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Michael Jamison

MichaelJamison

Last Login: 05/16/12 03:54 PM

ABOUT ME...

Location: Lake Mary, FL
Bio: Founder and Executive Director of International Network of Golf. Former sportswriter and editor in the Knight Ridder Newspapers chain for 16 years. Currently the Orlando Golf Examiner editor, and golf editor for Seminole Magazine. Owner of Jamison Golf Group, a golf-specialty PR, Marketing and Media Relations firm. Owner of Summertime Communications, a video and TV production company.
Company: Jamison Golf Group
Website: http://www.jamisongolf.com

Home Club: Timacuan Golf Club
Handicap: 7.1

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Posted by MichaelJamison on 05/15/12 11:48 PM

Five days and counting....can't wait to see everyone in Greenville!!
Posted by MichaelJamison on 04/25/12 06:09 PM

We have a terrific conference shaping up at the Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort
Posted by MichaelJamison on 04/02/12 09:46 PM

Just a few more days to possibly win the ING Plus One free golf vacation to Grand Cypress Resort
Posted by carlpapa on 03/27/12 09:29 PM

They gave me a booth at the Tournament. I'm working on a compromise and will keep you posted. Thanks, Carl
Posted by carlpapa on 03/27/12 09:28 PM

Hi Mike,Yes I'm planning to attend, but have a conflict. A course that carries my aid is having the Hooters Tournament the same week.
Posted by MichaelJamison on 03/15/12 03:53 PM

Don't forget to "Plus One" and earn a golf getaway to Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando!
Posted by MichaelJamison on 02/21/12 04:28 PM

Have you done your "Plus-One" thing today?
Posted by MichaelJamison on 02/17/12 09:07 AM

Finally back online after my laptop crashed a week ago...And I had not been backing up regularly. Lost all recent work. aaargh!!
Posted by MichaelJamison on 02/13/12 08:35 AM

Will we soon see the belly putter in Tiger's bag?
Posted by MichaelJamison on 02/10/12 03:06 PM

Monterey Peninsula CC is a fun track in the Pebble Beach rotation. Played it with Rick Connelly during 2000 Open. Aaah, fond memories.

Augusta National the real star at The Masters

Posted on 04/03/12 09:12 PM

Key holes on back 9 will determine the winner   —   read more »

It's fun to discover and explore resorts off the beaten path

Posted on 11/15/11 09:11 AM

The International Network of Golf has been fortunate the past two years to conduct the ING Spring Conference at two of the world’s most well known resorts, Pinehurst in 2010 and Innisbrook this   —   read more »

PGA Tour finale at Disney carries a lot of drama

Posted on 10/20/11 11:01 AM

Money title up for grabs at Disney   —   read more »

You see a little bit of everything at the PGA Expo in Las Vegas

Posted on 08/23/11 07:26 PM

Nice turnout for the 200-plus exhibitors at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino   —   read more »

Rory's romp was impressive, but I prefer the torcher chamber when it comes to U.S. Open

Posted on 06/20/11 10:49 AM

Was that the U.S. Open I was watching, or the Walt Disney World Classic? While Rori McIlroy’s performance was worlds better than any golfer on the planet this past weekend, you can’t compa   —   read more »

Here are some interesting Father's Day gift ideas for Orlando area golfers

Posted on 06/13/11 09:56 AM

Father’s Day is this coming Sunday, and while you could go the easy route and add to your Dad’s eclectic tie collection, why don’t you do something that will really bring a smile to   —   read more »

Mesquite Am another great success

Posted on 06/04/11 06:36 PM

The prelims are over now at the 9th Mesquite Amateur golf tournament in Mesquite, NV. The third and final round of regular play ended Thursday under clear skies and mild temperatures. And now the top   —   read more »

Mesquite Amateur Day One-I Chose The Wrong Mountains

Posted on 06/01/11 08:14 PM

It was a great day for round one of the Mesquite Amateur, where 538 players are going at it   —   read more »

Things are already hoppING at Innisbrook on Friday evening

Posted on 05/20/11 07:07 PM

It is still two days away, the ING Spring Conference is already in action at Innisbrook Resort near Tampa. Tony Leodora is taping his Golf Talk Live radio show from the patio of what will serve as Clu   —   read more »

