Southern NE Golf Expo Coming in February
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Need a break from winter? Think green, green, and green next month at the Fourth Annual Southern New England Golf Expo, presented by Amica Insurance and benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence.
This year’s Expo, scheduled for February 18 and 19, is expected to draw more than 7,500 attendees to the RI Convention Center and and will feature interactive displays, seminars, and golf-related attractions for all levels of golf enthusiasts, including:
- Test new equipment from Callaway, Nike Golf, TaylorMade, Cobra-Puma, Cleveland Golf and Adams Golf at the event’s 10-bay indoor driving range
- Shopping at Joe and Leigh's Discount Golf Pro Shop and the RIPGA Golf Store.
- Win prizes at the Amica Chipping Challenge, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Putting Contests.
- Try one of many interactive golf exhibits, including Golf Simulators.
- Your choice of a one-year subscription to Golf Digest or a six-month subscription to Golf World (20 issues).
- A free Bridgestone trial pack of golf balls to the first attendees on each day.
- Tips from RIPGA golf professionals at the "Tune Up with a Pro" Amica Seminar Stage.
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Golf lovers throughout the region
“Southern New England boasts some of the best golf courses and clubs in the Northeast and golf is truly an economic engine for the area," said Robert A. DiMuccio, chairman, president and chief executive officer at Amica Insurance. “We are thrilled at the opportunity to help the children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence with funds raised through the Expo. Each year, the Southern New England Golf Expo raises substantial monies for the Boys & Girls Clubs to help fund after-school programs such as swim lessons, youth employment and Project Learn; the Clubs’ tutoring and homework help program.”
Boys & Girls Club: true partners
"Traditional sources of revenue have declined for nonprofits across the country, and we knew we had to find new ways of raising funds,” said Nicole Dufresne, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence. “What’s unique about our involvement in the Southern New England Golf Expo is that we are actually producing the event, not just recipients of the proceeds. The outpouring of corporate and community support for the Southern New England Golf Expo has been amazing, and we are extremely grateful to Amica Insurance and all of our supporters who will help make this event a success.”
The Southern New England Golf Expo hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 18 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 19. General admission tickets are $9, with admission for children under age 12 free. Tickets are on sale now at participating AAA locations, where members receive a $2 discount. Customers of Cox Communications can pick up a $2 coupon at Cox locations. Tickets are also available at the Rhode Island Convention Center ticket office the day of the show. For additional information regarding the event, go to www.snegolfexpo.com or call 444-0750, x105.
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