Minneapolis (January 25, 2012) --- The Minnesota Golf Show, the regions greatest indoor show for our favorite outdoor game, will be held February 17 19, 2012 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This years show will have numerous added activities and educational opportunities for the avid golf fan.

Swing by to check out demos of next seasons newest equipment, bargains on merchandise from area retailers, special offers from your favorite courses and take part in clinics by the pros.

Featured attractions will include:

NEW: 1500 ESPN will be broadcasting live on-site each day of the Golf Show

Golf Galaxy presents the $100,000 Putt for a small donation benefiting the local First Tee Foundation, you could take your chance at the big money.

Take a break in the Dodge of Burnsville 19th Hole, presented by 5 Eyewitness News, where you can enjoy a cold beverage while watching the weekends PGA action and classic golf movies.

Spend $100 at 2nd Swing and theyll credit your $10 admission. Free fittings with any new club purchase from 2nd Swing, too.

Book a free 10 minute lesson from GolfTec using their patented G-Swing technology. Call any of GolfTecs locations to pre-book your lesson.

The Totally Driven Demonstration Stage will feature renowned golf instructors providing hands-on lessons and the latest in teaching aids.

Meet NFL Hall of Famer and former Viking Randall McDaniel on Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Tee It Up for the Troops Booth.

The First Tee Foundation Kids Clinic will be held on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. FREE admission until 11 a.m. for kids and the first 300 children in attendance will receive a Mystery Point Pass courtesy of Nickelodeon Universe.

NEW: KS95s Wine, Women and Wedges Presented by Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery and Fannie May Chocolates will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Featuring the local wines from Northern Vineyards Winery and tips from the Minnesota PGAs female golf pros, this will be an exclusive KS95 listener event. Check out www.ks95.com for entry details.

Other Bargains, Offers and Freebies:

All paid attendees will receive eight free golf passes courtesy of TwinCitiesGolf.com. Golf Clubs include Bristol Ridge, Coffee Mill, Kilkarney Hills, Lost Spur, Mississippi National, Montgomery National, Oak Marsh, and Willow Creek.

Attendees can receive up to 10 minutes of free instruction from Minnesota PGA teaching pros.

Bridgestone Golf will be providing free custom ball-fitting analysis. Plus, the first 500 participants each day will win a 2-ball pack of custom fit Bridgestone golf balls.

Golf Galaxy will also be offering putter fitting with their I-Ping technology.

Free Minnesota Golf Show Directory, courtesy of Tee Times Press.

Register to win a 55 Toshiba LED TV

Hours for the 2012 Minnesota Golf Show are Friday, February 17 from noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, February 18 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, February 19 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased at the door and are $10 for adults (16 and older), $5 for youth ages 11 15 and FREE for children under 10.

The All-New Minnesota Golf Show supports the First Tee Foundation and Tee It Up for the Troops.

For more information on the 2012 Minnesota Golf Show, please visit www.minnesotagolfshow.com. You can also find us on Facebook Minnesota Golf Show.

CONTACT: Molly Mulvehill Steinke, Nemer Fieger, 952-278-3142 or 612-309-1677

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