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NEW ING AWARD HONORS STEPHENSON Two Awards Presentations On ING Spring Schedule Edcuational Sessions Taking Shape For ING Spring Conference

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The ING UPDATE PUBLICATION Corkcicle. AWARDS NIGHT AT 29TH ANNUAL ING SPRING CONFERENCE New ING Jan Stephenson Entrepreneur Award Will Go To Its Namesake

The International Network of Golf has created the ING Jan Stephenson Entrepreneur Award, recognizing outstanding business achievement in the golf industry. The award periodically will go to “a person who has utilized innovative and leadership abilities while develop- ing an idea into a successful venture in the golf industry.” And the first recipient will be the award’s namesake, 2019 World Golf Hall Of Fame inductee Jan Stephenson. She will be recognized at the 29th Annual ING Spring Conference, set for May 19-23, 2019 at the Chateau Elan Hotel and Conference Center in Sebring, FL. The ceremony will take place at the Tuesday night banquet. Stephenson will enter the Word Golf Hall of Fame this June thanks to a playing career that produced 41 world- wide victories, 16 LPGA Tour wins, three major champi- onships including the 1983 U.S. Open Championship, and 10 LPGA Legends Tour victories. She joins fellow ING Member Dennis Walters, , Peggy Kirk Bell and Billy Payne as the newest inductees. Her ventures in the golf industry carry Hall of Fame credentials as well. They include: • Jan Stephenson Wines. Her award-winning lineup includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Jan’s Reserve. • Golf course design - Generally acknowledged as the first woman pro to turn her hand to architecture, Stephen- son interned with Pete and Alice Dye before striking out on her own as an architect. Working with their son Perry Dye, Stephenson designed Walkabout Golf Club in Mims, FL. • Golf course ownership – With partners Mike and those who protect our freedoms every day. I have come Diane Vandiver, Stephenson took over a struggling to deeply appreciate the extraordinary gift of freedom the Tarpon Woods Golf Club in East Lake, FL. They have Military provides to this great country and refurbished the popular track and turned it into a Purple to the world.” The foundation has been recognized as a Heart course, one of five in the country. The support staff partner organization by the Military Order of the Purple is comprised entirely of military veterans, and caters to Heart Service Foundation. that segment of the golfing population. • Jan Stephenson Silver Rum. This is a premium White • Jan Stephenson’s Crossroads Foundation. Says Rum made with green sugarcane and high quality molas- Jan, “I started Jan Stephenson’s Crossroads Founda- ses and artfully proofed with Artesian well water. tion to provide assistance and emotional healing to Energiz AWARDS NIGHT AT 29TH ANNUAL ING SPRING CONFERENCE Tom Mirus To Receive The ING Dennis Walters Courage Award

Tom Mirus, who for over 20 years has volunteered to assist the United States Blind Golf Association in various capacities, has been named recipient of the ING’s Dennis Walters Courage Award. The presentation will be made at the 29th Annual ING Spring Conference, set for May 19-23, 2019 at the Chateau Elan Hotel and Conference Center in Sebring, Florida. The Dennis Walters Courage Award goes to an individual who has overcome great odds to play, and contribute to, the game of golf. It is presented by the non-profit International Network of Golf, where media and the golf industry connect. Anyone in the golf business or media who covers golf is eligible to join ING and attend the conference. The award is named after Dennis Walters, a paralyzed from the waist down after a golf cart accident who has since become one of the leading trick shot performers in golf. Walters plans on attending the ING Spring Conference to present the award to Mirus at the Tuesday Night Banquet. Mirus is the only known vision impaired / legally blind golfer to earn a PGA card. He was born with cataracts in both of his eyes, yet in his prime posted a 4 handicap. He received a scholarship to play golf at Murray State University in Kentucky, and went on to compete in NCAA sanctioned tournaments and serve as golf professional at numerous prestigious clubs. Mirus, who is the Director of the highly successful Golfweek Amateur Golf Tour in Orlando, has served as the Senior Rules Officials of the USBGA since 1998. He also serves as the USBGA Director of Educa- tion, and conducts seminars for fellow PGA/LPGA professionals about teaching and coaching blind golfers. He also directs several tournaments for blind golfers around the country. Mirus is a special volunteer who brings a professional touch to the organization and exemplifies the designation “friend of the USBGA and blind golf”.

