SYLVANIA – The Masters Tournament historically signals the start of the golf season, but for Toledo-area golfers, there is one more important sign that spring is not too far away — the Toledo Golf Show.
Every year, the Toledo Golf Show provides area golf fans a chance to purchase new clubs, apparel, and book golf trips to their favorite resorts at discounted pricing. In addition, golf experts will be on hand to answer questions and give tips to improve your game.
This year the show will kick off at 3 p.m. on Friday at the Tam-O-Shanter Sports & Exhibition Center in Sylvania.
Friday Events
To get the show started, John Ambrose, director of instruction at Hemlock Springs Golf Club, will speak about Pendulum Putting on the big stage at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., Tony Walters, head teaching professional and Callaway professional club fitter, will talk about the benefits of proper club fitting.
Local golf professional Dan Sutton will offer tips to lower everyone’s score. And to round out the evening, the Girl Scout Cookie Eating Contest, sponsored by The Legacy, will begin at 7 p.m., with the doors to close at 8 p.m.
In addition, Tony Packo’s, Inside the Five and Treu House of Munch will be on hand with all their favorites, plus adult beverages can be purchased on the show floor.
Saturday Events
The fun continues on Saturday as the doors open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Zoom Broom’s Randy Kuckuck, professionals Janet Rychnovsky and Andrew Headman will give golf tips to help increase your enjoyment. At 2 p.m., former PGA Tour winner and Toledoan Pat Lindsey, the keynote speaker, and will regale golf fans with stories from the tour. Other local pros will take the stage to talk golf, and the day will close with the Nothing Bundt Cake Blindfolded Cake Tasting Contest.
Sunday Events
On Sunday, Rychnovsky, Dale Perne, Ambrose and Sutton will offer more golf tips from the stage. At 3 p.m., Tony Packo’s will host their popular Pickle Eating Contest.
Every year, Andrew Brown, owner of the Toledo Golf Show, awards a check to a local charity from proceeds of the event. That will take place at 3:30 p.m. just before the doors close at 4 p.m.
Word to the wise: get there early for the best prices and widest selection of equipment and apparel. Get a jump on your buddies this year. Look good and play better, but remember — the early bird gets the best deals.
Tickets are available at the entrance for $7, but patrons can save $1 by purchasing from one of eight area locations, or online at ToledoGolfShow.com. Children under the age of 12 and parking are free.