Florida Politicians Bond Liberals, Conservatives With Nicklaus Golf Trail Idea

Posted on 03/11/11 12:17 PM

They propose that Mr. Nicklaus design five golf courses on land now occupied by nature-laden state parks. And oh yes, there will be hotels. Plus, as they are currently written, these bills allow for other golf courses to be built at other state parks.   —   read more »

The Gauge Is Pointing Upward After Successful PGA Merchandise Show

Posted on 02/08/11 05:29 PM

It thrills me beyond words to share my read on the attitude of this year’s PGA Show: Optimistic, and then some.   —   read more »

Need a Golf Makeover? Golfpac Travel to the rescue

Posted on 11/01/10 03:34 PM

Great contest will send winner to Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando   —   read more »

ING Product of the Week: SwingRite has staying power

Posted on 06/22/10 08:22 AM

Since 1960, SwingRite has been helping golfers with four key aspects of their swing.   —   read more »

No matter who is in the group, Orlando is a terrific choice for your next golf vacation

Posted on 06/11/10 09:14 AM

Orlando has it all when it comes to selecting a golf getaway site   —   read more »

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Golf Industry Executives And Media Gather Next Week At 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference

Dozens of golf companies and organizations will join nearly five-dozen members of the media next week at the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC. Anyone in the golf industry or media is invited to attend the conference, conduc   read more »


Mitch Laurance To Serve As Emcee For The 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference

Television personality Mitch Laurance will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference May 20-24 at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC. Anyone in the golf industry or media is invited to attend the conference, conducted by the non-pro   read more »


Bridgestone, Yonex, Rife And Others Commit To The 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference

Several more organizations have secured spots in the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference May 20-24 at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC. All four will have tables in the ING One-On-One Appointment Show Tuesday morning of the conference. Anyone in the golf indust   read more »


Several More Companies Commit To The 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference

Several more organizations have secured spots in the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference May 20-24 at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC. All four will have tables in the ING One-On-One Appointment Show Tuesday morning of the conference. Anyone in the golf indust   read more »


More Companies Commit To The 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference

Several more organizations have secured spots in the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference May 20-24 at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC. All four will have stations on the driving range or putting green for the Demo Lab product testing session on Tuesday afterno   read more »


Four More Golf Product Companies Commit To The 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference

Several more organizations have secured spots in the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference May 20-24 at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC. All four will have stations on the driving range or putting green for the Demo Lab product testing session on Tuesday afterno   read more »


Approximately 6 Dozen Media Members Will Attend The 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference

Approximately seven dozen members of the media from across the United States are expected to attend the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference May 20-24 at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort in Greenville, SC. Anyone in the golf industry or media is invited to attend the conference, conducted by the non-prof   read more »


Digital Media, Marketing & Communications The Educational Theme For ING Spring Conference

In some form or fashion, everyone in the golf industry and media is touched by digital communications. It has become a day-to-day fact of life for us all, and with the lightning fast changes, that can be a bit discerning. It is for that reason that the ING made Digital Communications the theme for t   read more »


Four More Organizations Commit To The 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference

Several organizations have already secured spots in the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference May 20-24 at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC. Anyone in the golf industry or media is invited to attend the conference, conducted by the non-profit International Network   read more »


Five ING Spring Conference Attendees Will Earn Trip To World Golfers Championship National Finals

Five golfers will have the chance to play their way into the 2012 World Golfers Championship National Finals when they compete at the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference May 20-24 at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC. Anyone in the golf industry or media is invit   read more »


ING Demo Day Will Feature The Latest Equipment, Training Aids From Companies Large And Small

Golf equipment and training companies will have products on display for testing and review during the Demo Lab at the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference May 20-24 at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC. Anyone in the golf industry or media is invited to attend the   read more »


ING Product of the Week: Wilson Ci11 irons

It is not everyday that a golf club manufacturer creates an iron that delivers game improvement performance with a classic player’s look. Such is the case with the newly launched Wilson Ci11 irons. The technology is in place to deliver power and forgiveness, but a thin topline and promotes a t   read more »