The ING UPDATE PUBLICATION Educational Sessions Taking Shape For ING Spring Conference

Three educational sessions are on the schedule on among other successful ventures. Wednesday afternoon at the 29th Annual ING Spring Carroll’s Green Keepers company is an offshoot of Conference May 19-23 at Chateau Elan Hotel & his family’s ultra successful EPC plastics company. Conference Center in Sebring, FL. It’s a manufacturing business which produces The first session of ING University will feature a mechanical engineered components from scientific panel of successful entrepreneurs discussing the ups resins for the medical, automotive, aircraft, fire, and downs of turning a blossoming idea into a safety, homeland security and military markets and successful business in the golf industry. employs around 100 people. Carroll decided to So far two people have committed as panelists: utilize the expertise, products and machinery to World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Jan Stephenson develop a line of golf accessories, including popular and Frank Carroll, Co-Founder of Green Keepers 4 Yards More golf tees. golf accessories. Others will be added between now and the ING Stephenson followed up her Hall of Fame golf Spring Conference. career with several successful ventures into The second ING University session will focus on businesses. She designed the Walkabout Golf Club generational marketing and will be led by a course in Florida, developed the successful Jan representative from Florida’s marketing arm, Visit Stephenson line of wines, and became the owner Florida. The final sessions will be a session about of Tarpon Woods Golf Club in Tarpon Springs, Social Media Marketing. More details to follow.

Energiz 29th Annual ING Spring Conference

May 19-23, 2019 – Chateau Elan Hotel & Conference Center, Sebring, FL TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE TIME EVENT SITE

SUNDAY, May 19

12 pm -7 pm Conference Check-In Panoz Boardroom 4 pm ING Advisory Board Meeting Salon A 6 pm ClubConferenceING Orientation Salon B 7 pm Welcome Reception Rafter T Ranch 9MONDAY pm Hairpin Lounge

7 am-8:30 pm Conference Check-In Panoz Boardroom Breakfast On Your Own 8:45 am Golf Tournaments Highlands Ridge North 2 pm Lunch with Guest Speaker Lemans 3 3:30 pm-5:30 pm ClubAppointment Show Stage 1ING Lemans 1&2 Dinner On Your Own 8TUESDAY pm Hairpin Lounge

7 am Conference Check-In Panoz Boardroom 8:30 am Breakfast Sun ‘N Lake 9:30 am -Noon Demo Lab Sun ‘N Lake 12:45 pm Committees Lunch & 2020 Site Announcement Lemans 3 2:15 pm-5:15 pm Appointment Show Stage 2 ClubING Lemans 1&2 7:30 pm Conference Banquet Lemans 1&2 9WEDNESDAY pm Hairpin Lounge

Breakfast On Your Own 8:45 am Durland Cup Sun ‘N Lake 1:45 pm Mentor-ING Lunch Lemans 3 3 pm ING University 1 Lemans 2 4 pm ING University 2 Lemans 2 5:15 pm ING Talks 1 Lemans 2 5:15 pm ClubING Talks 2ING Lemans 1 6 pm Golf Awards Reception Lemans 3 THURSDAY7:30 pm (Extend Your Stay) Hairpin Lounge

8:30 am Advisory Board Breakfast Salon A Throughout The Day Special Activities, Tours & Golf TBD Evening Drag Racing and Track Tour Sebring Raceway

The ING UPDATE PUBLICATION 29th Annual ING Spring Conference May 19-23, 2019 Chateau Elan Hotel & Conference Center Current Pricing Deadline: April 26, 2019

INDIVIDUALS Registration Form-Current Pricing (Individuals with Exhibiting Companies should complete the Exhibitors form)

PACKAGE CHOICES Active Media (Definition: You have a recognized and creditable outlet for producing stories from this conference) ; $145 OR

Agency____4 (Definition:-Day Conference Package - $200 if paid by April 26, 2019 – - ____Day-By-Day Fee: $50 per day ; $550 OR You are employed by or contracted with a PR or Advertising Agency, or you sell media space/time) Association____4-Day Conference Package (Definition: - $600 if paid by April 26, 2019 – - ____Day-By -Day Fee: $150 per day ; $550 OR You are employed by or contracted with a golf-related association) Business____4 -Day Conference Package- $600 if paid by April 26, 2019 – - ____Day-By-Day Fee: $150 per day ; $795 OR (Anyone in the industry who does not fit in categories above; i.e. club manufacturers, resort/travel, designers, etc.) Spouse/Guest____4-Day Conference Package Fee - $195 - $995 if paid by April 26, 2019 – - ____Day-By-Day Fee: $250 per day Are you an ING member? (Includes participation in If not, F&B and networking events) Guest name______

CHOOSE YOUR GOLF - please add $75 to cover your annual ING membership fee.

