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Contact: Kayla Mitchell, Marketing Communications Manager 407.563.7047 | KMitchell@TurnstileMediaGroup.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GOLFWEEK TO HOST 30TH ANNUAL FATHER & SON OPEN ORLANDO, Fla. (April 19, 2012) — Golfweek – the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf – will host its annual Father & Son Open June 16-17 at Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Fla. Now in its 30th year, the popular event invites amateur and professional golfers of all ages to tee it up and enjoy both friendly sport and the presentation of the Father of the Year award. "Golfweek first began the long-standing tradition of the Father & Son Open in 1983, and since then, the tournament has become a fun-filled celebration that we look forward to hosting every year," said Golfweek Director of Events Armand Cimaroli. "The 2012 event is especially exciting for us because we are commemorating three decades of bringing families together to compete and appreciate the game of golf." Returning to Innisbrook for its second consecutive year, the 2012 Father & Son Open will take place on the North and Copperhead courses and will feature a two-man, 36-hole Modified Chapman (alternate shot) format. The field will be divided into flights according to combined handicaps, with prizes being awarded to the top teams in each flight. In addition to hosting the Father & Son Open tournament, Golfweek will also present the winner of the Father of the Year award. The 2012 award winner is Jerry Cozby, 70, who dedicated 41 years of his life to the game of golf as head professional at Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville, Okla. With his love of the sport and commitment to its growth, Cozby helped pave the way for his three sons – Cary, Craig and Chance – to follow his footsteps into the golf business; all of them now hold prominent positions in the golf industry. With this award, Cozby will join a long line of noteworthy Father of the Year honorees, including Karsten Solheim, Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Billy Casper. Visit GolfweekEvents.com for registration and complete tournament details. About Golfweek Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf. Serving enthusiasts who are truly passionate about the game of golf, the Golfweek brand includes Golfweek magazine, Golfweek.com, Golfweek OnDemand, Golfweek Mobile, Golfweek Custom Media, The Golf Wire, The Apparel Wire, The Tour Van and TurfNet.com. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Media Group, which specializes in developing diverse media platforms that engage and strengthen the communities they serve. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Turnstile Media Group is also the parent of Professional Artist, Community Media Holdings, The Seminole Voice, The Winter Park/Maitland Observer and Turnstile Connect. ###

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Golfweek To Host 30th Annual Father & Son Open ORLANDO, Fla. (April 19, 2012) - Golfweek - the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf - will host its annual Father & Son Open June 16-17 at Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Fla. Now in its 30th year, the popular event invites amateur and professional golfers of all ages to tee it up and enjoy both friendly sport and the presentation of the Father of the Year award. "Golfweek first began the long-standing tradition of the Father & Son Open in 1983, and since then, the tournament has become a fun-filled celebration that we look forward to hosting every year," said Golfweek Director of Events Armand Cimaroli. "The 2012 event is especially exciting for us because we are commemorating three decades of bringing families together to compete and appreciate the game of golf." Returning to Innisbrook for its second consecutive year, the 2012 Father & Son Open will take place on the North and Copperhead courses and will feature a two-man, 36-hole Modified Chapman (alternate shot) format. The field will be divided into flights according to combined handicaps, with prizes being awarded to the top teams in each flight. In addition to hosting the Father & Son Open tournament, Golfweek will also present the winner of the Father of the Year award. The 2012 award winner is Jerry Cozby, 70, who dedicated 41 years of his life to the game of golf as head professional at Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville, Okla. With his love of the sport and commitment to its growth, Cozby helped pave the way for his three sons - Cary, Craig and Chance - to follow his footsteps into the golf business; all of them now hold prominent positions in the golf industry. With this award, Cozby will join a long line of noteworthy Father of the Year honorees, including Karsten Solheim, Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Billy Casper. Visit GolfweekEvents.com for registration and complete tournament details. About Golfweek Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf. Serving enthusiasts who are truly passionate about the game of golf, the Golfweek brand includes Golfweek magazine, Golfweek.com, Golfweek OnDemand, Golfweek Mobile, Golfweek Custom Media, The Golf Wire, The Apparel Wire, The Tour Van and TurfNet.com. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Media Group, which specializes in developing diverse media platforms that engage and strengthen the communities they serve. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Turnstile Media Group is also the parent of Professional Artist, Community Media Holdings, The Seminole Voice, The Winter Park/Maitland Observer and Turnstile Connect. Contact: Kayla Mitchell, Marketing Communications Manager 407.563.7047 | KMitchell@Golfweek.com

