING Spring Villas, which will host the ING winner. between the Grand Prize Winner Conference, the better it is for every- And outstanding dining options and Sponsor, and will be based on one. Let’s get started. PLUS ONE! include the Champions Grille at the availability. ING will not be involved PGA Golf Club. in establishing reservations, and is not responsible for any claims or NE+ disputes between the winner and O Grand Prize Sponsor. S SIGN UP 5. 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Member News & Notes PGA Professionals who attend one, in a short time generating more often than from the fair- the 24th Annual ING Spring a flood of crowd-sourced ideas way,” said Brian Bazzel, Taylor- Conference will earn Member from both inside and outside Made’s Senior Director of Metal- Service Requirement Credits. of the industry. “Hacking” an wood Creation. “We embraced Any PGA Professional who industry has been done in that fact to create a metalwood takes part in the complete con- several sectors, most notably that’s sized between a 3-wood ference program will earn 16 Silicon Valley, and is designed and driver and is designed to be Member Service Requirement to present original ideas, let the easy to hit off a tee.” Credits as “Non PGA Educa- community compound those Like the SLDR driver – the No. tion.” Those who attend por- thoughts without the vested 1 driver on the PGA Tour – the tions of the conference will earn interests that often cloud SLDR Mini Driver features a credits appropriate to the time in decisions by an established low-forward center of gravity attendance. industry. (CG) location that reduces spin. One session that is sure to be From there, most players ben- popular with PGA profession- At Monday’s event, Garcia efit from playing a higher loft als and all attendees is the recorded a score of 30 playing (what TaylorMade calls “lofting Marketing Trends seminar, set nine holes with up”) by combining a low for 10:15 a.m. on the first full 15-inch cups installed in the spin-rate with a high launch day of the conference. It will be greens, while Rose shot a 33. angle, which are the launch conducted by Jon Last, Founder conditions that promote and President of Sports and Lei- Previous experiments with the maximum distance. sure Research Group. 15-inch cup, including from its maiden voyage two weeks ago at Pauma Valley Country Club Volvik, the No. 1 Color Golf PGA TOUR stars Justin Rose in Southern California, have Ball on Tour, has signed profes- and Sergio Garcia headlined a produced faster rounds, lower sional golfer Craig Stadler to group of golf industry leaders at scores and more fun. A typical a two-year endorsement deal. Reynolds Plantation on Monday, 4:30 round is 3:45, and many Stadler won 13 times on the participating in a 15-inch-cup golfers are seeing a 10-stroke PGA TOUR, including the 1982 tournament hosted by Taylor- improvement in scores that Masters, and has nine wins on Made Golf. The event repre- typically include long putts and the Champions Tour, including sents the kickoff of the com- chip-ins from off the green. a victory last year at the 2013 pany’s commitment – up to $5 Encompass Championship. million over the next five years - Stadler will play a Volvik golf to support Hack Golf in alliance TaylorMade Golf Company ball for the 2014 and 2015 with the PGA of America, to recently announced the launch Champions Tour seasons. In make the sport more accessible of the SLDR Mini Driver, a 2013, Stadler made 20 of 21 and fun for new players. 260cc metalwood equipped cuts and had four Top 10 with a 43.5” shaft, designed to finishes to earn $573,597 on Introduced at the PGA Merchan- promote distance and accuracy the Champions Tour. He dise Show in Orlando earlier in off the tee for players who fre- finished 28th in the 2013 the year, Hack Golf is an open quently drive with their 3-wood. Charles Schwab Cup Points. innovation initiative aimed at “Tour pros and better amateurs making golf more fun for every- often hit their 3-wood off the tee Member News & Notes Back9Network, the golf lifestyle “The Gicleé printing process administered by GolfTest USA, multiplatform media network, has been able to produce true JumboMax® Golf Grips out- has renewed its ambassador- replicas of the original paint- performed standard golf grips in ship deal with professional golf- ings,” said Vlad Gribovsky of head-to-head testing in nearly er Cheyenne Woods. For the TPK Golf. “The difference in every category and were award- last year, Woods has served as color, brightness and shading ed the company’s Seal of Excel- a special correspondent for the (and how that affects depth lence and its Highest Achieve- network, covering major PGA perception) is amazing. Bud’s ment Award. Tour events and contributing to works were never sold as col- “We are awarding the Jum- editorial content for Back9Net- lectibles, but that is changing as boMax Grip our 5-Star Rating work.com. production has started on 5,000 which is based on the results sets that will be numbered and achieved in this test,” said signed by Bud in the next six Wayne Williams of GolfTest months. This is the only edition USA. “By using the JumboMax PowerBilt recently debuted the that will ever be produced, mak- Grip on their clubs golfers will latest rendition of its popular Air ing them true collectibles that hit straighter and more consis- Force One driver, the Air Force will likely appreciate greatly in tent shots and play better golf One DFX. DFX stands for Deep value.” overall. “ Face Extreme. Once the golfers stand