EARLY TEE TIMES PAY OFF AT THE

2015 VENTURE BANK MINNESOTA GOLF SHOW

Presented by 1500 ESPN

Tickets Now On Sale - February 20 - 22 at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Minneapolis (Jan. 29, 2015) --- The Venture Bank Minnesota Golf Show, the largest of its kind in the upper Midwest, will be held February 20 22, 2015 at the Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 Second Ave. So., Hall E). Golfers of all abilities can peruse the 18,000 sq. feet of golf-related products and services, demo the latest equipment, take a free 10-minute lesson from a PGA professional, book a golf vacation, and find great deals on clubs and apparel at over 100 exhibitors.

This year, it pays to make an early tee time to the show! Its almost as if golfers cant afford not to attend! Here are some of the great deals that attendees can receive by ordering tickets in advance or at the door:

• Order tickets online in advance and receive their choice of a FREE full zip ladies microfiber jacket or an all-weather chamois/terry cloth golf sports towel.*

• Each ticket purchased to the 2015 Minnesota Golf Show will receive one FREE greens fee pass to each of eight courses, compliments of TwinCitiesGolf.com. Courses include Boulder Pointe, Creeks Bend, Eagle Trace, Kilkarney Hills, Lake Pepin, Rum River Hills, Shadowbrooke, and Southern Hills.

• The first 500 paid tickets through the door will receive an additional FREE golf pass from the Course of theDay: Friday/Baker National Golf Course; Saturday/The Refuge Golf Club; and Sunday/The Jewel Golf Club.

• Every ticket holder can sign up at the show to get a year subscription to Golf Digest Magazine, a $7 value.

• FREE 10-minute golf lessons, compliments of the Minnesota Section PGA and the PGA Golf Card.

• Getting new clubs this year? If so, book your custom fitting with 2^nd Swing in advance on the Golf Show website.

• Get a free 2-pack of Bridgestone Golf balls at the Bridgestone Golf Ball Fitting Area or 1500 ESPN booth.

Highlights and attractions for this years Venture Bank Minnesota Golf Show will include:

• Indoor Driving Range Take a swing at the latest in golf technology and equipment.

• 1500 ESPN Live broadcasts Watch and listen to your favorite radio personalities during the stations 20+ hours of live broadcasting from the Show. Meet Joe Soucheray, Patrick Reusse, Judd Zulgad, Phil Mackey, Craig Tieken and Joe Stansberry. Check out the schedule online.

• $100,000 Putt Challenge Try to sink the putt of a lifetime. A portion of the proceeds benefit the First Tee Foundation.

• Your Select Minnesota Buick GMC Dealers Performance Stage, Powered by Golftec learn skills from some of the areas best golf professionals

• The First Tee Junior Golf Clinic Reps from The First Tee will introduce kids ages 7 to 17 to the great game of golf on Saturday from 9 11 a.m. at the Driving Range.

• The 19^th Hole presented by Yellow Brick Road Pavers and Landscapes Relax with a beverage while watching PGA tournament action in a cool backyard living space designed by Yellow Brick Road.

Admission is $12 for adults (18 and older) and free for those 17 years and younger.

HOURS: Friday, February 20 10 a.m. 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 21 9 a.m. 7 p.m.

Sunday, February 22 10 a.m. 4 p.m.

INFO: minnesotagolfshow.com

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*This offer valid with online ticket purchase only. Redeemed only at the Martin Wholesale booth at the Venture Bank Minnesota Golf Show during show hours. While supplies last.

CONTACT: Molly Mulvehill Steinke, Nemer Fieger, 612-309-1677, molly@nemerfieger.com