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Contact: Kayla Mitchell, Marketing Communications Manager 407.563.7047 | KMitchell@TurnstileMediaGroup.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GOLFWEEK RELEASES 7TH ANNUAL “BEST COURSES YOU CAN PLAY” SPECIAL ISSUE ORLANDO, Fla. (May 1, 2012) — Golfweek – the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf – once again celebrates the very best in public-access golf with the release of its 7th annual Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play special issue. Featuring a comprehensive state-by-state listing of the country’s greatest public-access courses, the digestsized Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play guide serves as an invaluable resource for avid golfers in search of unforgettable golf experiences from coast to coast. “This list of the country’s best public-access courses runs the gamut, including four courses that have held U.S. Opens – Bethpage State Park-Black (No. 1 in N.Y.), Pebble Beach (No. 1 in Calif.), Pinehurst-No. 2 (No. 1 in N.C.) and Torrey Pines-South (No. 9 in Calif.) – as well as two that are slated to hold U.S. Opens, Chambers Bay (No. 1 in Wash.) and Erin Hills (No. 5 in Wis.),” said Bradley S. Klein, national director of Golfweek’s Best Courses rating program. “It also includes readily affordable daily-fees and the kind of simple, fun municipal layouts where many of us learned the game.” As a complement to the 2012 rankings, Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play also delivers editorial articles that underscore the importance of location when designing a course, including a look at how great course architecture embodies the character of the land and an overview of the diverse landscapes found among this year’s Golfweek’s Best honorees. In addition, the special issue offers full course statistics and information on many of the featured golf clubs included on the list. To build Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play list, an experienced team of more than 725 evaluators rated each public layout on the basis of 10 criteria, including routing, conditioning, variety and memorability of holes. The result is an average of scores that dictate a course’s overall ranking. The number of courses per state varies on this list based on the course supply, population and level of play in each state. Visit Golfweek.com/GolfweeksBest to view the complete list of Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play. About Golfweek’s Best Rankings Since beginning its rating system in 1997, Golfweek has developed the most respected ranking structure in the industry. Golfweek’s nationwide team of course raters, which currently boasts 725 evaluators, has surveyed more than 3,000 courses – rating each nominated course on the basis of Golfweek’s 10 strict standards of evaluation.

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Collectively, Golfweek raters have turned in more than 55,000 votes. Golfweekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Courses lists include: Modern, Classic, New, Casino, Municipal, Campus, Residential, Resort, Canadian, Caribbean & Mexico, Great Britain & Ireland and Courses You Can Play. The full criteria for evaluating the golf courses may be found at Golfweek.com/GolfweeksBest. About Golfweek Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf. Serving enthusiasts who are truly passionate about the game of golf, the Golfweek brand includes Golfweek magazine, Golfweek.com, Golfweek OnDemand, Golfweek Mobile, Golfweek Custom Media, The Golf Wire, The Apparel Wire, The Tour Van and TurfNet.com. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Media Group, which specializes in developing diverse media platforms that engage and strengthen the communities they serve. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Turnstile Media Group is also the parent of Professional Artist, Community Media Holdings, The Seminole Voice, The Winter Park/Maitland Observer and Turnstile Connect.

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Golfweek Releases 7th Annual "Best Courses You Can Play" Special Issue ORLANDO, Fla. (May 1, 2012) - Golfweek - the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf - once again celebrates the very best in public-access golf with the release of its 7th annual Golfweek's Best Courses You Can Play special issue. Featuring a comprehensive state-by-state listing of the country's greatest public-access courses, the digest-sized Golfweek's Best Courses You Can Play guide serves as an invaluable resource for avid golfers in search of unforgettable golf experiences from coast to coast. "This list of the country's best public-access courses runs the gamut, including four courses that have held U.S. Opens - Bethpage State Park-Black (No. 1 in N.Y.), Pebble Beach (No. 1 in Calif.), Pinehurst-No. 2 (No. 1 in N.C.) and Torrey Pines-South (No. 9 in Calif.) - as well as two that are slated to hold U.S. Opens, Chambers Bay (No. 1 in Wash.) and Erin Hills (No. 5 in Wis.)," said Bradley S. Klein, national director of Golfweek's Best Courses rating program. "It also includes readily affordable daily-fees and the kind of simple, fun municipal layouts where many of us learned the game." As a complement to the 2012 rankings, Golfweek's Best Courses You Can Play also delivers editorial articles that underscore the importance of location when designing a course, including a look at how great course architecture embodies the character of the land and an overview of the diverse landscapes found among this year's Golfweek's Best honorees. In addition, the special issue offers full course statistics and information on many of the featured golf clubs included on the list. To build Golfweek's Best Courses You Can Play list, an experienced team of more than 725 evaluators rated each public layout on the basis of 10 criteria, including routing, conditioning, variety and memorability of holes. The result is an average of scores that dictate a course's overall ranking. The number of courses per state varies on this list based on the course supply, population and level of play in each state. Visit Golfweek.com/GolfweeksBest to view the complete list of Golfweek's Best Courses You Can Play. About Golfweek's Best Rankings Since beginning its rating system in 1997, Golfweek has developed the most respected ranking structure in the industry. Golfweek's nationwide team of course raters, which currently boasts 725 evaluators, has surveyed more than 3,000 courses - rating each nominated course on the basis of Golfweek's 10 strict standards of evaluation. Collectively, Golfweek raters have turned in more than 55,000 votes. Golfweek's Best Courses lists include: Modern, Classic, New, Casino, Municipal, Campus, Residential, Resort, Canadian, Caribbean & Mexico, Great Britain & Ireland and Courses You Can Play. The full criteria for evaluating the golf courses may be found at Golfweek.com/GolfweeksBest. About Golfweek Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf. Serving enthusiasts who are truly passionate about the game of golf, the Golfweek brand includes Golfweek magazine, Golfweek.com, Golfweek OnDemand, Golfweek Mobile, Golfweek Custom Media, The Golf Wire, The Apparel Wire, The Tour Van and TurfNet.com. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Media Group, which specializes in developing diverse media platforms that engage and strengthen the communities they serve. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Turnstile Media Group is also the parent of Professional Artist, Community Media Holdings, The Seminole Voice, The Winter Park/Maitland Observer and Turnstile Connect. Contact: Kayla Mitchell, Marketing Communications Manager 407.563.7047 | KMitchell@TurnstileMediaGroup.com