One-On-One Appointment Show Returns To ING Spring Conference May 22

At most conferences where networking is the ultimate goal, attendees are brought together in one room and left on their own to meet and exchange business cards. The One-On-One Appointment Show at the ING Spring Conference takes it a step further, arranging a series of 15-minute meetings between peop   read more »


ING Product of the Week: Exotics Tour Proto Wedge

Dozens of tremendous new golf products were introduced at the PGA Merchandise Show in late January in Orlando. We will be reviewing several of them over the next few weeks as the ING Product of the Week. We start with the Exotics Tour Proto Wedge from Tour Edge. Exotics is a brand name that has beco   read more »


Dally, Garl voted Into Three-Year Terms On ING Advisory Board

Members of the International Network of Golf recently voted to fill two vacancies on the ING Advisory Board. Winning those two seats were Jane Dally, Managing Partner of On Course Solutions, LLC, and Ron Garl of Ron Garl Golf Course Design. ING is a media-based, non-profit association that since 199   read more »


Nike Golf introduces VR Pro Limited Edition fairway woods

To achieve top-level performance on every shot in the arsenal, Nike Golf has created the VR Pro Limited Edition fairway woods. With the demanding standards of Nike Golf athletes, the VR Pro Limited Edition fairway wood provides shot-shaping distance, green-seeking accuracy and consistent reliabilit   read more »


Performance Sports Brand's newest game improvement product can be found in the closet

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Golfers are always searching for a product that will give them a competitive advantage on the course. It may be the latest new golf club or something to help improve their swing. Now it's something that hangs in their closet. Performance Sports Brands, Inc. is leading what   read more »


ING Spring First Day: Sun Shines Brightly On First Day Of Conference

Opening day of the 21st Annual ING Spring Conference was a grand success under bright skies at Innisbrook Resort near Tampa, FL. Over 50 first-timers are joining 100-plus others for this annual gathering of golf media and the golf undustry executives from all walks of the business. The 9-Hole Golf S   read more »


Things are already hoppING at Innisbrook on Friday evening

Even though it was still two days away, the ING Spring Conference was already in action at Innisbrook Resort near Tampa on Friday. Tony Leodora taped his Golf Talk Live radio show from the patio of what will serve as ClubING starting Sunday night. Philadelphia Daily News golf writer Mike Kern was co   read more »


ING Spring Conference Host Innisbrook Resort In The National Golf Spotlight This Week With PGA Tour Event

The PGA Tour has made its way to the west coast of Florida this week for The Transitions Championship at Innisbrook Resort. In two months, the not for profit International Network Of Golf will follow in the PGA Tour’s footsteps, taking its 21st Annual ING Spring Conference to Innisbrook May 22   read more »


Rock Legend Jimi Jamison To Perform At 21st ING Spring Conference At Innisbrook Resort

Thanks to a sponsorship by Razor Golf, ING will present a Tuesday Night Concert, featuring former lead singer of the band Survivor, Jimi Jamison.   read more »


National TV, Radio Personality Michelle Phillips To Deliver Keynote Speech At 21st Annual ING Spring Conference In May

ING Announces Keynote Speaker For Spring Conference   read more »


PowerBilt, TaylorMade-adidas Golf Among Early Exhibitors To Commit To 21st ING Spring Conference

TaylorMade-adidas Golf and PowerBilt Golf are among the first commitments to the 21st Annual ING Spring Conference at Innisbrook Resort May 22-26. Both companies will participate in the ING One-On-One Appointment Show and the Demo Lab. Approximately 175 people are expected at this annual gathering o   read more »


One-On-One Appointment Show Returns As The Most Popular Element Of 21st ING Spring Conference

The One-On-One Appointment Show a popular element of conference   read more »


21st ING Spring Conference Will Feature New Educational Format - ING University - With ActionCOACH

ING University of structured to give individual attendees more specific tools to improve their careers and life in general.   read more »


