Golf Local, Rochester

All the local golf courses shut their doors and close for the season. The staff goes on vacation and there is no golf until early spring. We put the clubs away and watch golf on TV wishing that we could play every weekend.

If you love golf then you probably get really disappointed when the winter weather comes and everything golf shuts down. I know that for me it can be a very long winter not even picking up a golf club.

So what can we be doing while the cold snow falls and all the golf courses are shut down?

Indoor Video Golf

There are many local area indoor video simulators that offer a great golfing experience while we can’t take advantage of the beautiful outdoors. On the west-side of Rochester Valle Sports and Doug Miller Family Sports Park both offer indoor simulators. We here are Golf Local have even started an indoor golf league that meets Thursday night at Valle Sports.

On the east-side of Rochester near Eastview mall, Optigolf offers some great golf and also have a nice little restaurant where you can eat and purchase some drinks. They have a great choice of beer and wine. They also have many large flat screen televisions where you can watch football, golf, and basketball games. It is a great place to hangout with your buddies or kids who love the game of golf.

Golf Training

There are many options for indoor golf training in Rochester – GolfTEC, High Performance Golf, Fore Performance. We also highly recommend scheduling some time with a one on one golf instructor. Hank Haney certified Brian Jacobs is always willing to meet and go over a game plan to keep your golf swing in check in the off-season.

Purchase Golf Equipment

On the off-season is the best time to purchase any golf clubs you really wanted during the golf season. The hottest club this past year was the TaylorMade R11. Everyone wanted the club and now you can get it for close to $200 off the original price when it launched.

Just Have Fun

Other things we all love to do is watch football, go out to eat, enjoy time with friends and family. This is the perfect time to catch up on your new Call of Duty MW3 you purchased. You can have a lot of fun playing online poker with your buddies. Watch every episode of Top Gear and dream of purchasing that new Lamborghini.

Well we have a couple months to get ready for another great season of golf. Let us know what you do in the off-season.

Show Information

When: February 10th – 12th
Location: Dome Arena & Expo Center
Show Hours: Friday –  12 Noon – 6pm / Saturday –  9 am – 5 pm / Sunday –  9 am – 3 pm
Cost: Admission $8.00 / Seniors –  65+ $6.00 (coupons not valid) / Kids – 8 & under FREE
Website: www.rocgolfshow.com

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2012 More Vendors & Bigger Discounts

The 2012 Rochester Golf Show is going to be the best show yet.  The show organizers worked long hours with GolfLocal.com to redesign the golf show and provide a website with a new look and more information.

The Rochester Golf Show will showcase everything the entire golf industry has to offer.  For the second time in show history TaylorMade representatives will be on located to provide information on all their latest products.

Visit the Golf Show and you will receive a complimentary copy of the New York Golfer showcasing the golf industry in New York.  You will also receive a 1 year complimentary subscription to Golf Digest or a 6 month subscription to Golf World. Value of $14.97

This years event will included guest speakers to talk about everything from the “Perfect Swing Path” to “Why a USGA Handicap is Important”.

2012 Schedule of Events

	BRIAN JACOBS Brian is a Hank Haney Golf Certified PGA Instructor being one of six in the world to achieve level 3 certification as well as a Hank Haney ecoaching Certification. Brian bring an “inside the ropes” perspective to his students regarding course management and managing one’s self within a round of golf. SEMINAR TOPIC: Let's Talk Golf Q & A TIME: Friday Feb. 10, 2012 4:45PM - 5:30PM Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 9:30AM - 10:15AM Sunday Feb. 12, 2012 10:00AM - 10:30AM
	JOHN GRAHAM John is the Director of Instruction of Webster Golf Club. He is also a Class A member of the PGA of America, a Golf Business Network member and 1 of 7 Senior AimPoint Certified Instructors in the world. SEMINAR TOPIC: AimPoint Green Reading TIME: Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 11:00AM- 11:30AM Sunday Feb. 12, 2012 11:00AM - 11:30AM
	DARLENE SOMMERS Darlene is a member of the LPGA and Head Golf Professional at Champion Hills Country Club. She specializes in golf fitness and K-Vest Technology. SEMINAR TOPIC: 3-D Golf Fitness Training TIME: Friday Feb. 10, 2012 4:00PM - 4:30PM Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 1:00PM - 1:30PM Sunday Feb. 12, 2012 1:00PM - 1:30PM
	PAUL TURNER Paul is the Saturday Golf Association (SGA) Handicap Chairman. Paul is certified by the USGA as a handicap administrator. His passion for golf is evident by his commitment to learning and understanding the rules of golf, having attended rules and handicap seminars numerous times. SEMINAR TOPIC: Importance of Having A Handicap TIME: Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 12:00PM - 12:15PM Sunday Feb. 12, 2012 12:00PM - 12:15PM
	CODY DALTON Cody is the Co-Founder of GolfLocal.com. By using devices like the iPing App he understands how technology plays a roll in the game of golf SEMINAR TOPIC: Technology and Golf TIME: Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 3:00PM - 3:15PM

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With more vendors and greater discounts this is the one Golf Show you can’t afford to miss.  For more information on the Rochester Golf Show please visit their website.