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Contact: Kayla Mitchell, Marketing Communications Manager 407.563.7047 | KMitchell@TurnstileMediaGroup.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GOLFWEEK’S GOLFEST BRINGS POPULAR EVENT SERIES BACK TO THE VILLAGES MARCH 2-3 What:

Back for its sixth year in a row and presented by CenturyLink/Prism, Golfweek’s Golfest at The Villages is a popular demo day and outdoor golf festival that allows golfers to try and buy golf’s hottest new equipment while enjoying a bevy of exciting golf entertainment and activities. Highlights include the Columbia ParCar $1 Million Hole-In-One Challenge, the CenturyLink/Prism Par 3 Challenge and exclusive on-site pricing on golf clubs. Attendees will also experience great live golf performances on The Villages Health System Main Stage, including the first-ever competition for “The Villages Golf Entertainer of the Year” and clinics by Brad Brewer, president of the Brad Brewer Golf Academy.

Who:

Golfweek’s Golfest at The Villages is open to the public and encourages golf enthusiasts, families and visitors of all ages to come out and enjoy exciting golf entertainment and activities.

When:

Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where:

The Polo Fields 700 Buena Vista Blvd. The Villages, FL 32162

Why:

Golfweek’s Golfest attendees have the opportunity to not only test golf’s hottest new equipment, but also win unbelievable prizes like tickets to the Tour Championship, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, BMW Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational; golf trips to Bandon Dunes Resort, Whistling Straits and more; and entry to play in the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championships.

Price:

Advance tickets may be purchased for $7 at any golf facility at The Villages or at Golfest.com. At the gate, admission for adults is $10; children 16 and under are free. Parking for this event is also free.

Contact:

For a full schedule of events and complete event details, visit Golfest.com.

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Fact Sheet Description Created in 1997, Golfweek’s Best is nationally recognized as the golf industry’s most trusted, accurate and respected course ranking system. Currently boasting more than 730 evaluators who have collectively surveyed more than 3,000 courses, the Golfweek’s Best program and its corresponding lists serve as invaluable resources for serious golfers in search of the greatest places to stay and play.

The Raters Drawn from all 50 states and half a dozen countries, the raters are a very diverse group in terms of playing ability, career profile and social background. Upon recruiting raters, Golfweek looks for individuals who not only represent professionalism and a sincere passion for golf, but are also committed to attending rater educational events to learn more about golf course architecture and rating procedures.

The Lists Golfweek’s Best courses lists include: Modern, Classic, New, Casino, Municipal, Residential, Resort, Courses You Can Play, Campus, Caribbean & Mexico, Great Britain & Ireland and Canadian.

The Guidelines Golfweek’s Best courses are benchmarked on the following 10 strict standards of evaluation: 1. Routing: How well the holes individually and collectively adhere to the land and to each other. 2a. Integrity of Design (Classic): The extent to which the existing holes either conform to the original design intent or, for those courses that have been renovated, extent to which the holes embody a character that is cohesive rather than fragmentary. 2b. Quality of Shaping (Modern): The extent to which course construction creates design elements that fit in well and provide a consistent look or sensibility. 3. Overall Land Plan: Ease of integration of all built-out elements, including course, clubhouse, real estate, roads and native topography and landforms. 4. Greens & Surrounds: Interest, variety and playability of putting surfaces, collars, chipping areas and greenside bunkers. 5. Variety and Memorability of Par 3s: Differentiation of holes by length, club required, topography, look and angle of approach. 6. Variety and Memorability of Par 4s: Range of right-to-left and left-to-right drives and second shots required, as well as spread of length, topography and look of the holes. 7. Variety and Memorability of Par 5s: Variety of risk/reward opportunities on tee shot; how interesting the second shots are; variety of third shots required. 8. Tree and Landscape Management: Extent to which ornamentals, hardwoods, conifers and other flora enhance the design and playability of a course without overburdening it or threatening strategy and agronomy. 9. Conditioning and Ecology: Overall quality of maintenance, discounting for short-term issues (weather or top dressing); extent of native areas; diversity of plant life and wildlife. 10. “Walk in the Park” Test: The sense of the place as worthy of spending four hours on it.

More Information To view full lists or to learn more about the Golfweek’s Best program, visit Golfweek.com/GolfweeksBest.