_____Monday Scramble ($50 ); _____MondYour USGA Stroke Indexay Individual ($50); _____ OR Average Score______Wednesday Durland Cup Scramble ($50) REGISTRATION DETAILS

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DEADLINE: April 26, 2019. REFUNDS: Written notice prior to March 1, 100 percent; March 1 to April 15, 50 percent; After April 15, no refunds. HOTEL RESERVATIONS: We have a special ING reduced rate starting at $79.99 ++ per room per night at the Chateau Elan Hotel & Conference Center. To reserve your room, call 888-844-6835 and identify yourself as an ING Conference attendee. To obtain this rate you must reserve by April 27, 2019.

ING • 556 Teton Street, Lake Mary, FL 32746 • PH: 407-474-0531; www.inggolf.com; [email protected]

Energiz 29th Annual ING Spring Conference May 19-23, 2019 Chateau Elan Hotel & Conference Center Current Price Deadline: April 26, 2019

EXHIBITORS Registration Form – Current Pricing (Individuals not with Exhibiting Companies should complete a different form)

PACKAGE CHOICES (includes full conference fee for ONE person***)

____APPOINTMENT SHOW PACKAGE - ; $2,350 if paid by April 26, 2019:

$2,595 ____DEMO LAB PACKAGEIncludes Display Table & Meetings in the One - ; $1,650 if paid by April 26, 2019-On-One Appointment Show: ; Individual Conference Fee for ONE $1,795 ____COMBINE PACKAGEIncludes Display Area in the ING Demo Lab; Individual Conference Fee for ONE. - ; $2,950 if paid by April 26, 2019:

$3,695 Includes Display Table and appointment schedule in the ING One-One Appointment Show; ***Additional Individual Attendees from your company: Display Area in the ING Demo Lab; Individual Conference Fee for ONE.

NOT AN ING MEMBER? $125 per day or $495 for the entire conference.

Add $75 per person to the fee REGISTRATION DETAILS

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Attendee 1______Title______Email______

Golf: ___Monday Scramble ($50); ___Monday Individual ($50); ___Wednesday Scramble ($50); Handicap/Avg. Score______

Attendee 2______Title______Email______

Golf: ___Monday Scramble ($50); ___Monday Individual ($50); ___Wednesday Scramble ($50); Handicap/Avg. Score______

Attendee 3______Title______Email______

Golf: ___Monday Scramble ($50); ___Monday Individual ($50); ___Wednesday Scramble ($50); Handicap/Avg. Score______

PAYMENT DETAILS (pay by credit card, PayPal (to [email protected]) or check - made out to ING Spring Conference)

Credit Card Type______Number______Exp.______

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NOTE: Credit card billing address (if different from address you gave above)______

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DEADLINE: April 26, 2019. REFUNDS: Written notice prior to March 1, 100 percent; March 1 to April 15, 50 percent; After April 15, no refunds.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: We have a special ING reduced rate starting at $79.99 ++ per room per night at the Chateau Elan Hotel & Conference Center. To reserve your room, call 888-844-6835 and identify yourself as an ING Conference attendee. To obtain this rate you must reserve by April 27, 2019.

ING • 556 Teton Street, Lake Mary, FL 32746 • PH: 407-474-0531; www.inggolf.com; [email protected]