over this driver, they will see the difference. The clubface PGA Golf Club has unveiled a The Executive Women’s Golf is now 5 mm deeper than the friendly, yet sophisticated, state- Association honored LPGA previous version, which catches of-the-art online reservation and World Golf Hall of Fame the ball at impact slightly longer system, that enables golfers to member Carol Mann with the and combines with the nitrogen easily “Book Online and Save” EWGA Leadership Award during inside the clubhead to create re- on advanced tee times via the its Empower ‘14 Conference in duced spin and more distance. web and mobile-phone applica- San Antonio, Texas, April 6-8. “We reduced the nitrogen pres- tions. Resort golf customers are sure to 80 pounds, for better now able to reserve their rounds impact feel,” says Ross Kvinge, at the facility as much as six The CHR Group, a New York President of PowerBilt. “This months in advance, a tremen- City-based integrated market- new amount of nitrogen gener- dous expansion from the previ- ing services holding company, ates a tremendous trampoline ous 45-day booking window. has acquired Raker Goldstein effect for increased ball speed. Designed by Golfswitch, the & Co. The six-person public new yield management system relations firm, led by Managing is similar in its structure to what Directors Heidi Raker and Thanks to advancements in is used in both the hotel and Stuart Goldstein, will maintain technology, golf’s most imagi- airline industries, which will their brand and operate from nary course, the world famous enable golfers instant access to The CHR Group’s corporate “Infamous 18 Holes” created discounts during times of headquarters in New York City. 30+ years ago by golfer/artist excess supply. The Raker Goldstein deal will Loyal H. (Bud) Chapman are represent The CHR Group’s now available in art collector tenth acquisition since the hold- quality prints. In independent player testing ing company’s founding in 2012. Jay Sigel To Receive ING Dennis Walters Courage Award At The ING Spring Conference Jay Sigel, one of the most amateur titles. In 1983, he became on a career in insurance, while decorated amateur golfers in U.S. the only golfer ever to win the U.S. competing at the highest levels of history, has been named recipient Amateur and U.S. Mid-Amateur amateur golf. of the ING’s Dennis Walters in the same year. He was the low His dream of playing professional Courage Award. amateur in two U.S. Opens and golf finally came true at the age of The presentation will be made at four Masters. 50, when he joined the Senior PGA the 24th Annual ING Spring Con- Sigel’s amateur golf career was Tour in 1994, Accolades include ference June 1-4 at Resorts Casino almost ended by a freak accident in Rookie of the Year honors, eight Hotel in Atlantic City during the 1963 while a sophomore at Wake tour victories and career earnings Tuesday night banquet. Forest. He had been named to the of over $9 million. The Dennis Walters Courage All-American as a freshman. As for giving back, Sigel has done Award goes to an individual who “I was trying to hold open a dormi- far more than his share. has overcome great odds to play, tory door for a fraternity brother,” He sits on the Corporate Advisory and contribute to, the game of golf. Sigel said, “and my hand went Board for the American Cancer The award is named after Dennis through the glass. It ruptured the Society, and is the president of Walters, a professional golfer para- ulnar nerve, which is the crazy the Greater Philadelphia Scholas- lyzed from the waist down after a bone nerve.” tic Golf Association and the First golf cart accident who has since The injury left him with 65-percent Tee of Philadelphia chapter. He become one of the leading trick strength in his right hand, and hosts the Annual Jay Sigel Invita- shot performers in golf. forced him to make some swing tional Golf Tournament at his home Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, changes so he could continue to course, Aronimink Golf Club. The Sigel was a dominant amateur play the game. One of the main proceeds from this tournament ben- golfer worldwide. He compiled changes was lessening the grip efit prostate cancer research at the victories in the U.S. Amateur, Brit- pressure in his right hand. University of Pennsylvania. ish Amateur and U.S. Mid-Ama- The accident also changed his ca- Sigel has three daughters and cur- teur, competed on nine Walker Cup reer path. Sigel had been targeting rently resides in Berwyn, PA, with teams, and won numerous other the PGA Tour, but decided instead wife Betty. The Scene and Seen Around ING VISIT the ING website... You’re On It! www.INGgolf.com Newsletter for the International Network of Golf 2014 Executive Committee President John Glozek See You In Golfing Magazine At Large George Baker Atlantic City Razor Golf Tiss Dahan Ariat International, Inc. VISIT Tony Leodora TL Golf Services the ING website... Andy Mears Freedon Golf Association Executive Director Mike Jamison Jamison Golf Group 2014 Advisory Board Dave Cordero TaylorMade-adidas Golf Jane Dally On Course Strategies Ron Garl Ron Garl Golf Course Design Holly Geoghegan Golf Marketing Services Mike Kern Philadelphia Daily News From the President Cody Law You’re On It! Golf Mesquite Nevada I have a simple message... I hope Dominic Selfa to see you at the ING Spring Bridgestone Golf Conference in Atlantic City the first week of June. Pam Swensen Executive Women’s Golf Association www.INGgolf.com Joe Wieczorek The Media Group Greg Wires Golf Minnesota