Kansas City Golf Show 2025 Recap

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• 100+ Exhibitors

• Hottest Golf Manufacturers

• KP & Long Drive Competitions

• Putting Championship

• Main Stage Presentations

• AdventHealth Wellness Zone

• Yuengling Flight 19 TH Hole

• Saturday Kids Day & Family Day

• Spirits Experience

• Golf MD Testing Zone

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QUICK FACTS

Show Owner ............... Varsity Comm., Inc.

Date Feb. 21-23, 2025

Site Overland Park Convention Center

Average Attendance ......... 8,000+

Exhibits ................... 100+

Media Exposure

$100,000 Campaign

Ticket Prices Player’s Tour Pass $55, Adults $17, Seniors (60+) $16, 12 & Under Free

Manufacturers .............. Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Mizuno, Srixon

Sponsors .................. 1 Welcoming, 19 Presenting, 18 Supporting, 8 Patron

Host Hotel ................. Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park Center

Endorsed & Supported by Central Golf Links, Kansas Golf Foundation, Missouri Golf Assoc., PGA Midwest Section

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EVENT FEATURES

Golf MD Testing & Fitting Zone

Hit all the new models from Callaway, Cobra, Mizuno, Odyssey, Ping, Titleist, TaylorMade and Wilson at our free driving range. Top Mfg. Representatives will be on-site fitting you to the right club!

ProAm Golf Retail Equipment Sale

The best golf equipment sale of the year as at our Show! Check out new clubs, apparel, accessories and more at show-exclusive prices, and save big on last year’s clubs priced to move. Everything to fill up your bag at great prices!

Envoy Mortgage & The Tina Team Short Game Central

Powered by PXG

Show off your short game by chipping to win rounds of golf, golf balls and other cool prizes. Make a hole-in-one and take home the grand prize.

Edward Jones & Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail

Straightest Drive Challenge

Powered by Midwest Golf Innovations

Tee it high and let it fly on a state-of-the-art simulator to win rounds of golf and more. With separate divisions for men, women and seniors, everyone has a chance to win.

Edward Jones & Old Kinderhook KP Challenge

Powered by Midwest Golf Innovations

Not a long hitter? No problem — at the KP Challenge, pull wedge or iron and try to stick a shot in tight on one of the game’s iconic holes to win free golf and other goodies.

Olathe Lincoln Ford Putting Challenge

Powered by Pure Line Putting, PXG & Shangri-La Golf Club

Every successful putter wins a round of golf and entry in Sunday’s Putting Championship, where putters will compete to win a fantastic stay-and-play package.

Sports Radio 810 WHB & Yuengling Flight Main Stage

Stop by the Main Stage and learn from the game’s top teachers, industry experts, fitness professionals and more.

Yuengling Flight 19th Hole

Time for a break? Visit the 19th Hole and grab a cold Yuengling Flight, meet celebrity Madi Frerking and learn from pros on the adjacent Main Stage.

Xtreme Green On the Green

Check out a sweet synthetic putting green built right on the show floor. Roll a few putts for fun or compete to win great prizes at certain times throughout the day.

PXG Fitting and Sales Experience

See our home page button to reserve your coveted fitting session at the show. The official club of the show, PXG will be doing fittings, have product sales in their on-site store, Tour truck, swing studio and ambassadors there all weekend.

AdventHealth Wellness Zone

Our new Welcoming Sponsor AdventHealth will have sports medicine and wellness experts to get you golf fit for coming golf season. And, learn all about the AdventHealth Championship coming this May.

Bushnell Golf Experience

A global leader in golf technology, Bushnell Golf will have an amazing sale and product unveiling showcasing their Launch Pro Launch Monitor, new rangefinders, watches, GPS devices, speakers and more. All for sale at the show.

The Orange Whip Experience

Join the Orange Whip Experience – your ticket to a golf swing revolution! Elevate your game with heightened athleticism, balance, and rhythm. Dive into the world of Orange Whip Products – where passion meets performance, and your love for the game soars to new heights. Orange Whip: You gotta feel it!

PGA Midwest Section Free Lesson Area

Enjoy a free brief lesson from PGA Midwest Section pros in our hitting bays and learn all about the PGA’s area programs for juniors and amateurs alike.

Liquid Lounges

Sip, sample and savor amazing libations from Arnold Palmer Spiked, Barmen Bourbon, Happy Thursday, Simply Spiked and Topo Chico Hard Seltzer.

High-Tech Tees

This is the most high-tech the Show has ever been with offers and experiences from PXG, Berry’s Golf and Groove, Birdies Indoor Golf, Midwest Golf Solutions and The Tee Box Topeka.

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Tito’s Handmade Vodka Clubhouse

Come enjoy the vibe and vodka cocktail sampling at the show’s newest interactive zone.

MGI Motorized Cart Test Drive

A world leader in remote control motorized card technology MGI Golf will be on site with a test drive zone where you can put their latest models through their paces and buy them at the show.

Imperial Golf Studio

Located in Parkville, Imperial Golf has become one of the leaders in golf club fitting and instruction in the KC area. Meet their experts at the show.

The Puttery Experience

Our exciting new partner The Puttery based on the County Club Plaza in KC will be showcasing their vibe all weekend.

The First Tee of Greater KC Jr. Golfer Area

A special area just for kids! Featuring fun games and instruction from local First Tee professionals, it’s the place to go to get your young golfer fired up about the game.