The ING UPDATE PUBLICATION 2018 ING Media Awards Presented at the PGA Merchandise Show on Jan. 23 BOOK AUTHOR PUBLICATIONS 1st Place: Jeff Benedict, Armen Keteyian (“”) 1st Place: The Met Golfer, April/May 2018 Issue (Jeff Neuman, Outstanding Achievers: Tom Coyne (“A Course Called Scotland”); Editor). Chris Rodell (“Arnold Palmer-Homespun Stories of The King”). Outstanding Achievers: Colorado Avid Golfer, June Issue (Jon Rizzi, Editor); Golf Oklahoma, College Championship Preview Edition (Ken BUSINESS WRITING MacLeod, Publisher); Golf Tips Magazine, July/August Issue (Vic 1st Place: Alexander Alavoie, Chronogolf Blog (“How to Reach Mil- Williams, Editor); NCGA News (Adam Schupak, Editor). lennial Golfers”). Outstanding Achievers: John Paul Newport, The Met Golfer (“Sticker RADIO SHOW/PODCAST Shock”); Gary Van Sickle, The Morning Read (“For Bridgestone, Tiger 1st Place: The Golf Industry Podcast, Matt Welliver, Host (“The Ryder Matters”). Cup With Paul Armitage”). Outstanding Achievers: Talking Golf Getaways, With Mitch Laurance COMPETITION WRITING & Darin Bunch, GolfNewsNet.com; Talking Golf, With Ann Liguori, 1st Place: Gary Van Sickle, Morning Read (“Tiger Lives!”) WFAN –NY; The ModGolf Podcast, With Colin Weston. Outstanding Achievers: Tony Dear, Golf World UK (“What And Where Is Bellerive CC”); Len Ziehm, The Daily Herald (“Park Wins RADIO SEGMENT KPMG In Playoff”). 1st Place: Rich Styles, Back 9 Boys, ESPN Radio (“Dr. Bob Jones 1V Interview”). EQUIPMENT & APPAREL WRITING Outstanding Achiever: Fred Altvater, Back 9 Report (“Ryder Cup 1st Place: Vic Williams, Golf Tips Magazine (“The Complete Power Preview”); Chuck Garbedian, Garbedian On Golf (“Armen Keteylan Package”) Interview”); Ann Liguori. Talking Golf With Ann Liguori (“Nancy Outstanding Achievers: Tony Dear, Colorado Avid Golfer (”The Club- Lopez Interview). fitter Turned Clubmaker”); Ed Travis, The A Position (“Dangerously Wrong”); Ken Van Vechten, The Met Golfer (“The Sweetest Sound”). TELEVISION SHOW 1st Place: Dave Lockhart, Golf360 (“September 2018”). FEATURE WRITING Outstanding Achiever: Fred Altvater, Back9 Report (“USAGA”); Tony 1st Place: John Steinbreder, Global Golf Post (“Tales From The Design Leodora, The Traveling Golfer (“The Abaco Club”); George McNeilly, Trail”). Orlando Business TV (“PGA Merchandise Show”). Outstanding Achievers: David Barrett, The Met Golfer (“The Superin- tendent’s Revenge”); Hank Gola, The Met Golfer (“Mission Accom- TRAVEL WRITING plished”); Gary Van Sickle, The Morning Read (“PGA Misses Lyle”); 1st Place: John Steinbreder, Global Golf Post (“Continental Charm”). Len Ziehm, Chicagoland Golf (“The Healing Game”). Outstanding Achievers: Jeff Neuman, The Met Golfer (“Myrtle Beach. Seriously.”); Gary Van Sickle, Morning Read (“The Joy Of Play- INTERNET VIDEO ing Unimpeded”); Vic Williams, Golf Tips Magazine (“An Outback 1st Place: Randy Dodson, Fairways Media (“Utah Golf Reround Original”). Show-August 2018)”). Outstanding Achievers: Dan Higgins, Golf Channel (“Legacy Links”); George McNeily, Orlando Business TV (“Amazing Golf Products”).

OPINION/EDITORIAL 1st Place: Tom Doak, The Met Golfer (“Consulting Report: Mission Impossible”). Outstanding Achievers: Bill Fields, Met Golfer (“Doglegs By The Dozen”); Alexander Lavoie, Chronogolf Blog (“No, Millennials Don’t Want To Play A 5-Hour Round Of Golf”); Ann Liguori, WFAN. Com (“Tradition Rich Shinnecock Should Provide Tough Test”); Len Ziehm, Chicagoland Golf (“The Big Conflict”).

PROFILE WRITING 1st Place: Gary Van Sickle, Morning Read (“The Man Who Beat Parkinson’s-With Golf”). Outstanding Achievers: Bill Fields, The Met Golfer (“Novel Ap- proach“); Jon Rizzi, Colorado Avid Golfer (“Apres-Golf In Aspen”); John Steinbreder, Global Golf Post (“Retiring Uihlein Burned A Splendid Torch”).