Winners Announced In 12 Categories In 18th ING Industry Honors

Two products that proved to be true groundbreakers - the TaylorMade Penta TP Golf Ball and Eazy Bag - topped the 18th edition of the ING Industry Honors, announced Friday at the PGA Merchandise Show. Called by some the “Academy Awards of the Golf Industry,” the ING Industry Honors progra   read more »


Dyson, Leodora Tops In Two Categories Of 18th ING Media Awards

Winners were announced and presented in 11 categories Thursday January 27, 2011 in the 18th Annual ING Media Awards. The presentations took place in ClubING, the ING Hospitality Room, at the PGA Merchandise Show in the Orange County Convention Center.   Katharine Dyson and Tony Leodora each won   read more »


ING Enjoys A Successful PGA Show

Standing room only for Natalie Gulbis Q&A in ClubING   read more »


SCHEDULE-ClubING At The PGA Show, January 27-29

ClubING (Room 309A) will be buzzing with activity throughout the three-day PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando this week. Highlights: Media Reception & Happy, featuring Q&A with Natalie Gulbis, sponsored by TaylorMade-adidas Golf and Golfpac Travel on Thursday, 5:30-7 pm; ING Media Awards, 12:30   read more »


Cleveland Golf, TaylorMade-adidas Golf, Wilson Among Club Manufacturers Sponsoring ClubING

Cleveland Golf, TaylorMade-adidas Golf and Wilson Golf are among the market-leading golf club manufacturers taking sponsor roles in the International Network of Golf Hospitality Room (ClubING) during the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. TaylorMade Golf’s sponsorship includes a Q&A with Nat   read more »


Lewis, Mears, Swensen, Wires Voted Onto ING Advisory Board

The International Network of Golf recently welcomed four members to the ING Advisory Board, as voted upon by ING members. ING is a media-based, non-profit association that since 1990 has been networking the golf industry. ING's stated mission is to enhance and promote communication and education in   read more »


Natalie Gulbis to Appear in ClubING With TaylorMade Golf at the PGA Show

LPGA Tour star Natalie Gulbis will take part in a Q&A session in the ING Hospitality Room (ClubING) during the opening day of the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. Gulbis will speak on Thursday at the International Network of Golf (ING) Media Reception and Happy Hour, on behalf of sponsor TaylorM   read more »


Ron Garl, Garrett Gil, Gil Hanse Head Industry Honors Design Category

Designers of two courses outside of the U.S., and another who did a historic renovation, are the finalists in the golf course design category of the final ballot of the 18th Annual ING Industry Honors. Ron Garl, Garrett Gill and Gil Hanse are the three finalists in the Achievement In Golf Course Des   read more »


ING Announces More Sponsors Of ClubING At The 2011 PGA Merchandise Show

CertiFresh Cigars, Exsite Golf and W.H. Golf will be among the sponsors of the ING Hospitality Room at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando Jan. 27-29, 2011. The ING Hospitality Room will be open in room 309A throughout the three-day gathering of the golf industry at the Orange County Convention Cent   read more »


Nine Companies Are Finalists In Advertising Categories Of 18th Annual ING Industry Honors

Nine companies are represented in the three print advertising categories of the final ballot of the 18th Annual ING Industry Honors. Aldila, Ashworth, Mizuno, the Old Course Hotel, and Yamaha are among the advertising finalists in this annual awards program conducted by the non-profit Internation   read more »


Joe Beditz, Emmy Minister, Dan Rooney Head Business Category In The 18th Annual ING Industry Honors

Winners and nomninees will be recognized in a dozen categories.   read more »


ING Industry Honors Final Ballot Released

Voting Instructions For ING Members To Be Announced Shortly   read more »


ING Announces First Two Sponsors For PGA Show Hospitality Room

Two New Training Aids Among ClubING Sponsors     read more »


ING E-Newsletter for November/Decmber

Latest news from ING   read more »


International Network Of Golf Begins Third Decade At PGA Merchandise Show

ClubING will have a full schedule at PGA Show in January   read more »


Industry Honors Nominations Due By Oct. 22

Industry Honors Nominations Due Oct. 22 In 12 Categories   read more »


