Individual Attendees 2011
ATTENDEES WHO HAVE COMMITTED TO THE 2011 ING SPRING CONFERENCE
(Descriptions provided by the attendees)
NOTE: Attendees representing Exhibiting Companies are not listed here – see Exhibiting Companies listing
Updated May 18, 2011
Paul Albert, Director of Golf, The Preserve at Verdae – Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort
Jack Bacot, Town Magazine
Jan Bel Jan, Jan Bel Jan Golf Course Design - Expertise in designing and retro-fitting courses that are strategic, but fun and fair for women and families to play. Noted for creating ecologically sound golfscapes by reducing irrigated, maintained turf.
Larry Berle, - Golf writer, primarily travel golf and some equipment. I write primarily for Tee Times Minnesota and Minnesota Golf and Travel and the blog on my book website www.Golfersdreambook.com. I wrote a book called A GOLFERS DREAM I also freelance for other golf publications and radio shows, and www.bestkidfriendlytravel.com.
Michael Bills, Jackson Hole Golfer - Annual Magazine printed once a year. 20,000 free copies 5000 hardcover. Covering golf, fly-fishing, wildlife and more.
Anthony Bonita, President, BlockbusterGolf.com
Pam Borges, a Rhode Island based golf writer, is a regular contributor for New England Golf Monthly and freelance writer for other regional publications. Her editorials focus on golf travel, New England course reviews and golf equipment and accessories.
Jamie Bosworth, Back 9 Network
Tim Branco, New England Golf Monthly - Editor/ Publisher of New England Golf Monthly the largest circulated golf publication in New England. We publish 10 issues yearly distributed to 6 states at 3300 locations and direct mailed to over 5000 members each month. Our print publication and myNEGM.com reach over 150,000 golfers monthly as well as hundreds of industry members and media.
David Burham, Yellow Pages Of Golf
Mike Choma, Golfer's Guide Marketing Solutions
Shannon Coates- Editor-In-Chief, Florida Golf Central Magazine - Florida's only monthly golf, travel, and lifestyle publication. April marked FGCM's 12th anniversary.
Dennis Cone & Laura Cone, Professional Caddies Association
Bill Conwell - VP, Special Projects, Back9 Network – a lifestyle and entertainment multi-platform network for golf fans globally.
Jean Couser, Golfers Guide Sarasota.
Mike Cutino, Publisher, New York Sports Scene. Covering everything sports, including golf.
Jane Dally, Managing Partner, On Course Strategies LLC – Launched in 1996, our public relations firm specializes in representing golf properties, golf products, golf course architects and luxury golf travel destinations.
Dave Daubert, Florida Golf Central Magazine - Managing Editor, Feature Writer & Duffer Dan, for the only monthly golf magazine in Florida.
Kevin Donnellon – Macali Communications is a marketing PR and social media marketing and PR strategies, training and implementation for golf and related businesses.
Larry Durland, Retired Writer
Bruz Fellenz, Golfers Guide of Tampa Bay
Ron Garl, Ron Garl Golf Course Design
Bob Gaudreau, Charity Golf Events: A Monthly Digital Online Publication delivering trends, ideas, and best practices in Charity Golf Events. Distributed through multiple Social Media Channels and Viral Marketing around the world.
Holly Geoghegan, The Golf Insiders Radio Show on ESPN Orlando
Hal Gevertz, Golf Today Travel Writer - Covers and reviews resorts and destinations for regionalized national publication.
John Glozek, Publisher, New York / Long Island edition of Golfing Magazine; Vice President of Golfing Magazine (National) - Current President of ING. I live four miles from the Bethpage Black course. In print and digitally, Golfing Magazine's editorial includes equipment, travel, accessories, special features including it's popular "You Know You Want One" and Gift Guide features, golf course, and national and local golf industry coverage.
