The Los Angeles and Bay Area Golf Shows

Today at GroupGolfer, we’re going to mix it up a bit. We’re known for bringing you incredible deals at your favorite courses and discounted products from the best brands in golf, but we also want to get you involved in every aspect of the game. A new year for golf is here and we know you’re just as excited as we are to check out all the new offerings from local courses and see what all the major manufacturers have in store for 2012 and beyond. Let’s celebrate together at two of the biggest golf shows in California!

First comes the Los Angeles Golf Show at the Anaheim Convention Center. The event runs Friday, February 24, through Sunday, February 26 (11AM to 5PM on Friday, 9AM to 5PM on Saturday and 9AM to 4PM on Sunday) and brings some of the best local courses, retailers and resorts all under one roof. After the show wraps up, it will head north for the Bay Area Golf Show at the Santa Clara Convention Center. This event runs Friday, March 2, through Sunday, March 4 (11AM to 5PM on Friday, 9AM to 5PM on Saturday and 9AM to 4PM on Sunday) and will make sure that those in the north get the same great experience.

Attractions such as live speakers, Bridgestone ball fittings, and five-minute free lessons give golfers a chance to learn a couple things about their game that they may not of known. Like the concept of "trying before you buy?" The 2012 Manufacturer Line-Up includes some of the game's top brands and features some of the newest technologies to come to market. A must for the show is the 8,000 square-foot Roger Dunn Clearance Shop that offers the lowest prices of the year on name-brand clubs and equipment.

If you’re looking for a bit of friendly competition, check out the putting and long drive contests offered to golfers of all ages and skill levels, with the opportunity to win terrific prizes. Want to learn how to fix your slice? Perfect your putting? Better your swing? Everyone who plays golf wants to improve their game and both shows have local professionals on hand to provide free five-minute mini lessons to attendees.

So, mark your calendars, call your golf buddies and head to the show in your area to take advantage of all the shiny new toys in 2012 golf!