ING E-Newsletter, Aug/Sept edition

News about 2011 conference, PGA Fall Expo, World Amateur and more   read more »


ING members receive discounts for World Am in August

The Golf.Com World Amateur Handicap Championship in Myrtle Beach is one of the most amazing golf events year in and year out. For four days, 3,000 players compete in a 72-hole net tournament, utilizing 60 courses along the Grand Strand. By night, those golfers and their guests converge on the Myrtle   read more »


Entry Form for the ING World Amateur Golf Celebration, Myrtle Beach

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Schedule for the 8th ING Fall Forum in Las Vegas

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Entry Form for the 8th ING Fall Forum, Las Vegas

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ING members will play hot new private course in Las Vegas at the ING Fall Forum

On the schedule for the 8th ING Fall Forum is a golf outing at the hot new private course in Las Vegas, Dragon Ridge Country Club. The ING Triple Play Mixer will take place at Dragon Ridge in Henderson on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 15, as the kickoff event to the ING Fall Forum set for Aug. 15-18. The I   read more »


New and improved ING E-Newsletter has arrived. Check it out.

Thanks to John Glozek for the design.the NEW and IMPROVED ING E-Newsletter has arrived. CLICK HERE to access the latest edition. Thanks to John Glozek for the new design. ALSO, if you haven't updated your member info on the new ING web site, please do so right away. You'll be glad you did!! And don   read more »


Discounts available to ING members who register for the World Amateur in Myrtle Beach

A 60 percent discount is available to ING members who register for the Golf.Com World Amateur Handicap Championship in Myrtle Beach.   read more »


Innisbrook Resort To Host 21st Annual ING Spring Conference May 22-26, 2011

Following a very historic ING Spring Conference at the most historic of all American golf destinations, the International Network of Golf will head south to Florida in 2011. Innisbrook Resort, located just north of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, will host the 21st Annual ING Spring Conference.   read more »


ING Chi Chi Rodriguez Humanitarian Award Goes To Ann Liguori At ING Spring Conference

LAKE MARY, FL – Ann Liguori was named the recipient of the ING Chi Chi Rodriguez Humanitarian Award recently at the 20th Anniversary ING Spring Conference at Pinehurst Resort. Liguori, a veteran radio and TV journalist from New York, was honored for her work within the Ann Liguori Foundati   read more »


GameBook Provides Real-Time Scoring For ING Spring Conference

PINEHURST, N.C. – GameBook, a comprehensive electronic scoring system for golf newly introduced at this year’s PGA Merchandise Show, was selected as the official scoring device for the International Network of Golf’s 20th annual Spring Conference, just concluded here at the histori   read more »


ING Conference Best Award Winners: Razor Golf’s Mutation Irons, and New England Golf Monthly Magazine

PINEHURST, NC – Razor Golf Company of Tampa, FL, launched a new trim-lined iron called the Mutation at the 20th Anniversary ING Spring Conference last week at Pinehurst Resort. How was it received?   read more »


Smith-Piro Duo Wins ING Qualifier, Advances To International Pairs World Finals In Scotland

PINEHURST, NC – Paul Piro of PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions and Jim Smith of JPS Group teamed for 43 points to win the ING/International Pairs World Qualifier at the 20th Annual ING Spring Conference at Pinehurst Resort last week. The best-ball modified Stableford qualifying event on the highl   read more »


The 20th Anniversary ING Spring Conference Completes Successful Four-Day Run At Pinehurst Resort

LAKE MARY, FL – The largest number of attendees in three years of the ING Spring Conference enjoyed what most deemed a very successful 20th anniversary celebration of the International Network of Golf last week at Pinehurst Resort. Over 170 from all walks of the golf industry and media participate   read more »


Panel Looks Into The Future Of Golf At The 20th Anniversary ING Spring Conference At Pinehurst Resort

Perhaps the highlight of the 20th Anniversary ING Spring Conference first full day Monday was the opening panel discussion including Sean Toulon, executive vice president, product and brand creation for TaylorMade-adidas Golf, Roger Pride, director of marketing of Visit Wales & the Welsh Assembl   read more »