Steve Gomen, Golf Fitness Magazine
Tom Gorman - 19-year veteran golf writer for several local, regional and national golf publications. The Boston-based freelance writer covers everything from profiles, interviews, commentary, equipment, travel and business. He looks for unique perspectives and story ideas
Bart Henyon, Director of Client Development, The Media Group, Inc., - The Media Group is considered one of the top PR/Communications firms in the golf industry. Since 1999, our specialty has been working with start-up companies, increasing brand awareness through FREE media placements in print, radio, TV and the Internet.
Doug Hollandsworth - Associate Publisher USA Golf & Travel Magazine; President/CEO GolfLife Marketing. Golf & Travel, based out of London, is a leader in golf travel digital magazines. 11x a year reaching over 400k readers each month. GolfLife is an International hospitality marketing and consulting firm based in Atlanta. 10.5 million email database.
Lawrence Hollyfield, Global Golf Post (NOT IN APPOINTMENT SHOW) - Managing Editor of Global Golf Post. He oversees production of the issue – both editorial and advertising – and is a supervisor, designer, editor and content contributor.
Bruce Hutchinson, Golf Product Writer for Southern New England Golf Magazine, National Sales Manager for Belly Putt, Inc.and VP for the National Golf Representatives Association/Golf Clearing House(NGSA/GCH)
Joel Jackson, Editor/Publisher Florida Green Magazine - Statewide trade publicationtargeted to turf managers, researchers, designers, builders. Contributing writer for Florida Golf Central Magazine (Regional - for golfers - golf lifestyle, travel, etc. Contributing writer for Golfdom Magazine (National - turf management audience).
Mike Jamison, Jamison Golf Group - Golf Editor for Orlando Examiner, Golf Columnist for Seminole Magazine, Producer of the Summertime Golf TV Show; Sales for Golf.Com World Amateur Handicap Championship’s Golf Expo.
Jim Kahn, Golf Digest Properties
Mike Kern, Golf Writer, Philadelphia Daily News
Marvin Krauss, Editor, New York Sports Scene
Tom Landers, Associate Publisher/Editor, Golfing Magazine
John Lankford, ActionCOACH
Mitch Laurance, President, Ace Productions
Tony Ledoroa - President, TL Golf Services, a golf-specific PR, marketing and event management company -- Under that umbrella, Tony handles many duties, such as: Host of the GolfTalk Live radio show on WNTP 990-AM in Philadelphia; Associate Publisher and Editor of GolfStyles Philadelphia; director of marketing and regular contributor to the Inside Golf television show on Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia.
Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel – Studio Host and on-course commentator.
Roy Love, Editor, INCA Golf
Leigh MacKay - Freelance golf writer – Contributor to several golf and lifestyle publications and websites: industry profiles and features about equipment, travel, and course reviews.
Vicky MacKay - Freelance golf writer – Contributor to several golf and lifestyle publications and websites: industry profiles and features about equipment, travel, and course reviews.
Charlie Mandel - Founder of Rankmark, the world’s largest golf equipment testing company over the years millions of golfers have come to the website to get an un-biased report as to which driver is best etc. Mandel has freelanced everywhere from Golf Tips to Playboy.
Thomas Mayer, Golf Professional, Plantation Golf Resort
James McAfee, freelance writer with The A Position at www.jamesamcafee.com, director of communications for The Golf Connection US which has radio show on ESPN, tournament director for the World Golfers Championship U.S. finals.
Jamie McWIlliams, Owner, Video Stream Productions - Independent video production company that provides complete creative and technical services in-house for any marketing, promotion or instructional needs in golf communications and programming.
Karen Moraghan, President of Hunter Public Relations * Special Events (HPR), a boutique firm that has built an impressive international roster of golf (courses, resorts, architects, events and products) spa, and lifestyle clients during the past 21 years.
Ronnie Musselwhite - As editor-in-chief, Ronnie Musselwhite is responsible for the editorial direction and strategic vision of the NGCOA’s monthly flagship publication, Golf Business.
Angie Niehoff - president, Niehoff Marketing Associates. Provides strategic marketing and media relations for small businesses and entrepreneurs. PR contact for the EWGA (Executive Women’s Golf Association).