The First Tee of Greater KC Kids & Family Day

Saturday is Kids and Family Day. With prizes and games for kids throughout the hall, junior golf seminars on the Main Stage and a Junior Putting Championship, it’s a day you won’t want to miss.

SPONSORS

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Welcoming Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor Benefits

• Logo on Print, Radio & TV Materials

• Airborne Event Signage

• Logo & Link on the Show Website

• PA Announcements During the Event

• Complimentary Event Tickets

• Sponsorship of Interactive Area

• On-Site Display Space

Supporting Sponsor Benefits

• Logo on Print Media

• Logo & Link on Show Website

• PA Announcements During the Show

• Complimentary Event Tickets

• Event Signage

• Co-Sponsorship of Interactive Area

• On-Site Display Space

Patron Sponsor Benefits

• Logo & Link on Show Website

• PA Announcements During the Show

• Complimentary Event Tickets

• Event Signage

• Sponsor or Co-Sponsor of a Show Activity

Endorsed & Supported By

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EXHIBITORS & FLOOR PLAN

AdventHealth Championship

Alabama Tourism

All Star Pro Golf

Amateur Players Tour

Arnold Palmer Spiked

Barmen Bourbon

Bender Gloves

Berry’s Golf and Groove

Birdies Indoor Golf

Body 20 PV

Bordner Home Improvement

Branson.com

Brookridge Golf Club

Bushnell

Caddy Wrap

Callaway Golf

Capital Vacations

Central Links Golf

Chappie Golf

Chiro One Wellness Centers

Cleveland Golf

Cleveland University-Kansas City

Chiropractic Health Center

Cobra

Colbert Hills

E-Pulse

Edward Jones

Emeritus Golf Apparel

Envoy Mortgage

ESPN Kansas City

Fairway Custom Golf

Farmers Insurance – Steven Kohnle

Agency

FCG of Terre Haute LLC

First Responder Golf Foundation

First Tee of Kansas City

Golf Addict

Golf Ball Pauls

Golf M.D.

Great Life Golf & Fitness

Hague Quality Water

Happy Thursday Spiked Refreshers

Hello Garage of Kansas City

Ignite Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic

Imperial Golf

Kansas City Mavericks Hockey Team

Kansas Golf Foundation

Kinley Golf Sales

Lake of the Ozarks Golf Council

Landjet

Leaffilter

LeafGuard

Leone Original Pizza

MGI Power Golf Carts

Mid America Golfing Events

Midwest Distributors

Midwest Golf Innovations

Missouri Golf Association

Mizuno

Mules National Golf Club

Murphy Golf KC

Olathe Ford Lincoln

Old Kinderhook

Orange Whip

Patio Enclosures

Patriot Outreach

PING

Popticals

Pro-Am Golf USA

PutterCup

Puttery

PXG

Renewal by Andersen

Restore Family

Chiropractic

RMI Golf Carts

Shangri La Golf Club,

Resort & Marina

Siena & Arroyo Golf Clubs

Simply Spiked

Spinnaker Resorts

Srixon

Stateside Vodka

Stoke Golf Co

Sun Valley Golf Course

Swing Sports

Synlawn

T-Mobile

T-Shotz

Team Cocktail

Tee Times Magazine

The Tee Box Group

The Tina Team

Thermal King Windows

Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Top Chico Hard Seltzer

Vacation & Travel Group

Visit Mississippi

Xtreme Green Synthetic Turf

Yuengling Flight

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MARKETING & PROMOTIONS

Radio & Television Advertising

• Radio - 350 Golf Show Radio Spots

WHB SportsRadio - 150 spots over 2 weeks and live remote with K. Kietzman.

ESPN Radio KC - 120 spots over 2 weeks 610 Sports - 60 spots over 2 weeks leading up.

KMBZ NewsRadio - 25 spots week leading up to show.

610 Sports - 50 spots over 2 weeks leading up to show.

• Live Broadcasts – 4 Live Broadcasts

FOX4 - Sat am.

• Television Ads: 230 Golf Show TV Spots

Time Warner Cable KC – 170+ ads: Golf Channel, PGA Tour Coverage, ESPN, FOX, MetroSports, CNN, MSNBC over 2 weeks.

WDAF FOX4 – 20+ Ads in AM and PM news week leading to the show.

KCTV5 CBS – 20+ Ads on 18 weeks of PGA Tour Coverage, AM and PM news.

KSHB NBC – 20+ Ads on AM and PM news week leading up to show.

ViaMedia – 200 spots in Golf Channel, ESPN and digital via Google.

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MARKETING & PROMOTIONS

E-Marketing:

Digital Campaign/Ads & Messaging Via Partnerships – 25+ Partners

• Show Ads, Email Campaigns and Show Messages With: KansasCity.com, Golf Channel, GolfNow.com, iDealGolfer, KCGA, PGA Section, WHB, MGA, Tee Times, Great Life KC, Digital Ally Open, KC Golf Show database, Golf Channel Academy, Golf Show /TWITTER and 20+ local regional partners and show clients ALL HELPING!

Social Media Campaign: Via Facebook/Twitter

Multiple messages, posts, boosts and campaigns to our FOLLOWERS for 2 months leading up, Twitter via Show and partner channels. Major focus 30 days out. Press releases for 4 months to regional media.

Print Media: 15 Display Ads

• Kansas City Star: 10 ads over two weeks leading up.

• Tee Times Golf Guide: 3 months of ads/coverage + special February Show section.

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