Dates Set for Golf Expo in Austin

The Golf Foundation of Texas has announced it will host the 2007 Golf Expo in Austin on March 9-11. The largest golf show in central Texas, the event will feature new products and seminars, and welcome professionals, retailers, manufacturers and golfers of all skill levels to gather, train, educate and see the newest equipment in the game today.

Already committed to sponsoring the 2007 Golf Expo are Harvey Penick Golf Academy, Lakeway Pro-Fit, The Golf Club at Circle C, Hill Country Amateur Golf Classic, Falconhead Golf Club, Buck Mayers Golf Academy, The Golf Club, Texas Greens by Design, First Tee of Greater Austin and the FedEx Kinko's Classic.

"The Golf Expo is already being described as one of the premier events in Texas, and our staff and supporters are very excited to bring so many golf industry professionals and Texas golfers together under one roof," said Amy Blakely, marketing director for the Golf Foundation of Texas. "The future of Texas golfers has never been brighter, and the Golf Foundation of Texas plans to ensure that future with new financial scholarships for young Texas golfers. The Golf Expo will be a big part of our success in providing those educational opportunities, and we want to encourage everyone to come out and experience the latest in Texas golf."

Held in the 26,000-square-foot Lester E. Palmer Events Center, the 2007 Golf Expo will showcase golf products and services, contests, and special events. The Golf Expo is expected to attract more than 15,000 golfers.

As its primary mission, the non-profit Golf Foundation of Texas awards financial scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend Texas-accredited institutions. Members of the Golf Foundation of Texas receive free access to the 2007 Golf Expo. Memberships can be purchased online (coming soon) for $8 or $10 at the door of the Golf Expo. For more information about the Golf Foundation of Texas or the Golf Expo, call 800/694-8680 or visit www.txgolf.org.