Jack O’Leary – Freelance Golf Writer
Kim Oestmann - Publisher of GolfTime magazine - a bi-annual publication which serves the Chicagoland golfer. GolfTime offers a regional course directory as well as articles on equipment, instruction, junior golf and travel destinations. GolfTime is published as a four-color glossy digest and has a circulation of 120,000.
Dan Perry, Director of SEO, Turner Broadcasting - Provides the strategic direction of SEO initiatives for Turner's web sites including PGA.com, PGATOUR.com and Golf.com.
Michelle Phillips, Keynote Speaker - Celebrity consultant, life coach, TV and radio personality, speaker and author of the upcoming booking, "The Beauty Blueprint - 8 Steps to Building the Life and Look of Your Dreams." (Hay House, 2011) Michelle is ideal for corporate events and retreats, inspiring primarily women's groups in areas of; success, work-life balance, empowerment, and strengthening personal and professional image.
Bob Poston, Retired Photographer
Phyllis Poston, Retired Photographer
John Reger, Co-Host, Golf Radio Show on ESPN - Enjoy an hour long radio magazine hosted by broadcast industry veteran and personality Brad James, and co-hosted by PGA Golf Professional, John Reger, Jr. We cover golf from hackers to the TOUR Players, update you on the latest from the world of business and have fun talking about lifestyle interests such as travel, food, and other pleasures.
Mark Rolfing – NBC Sports
Greg Sampson, New England Golf Monthly - Sales and Marketing Manager for NEGM. I am a member of the International Network of Golf & the Golf Writers Association of America. I specialize in customized all-inclusive programs across a multi-media platform for one price. Also full printing services available.
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Jon Schultz, President/CEO, ezLocator
Alice Scott - Freelance Writer and Business Consultant- writing about golf, business, travel and leisure in print and online.
Danny Scott - Freelance Writer and Business Consultant- writing about golf, business, travel and leisure in print and online.
Greg Smith, Mastergolf
Jim Smith, JPSmith Group – Sales executive for New England Golf Monthly, and Golf.Com World Am Golf Expo.
Gloria Spitalny, Mastergolf
Sally J. Sportsman is a freelance golf writer and public-relations executive.
Janice Stephens, Golf Fitness Magazine -
Pam Swensen, CEO of the Executive Women’s Golf Association, is the face of this organization that counts over 16,000 women coast to coast among its membership that connects women to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf for business and fun.
Biggs Tabler, Blackstone Media - I will be interviewing and video taping exhibitors with training and game improvement products. I will also be looking for interesting people for my summer weekly golf television show. The goal of this television show is to attract more people to the game of golf especially women and juniors.
Drew Toth, Villas of Grand Cypress
Ed Travis - Editor of FrontPageGolf.com and a nationally known, award-winning journalist. Travis is a regular contributor to several golf magazines and Internet sites with articles covering golf equipment reviews and trends and as well as the business of golf.
Bruce Vittner, Publisher/Editor of Southern New England Golfer (formerly Ocean State Golf), a regional golf publication covering Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Has been publishing for 20 years and an ING member since 1998.
Carolyn Vittner, Writer/Photographer for Southern New England Golfer (formerly Ocean State Golf). Has been a member of ING for eight years.
Susan Vittner, Web-designer and Photographer for Southern New England Golfer. First-year member of ING.
Debbie Waitkus, President and Founder of Golf for Cause, an education and marketing company focused on golf – business golf education and events, tournament consultation and growth of the game initiatives. Debbie is also the current President of Women in the Golf Industry.
Joe Wieczorek, President, The Media Group, Inc. - The Media Group is considered one of the top PR/Communications firms in the golf industry. Since 1999, our specialty has been working with start-up companies, increasing brand awareness through FREE media placements in print, radio, TV and the Internet.
