In conjunction with Orlando-based hospitality industry leaders, the event will introduce attendees to the many benefits of the game through Get Golf Ready, which will include five lessons that concentrate on the skills necessary to play the game. Attendees will consist of a network of hospitality and meeting planners, and the event will be held at the World of Whirlpool in Chicago on August 28.
The PGA of America has launched the Get Golf Ready Power Mixer to be held August 28 at the World of Whirlpool in Chicago. Through the event, invited attendees will be introduced to the many benefits of the game through Get Golf Ready, the industry’s signature player development program.
The event is held in conjunction with Orlando-based hospitality industry leaders Orange County Convention Center, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, The Peabody Orlando and Universal Studios.
The goal of the Power Mixer is to promote Get Golf Ready to corporations across America, to deliver PGA and LPGA Professional golf instruction to their partners and clients through five fun and easy sessions. Get Golf Ready participants acquire basic golf knowledge and skills that can be utilized both professionally and personally.
The attendees are an exclusive network of hospitality and meeting planners in the Chicago area. The Get Golf Ready Power Mixer will promote golf through five unique culinary experiences, as chefs from the World of Whirlpool will create a specially designed, golf-themed menu for the event.
“It is great to see our friends at the Orange County Convention Center, and Orlando-based leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry, embrace golf and the Get Golf Ready Power Mixer as a point of connection with meeting planners and prospective clients,” said Sandy Cross, The PGA of America’s Director of Women’s and New Market Initiatives. “The meeting planning industry is dominated by women and often times these meeting planners don’t play golf. An understanding of the game and the ability to be comfortable on the golf course can put the planners on equal ground with their peers.”
Get Golf Ready offers five lessons that concentrate on basic skills, instruction and information on the rules of Golf, etiquette and values. Participants learn chipping, putting, as well as the full swing and bunker play. They are also provided with fundamental guidelines of the game, such as the use and maintenance of golf equipment, keeping score and navigating the course.
More than 142,700 students have participated in Get Golf Ready programs during the past four years. A total of 3,065 facilities were certified to host Get Golf Ready in 2012, which is the largest annual increase to date. A record number of 75,900 students have participated in Get Golf Ready programs.
“Our Orlando team of award-winning meetings facilities is excited to partner with the PGA of America on this important initiative,” said Leslie Menichini, VP, Sales & Marketing, Rosen Hotels & Resorts. “We believe this program will allow many meeting planners an opportunity to expand their networking tools in a unique, fun environment. In Orlando, it’s all about creative meetings, gathering active minds and watching them grow! This powerful combination will turn the heads of our meeting planners and industry alike and is sure to be a perfect fit.”
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