Energiz The ING UPDATE PUBLICATION 2018 ING Industry Honors Presented at the PGA Merchandise Show on Jan. 24

Business Achievement Winner: Tim Clarke, GM, Wilson Golf Other Finalists: Dana Garmany, Troon Golf; Gil Hanse, Hanse Golf Course Design

Digital Marketing Winner: Golf Central Magazine/TPC Sawgrass Other Finalists: Golf Pulp Media/Power Pack Golf; J2 Golf Marketing/Hidden Valley GC

Player Development Winner: Youth On Course Above: Tim Clarke, Wilson; Terrie Purdum, Golf Central Magazine Other Finalists: Hurricane Junior Golf Tour; Below: Jon Claffey, David Glod, Tour Edge; Tyler Shean, Callaway U.S. Kids Golf Foundation

Print Advertising – Products & Services Winner: Callaway All Black – “Explore The Options” Other Finalists: Ben Hogan; Odyssey

Print Advertising – Travel & Real Estate Winner: Hammock Beach – “Don’t let the blue distract you from the Green” Other Finalists: Bermuda 3S Pro-Am; Erin Hills Golf Club

Product Ingenuity – Emerging Companies-Golf Equipment Winner: High Heat 257+ Metalwoods Other Finalists: Bloodline Putters; Snell MTB Golf Balls

Product Ingenuity – Emerging Companies-Soft Goods/Ac- cessories Winner: CopperTech Glove Other Finalists: Original Penguin; Vessel Golf Bags

Product Ingenuity – Misc. Products Winner: Zero Friction Spectra Supertubes Other Finalists: Chippo Golf Game; Golf Words Above: Steve Trattner, Dean Knuth, High Heat; Lloyd Cohen, CopperTech Product Ingenuity – Technology Winner: Voice Caddie Other Finalists: GolfLogix; Live View Golf

Product Ingenuity – Training Products Winner: The Orange Whip Wedge Other Finalists: SQRDUP; SuperSpeed Golf

Product Ingenuity – Market Leaders Winner: Tour Edge Exotics EXS Driver Other Finalists: Cobra F9 Speedback Driver; PING Glide 2.0 Wedge Above: John Iacono, Zero Friction; The Voice Caddie Team TV Commercial Winner: LPGA – “The Next Wave” Other Finalists: Callaway Golf; Grant Thornton

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CHIPPO

If you are a golfer who likes to play Cornhole in your backyard or favorite bar, then you are going to love Chippo. The invention of two avid golfers, Matt Moss and Brendan McAuley, Chippo plays just like Cornhole, but instead of pitching beanbags at the target, you chip golf balls. There are various games you can play with Chippo, but the basic is scored like Cornhole. And the good news is, while having fun with your buddies, you will also improve a crucial part of your golf game – chipping. Reflective of that benefit is the fact that The package includes two boards, hitting mats Chippo won the “Best New Product” award at the and a bag of lightweight golf balls. 2018 PGA Merchandise Show. www.chippo.com.

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A Beautiful Setting For ClubING

ING Spring Conference attendees will have a very special place to gather for their nightly networking activities in ClubING. The stunning lobby bar at Chateau Elan (now rebranded as SEVEN Sebring Raceway Hotel) reflects the motorsports theme of the hotel, located by the seventh turn of the world famous Sebring International Raceway.