Greg Wires, Publisher, Golf Minnesota magazine, golfminnesota.com and now with smart phone golf apps across America. Award-winning and top selling regional golf magazine in the upper-Midwest, popular golf website and golf directory apps in several states. We have been covering equipment, travel and all things golf for 16 years.
Kate Whitney, SwingRite Trainer
Len Ziehm, Golf Writer for the Chicago Sun-Times, and several publications in the Chicago region, including a weekly golf column in the Daily Herald, a chain of Chicago area suburban newspapers. I also do a column and second story for each issue of the monthly Chicago Area Golf newspaper and a periodic column (entitled ``Beyond the Fairways'') for the Illinois PGA website. My website --lenziehmongolf.com.
Rick Zurak, Producer/Host Western New York Golf Report TV Show. Airs Weekly 6:30 pm Tuesdays on Time Warner Ch.20 to 600K households in Buffalo and Niagara Falls New York. Golf Editor, Sports and Leisure Magazine. Director, NY State Junior Golf Tour. 20th year of running 20 tournaments per year. Owner, Rick Zurak's Golf Warehouse – golf retail in Buffalo.
INDIVIDUALS FROM EXHIBITING COMPANIES, GUESTS, STAFF
George Baker, Razor Golf (EXHIBITOR)
Dave Barlow, Tour Links (EXHIBITOR)
Mandy Bumgarner, ING Staff
Doug Burkert, Nat’l Hole In One Association (EXHIBITOR)
Charles Candler, Innisbrook Resort
Paul Chibeba, Visit Wales (EXHIBITOR)
Daniel Chu, Chromax Golf (EXHIBITOR)
Beth Daniels, The Golfing Machine (EXHIBITOR)
Joe Daniels, The Golfing Machine (EXHIBITOR)
Jim Devine, Bushnell (EXHIBITOR)
Jeff Duncan, Nike Golf (EXHIBITOR)
Vivian Durland (GUEST)
David Felker, Polara Golf (EXHIBITOR)
Micky Gallas, Tip Tee Toe Golf (EXHIBITOR)
Bill Golden, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday (EXHIBITOR)
Rodney Green, Innisbrook Resort (EXHIBITOR)
Mary Haban, St. Pete/Clearwater CVB (EXHIBITOR)
Jay Hubbard, Tour Edge Golf (EXHIBITOR)
Ramona Hurey, Innisbrook Resort (EXHIBITOR)
Jeff Jackson, Bionic Glove (EXHIBITOR)
Jimi Jamison, Performer
Linda Jamison, ING – Membership Director
John Johnson, J2 Golf Marketing (EXHIBITOR)
Barb Kyes, ActionCOACH (EXHIBITOR)
Ford Kyes, ActionCOACH (EXHIBITOR)
Juliette Kyes, ActionCOACH
Ewa Laurance, (GUEST)
Cody Law, Golf Mesquite Nevada (EXHIBITOR)
Melanie Lewis (GUEST)
Sherry Major, PGA Golf Exhibitions (EXHIBITOR)
Andy Mears, Swan Lake Resort (EXHIBITOR)
Kit Mungo, The Putting Wedge Company (EXHIBITOR)
Frank O’Brien, Power Accelerator (EXHIBITOR)
Matt Owen, Salamander Hospitality (EXHIBITOR)
Carl Papa, Pin High Pro (EXHIBITOR)
Paul Piro, PGA Golf Exhibitions (EXHIBITOR)
Jeff Quinley, Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort (EXHIBITOR)
Matthew Rosman, The Golfing Machine (EXHIBITOR)
Bill Salvo, Tour Links (EXHIBITOR)
Ingrid Schmidt, ING
Bud Snodgrass, Zesta Golf (EXHIBITOR)
John Steinbach, TaylorMade-adidas Golf (EXHIBITOR)
Geoff Stiles, CertiFresh Cigar (EXHIBITOR)
James Thompson, Pukka (EXHIBITOR)
Mike Vandiver, Razor Golf (EXHIBITOR)
Tim Wilkins (GUEST)
Lloyd Williams, Innisbrook Resort (HOST)
