New to the show this year...
Special appearances by the reigning six time Canadian Long Drive Champion Lisa 'Longball' Vlooswyk and the Golf Channel's Lauren Thompson.

Lisa 'Longball' Vlooswyk 
                                                 

Lisa 'Longball' is the Canadian Long Drive Champion for woman and currently ranked 2nd in the World.  She has won 6 consecutive National Long Drive Championship titles and is the reigning Canadian Champion, a LDA Tour Champion and is a Nike sponsored athlete.  Lisa currently holds the Canadian Women's Long Drive record at 350 yards, 2 feet, 2 inches.  Also having a passion for the game, Lisa competes on the Canadian Women's Tour and is working towards a goal of qualifying for the LPGA Canadian Women's Open. Lisa will be at the 2012 Ottawa-Gatineau GolfEXPO on both Saturday and Sunday.  Come and meet the reigning women's Canadian Long Drive Champion.  Look for Lisa on the seminar stage and at the putting contest. Lisa is presented by Flagstick Golf Magazine and Flagstick.com.

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Lauren Thompson

Lauren Thompson is one of the Golf Channel's most vibrant on-air personalities.  She currently hosts 'Top Ten' and 'Golf Now' on the Golf Channel.  Prior to her work in golf, she played an active role in TNA Wrestling for 2 years.  She has also appeared in music videos by country star Jason Aldean and rock group Sevendust. Stop by the GolfNow exhibit booth from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 10 to meet Lauren and pick up some GolfNow.com merchandise!

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Instructional Range

The Instructional Range at the 2012 Ottawa-Gatineau GolfEXPO is brought to you by the Academy at the Canadian Golf & Country Club.  The teaching instructors from the Canadian Golf & Country Club will be on hand to tune up your swing for the upcoming golf season.  Be sure to stop by and see what new tips they can provide to help improve your game!

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The Calabogie Experience

Come and test your driving skills on a race simulator.  Even take a look inside the cars that race at Calabogie Motorsports Park.  You will not be disappointed as to what the Calabogie Expeirience will offer!

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Closest to the Pin

Come and test your accuracy against others on the Golf-O-Max and Executive Golf Indoor Simulator.  See how close you can come to sinking that approach shot.  Test your skills against other show attendess with prizing to be awarded to the most accurate shots.

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2012 Eastern Ontario/Outaouais Golfer's Red Book

Back again this year by popular demand, the Eastern Ontario/Outaouais Golfer's Red Book show special will kick off your golf season!  Pick up your copy of the Golfer's Red Book for only $35 taxes included!

Kids Zone

Visiting the 2012 Ottawa-Gatineau GolfEXPO isn't just for adults!  We will be featuring a large Kids Zone activity area of over 5,000 square feet.  There will be interactive games for that special junior to practice their golf skills.

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Manufacturers' Demo Range

Come test the latest technology from the industry's leading manufacturers!



Retail Area

We've expanded our retail area to over 6,000 square feet.  Browse through the selection of the latest golf equipment or try on a new pair of shoes.  The retail area will also feature a great selection of golf fashion and accessories at a low price.  Whatever you are looking for to improve your golf game, you can find it in the retail area.

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Sand Trap Challenge

Life's a beach!  Test your skills in the sand trap feature area brought to you by Cleveland Golf/Srixon.  How close to the hole can you pitch it from the sand?  Great Cleveland Golf and Srixon prizing to be won.

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Seminar Stage

Be sure to stop by the seminar stage for great presentations on how to work on your golf game for the upcoming season!  Be sure not to miss the Great Golf Auction for your chance to bid on great golf destinations, local green fees and more!