Energiz Bridgestone Golf recently launched “I am very happy to announce that with common goals and objectives, its innovative e12 family of golf balls, I will be carrying the Tour Edge bag includes 36-member organizations using 12 years of proprietary ball-fit- and that I am adding their logo for the across the United States. ting data to take distance and accuracy 2019 season,” said Lehman. “I was The USAGA mission is to provide performance to a new level. very attracted to the fact that this is a these para-golf athletes an opportunity The e12 family of balls builds upon U.S. owned and operated company and to learn and gain access to play the the 3-piece, surlyn construction, spin- that they build their clubs in the United game despite any cognitive, physical, reducing forgiveness of Bridgestone’s States. I am proud to join the Tour sensory or age-related impairments or popular e-series, now with more power Edge team in a bigger way for 2019.” challenges. than ever before. The e12 family includes two models Volvik has introduced the NEW NBC Sports Group and global – e12 SOFT and e12 SPEED – Tour S3 and Tour S4 golf balls. Both golf superstar Rory McIlroy recently delivering increased firepower off the of these products feature urethane announced the launch of GOLFPASS, tee and reduced sidespin for players covers and multi-layer technology for a new digital membership delivering who need it most. Both of the e12 tour-level performance and pinpoint comprehensive benefits tailored to the balls feature Bridgestone’s new Active accuracy. modern golfer’s lifestyle. Acceleration Mantle layer as a key Volvik Tour S3 balls offer maximum GOLFPASS is a first-of-its-kind, component of the 3-piece construction. distance for players with driver swing direct-to-consumer subscription speeds from 95-110 mph, creating a program, which offers opportunities to TL Golf Services recently signed a mid-launch, low spin trajectory. Volvik play more golf, comprehensive tools long-term content deal with Fun Roads Tour S4 balls provide maximum dis- to improve any golfer’s game; high- Media Inc to bring the top-rated series tance for swing speeds over 105 mph. quality video content; and enhanced Traveling Golfer to Fun Roads’ flag- This product provides a high launch, shopping and travel experiences. ship network. Created and hosted by low spin off the driver, and high GOLFPASS is the product of two Tony Leodora, the series is a top-rated greenside wedge spin. years of development and golf travel show, which consistently collaboration between Rory McIlroy ranks highly in all key demos. The United States Adaptive Golf Inc. and NBC Sports Group. The agreement gives Fun Roads five Alliance joined the seasons (65 episodes) of Traveling Foundation #GameON Autism Golf Building upon the Golf News Net Golfer, which will make its network program, in conducting two clinics platform, GNN has expanded its debut on March 11 in San Francisco for golfers with autism during Honda digital reach of more than 750,000 airing Monday to Sunday at 8:30 PM Classic week at PGA National Resort golfers and golf fans per month by PST. & Spa. launching the all-new Golf Trip The USAGA, building inclusion Experts website (GolfTripX.com) Tom Lehman will play and endorse through the game of golf, provides focused on golf travel content across Tour Edge Exotics and play the adaptive golf instruction, clinics and America and beyond. metalwoods on the PGA Tour tournaments, to over 20,000 disabled Mitch Laurance serves as the Golf Champions in 2019. Lehman will participants annually, including 24% Trip Experts’ associate editor for audio feature a Tour Edge Exotics logo on combat wounded service personnel. and video content. Darin Bunch will his right chest and will carry a Tour The USAGA, a 501(C)3 national be managing editor of GolfTripX.com, Edge Exotics CBX 119 golf bag. coalition of adaptive golf organizations

The ING UPDATE PUBLICATION Chateau Elan Changing Name To SEVEN

IMSA Properties and Shaner Hotel Group announced that the ING Rick Humphrey, Spring Conference Host Hotel, Château Élan Hotel and Conference Vice President Center, is undergoing rebranding and will be operating as, ‘Seven - IMSA Properties. Sebring Raceway Hotel.’ The new brand This rebranding comes just in time for guests and fans as they look celebrates the descend on central Florida for what promises to be an unforgettable hotel’s motorsport weekend as IMSA and the World Endurance Championship (WEC) run roots, as well as its world-class sports car races on consecutive days at the iconic circuit on high-speed future. March 13-17. With automotive “As an independent property, the importance of the rebrand was highlights through- necessary for us to showcase the property’s individuality. The brand out its newly renovated spaces, the overall design is comfortable, yet makeover enables us to pay homage to the property’s history, allowing classy. The hotel will be the ideal destination for guests looking for a guests to truly experience the property’s racing background,” explained genuine automotive adventure at a facility that is full of motorsports history. The name “Seven” is inspired by where it is situated on the Sebring International Raceway circuit – Turn 7. Like a dependable friend, guests can and will always turn to Seven. The hotel will continue to be its guests’ second home as they return year after year. Seven will feature 123 rooms, two restaurants (APEX and Sunrise at 7), a full-service bar, indoor/outdoor event space, a swimming pool, direct race track access, a fitness center and in-room dining. The property will continue to be owned by IMSA Holdings and managed by Shaner Hotel Group, one of the hospitality industry’s leading owner-operators of full- and select-service hotels. As a trusted, quality brand, Shaner Hotel Group will continue to uphold its distinct character while providing guests award-winning customer service, operational and marketing resources.

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