Some people think of Daytona Beach as the place where tourists drive their cars next to the ocean on the white sand. Others think of it as the roaring home of the Daytona 500 auto race.
But, after the February episode of the award-winning Traveling Golfer television show, they will think of it as another of the great golf destinations in the Sunshine State of Florida.
Popular golf courses such as Halifax Plantation, Victoria Hills and the two layouts at Daytona Beach GC are on display. Plus there is a special look at the famous Daytona International Speedway. And all of it comes from the spectacular view at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort.
Add some of the places to dine and a vibrant nightlife and it becomes plain to see why the Daytona Beach area was selected for the February episode of the Traveling Golfer.
“Daytona Beach has been known around the world as a favorite vacation destination for many years,” explains Kay Galloway, marketing director for the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Now, quality golf at an affordable price is another factor that adds to the allure of the area.”
The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort adds another dimension to any golf vacation. Most of the 744 rooms are oceanfront, with stunning views of the most famous beach in the world. It also puts visitors within walking distance of shops, restaurants and live music venues.
“I was part of the crowd that came to Daytona Beach many times through the years for activities other than golf,” admits Tony Leodora, host of the Traveling Golfer television show. “In recent years the golf scene has matured and adapted to the festive atmosphere of the area. Think of it. Where else can you go and combine a spectacular beach, the NASCAR auto racing capital of the world and quality golf into one vacation?”
For a complete look at the accommodations available in and around Daytona Beach, plus the many golf options, go to www.daytonabeach.com.
The February episode of the Traveling Golfer airs as a scheduled weekly feature show on NBC Sports and NBC Sports + throughout four markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. NBC Sports airings are 10:30 a.m. on Sundays, 10 p.m. on Tuesdays and 11 a.m. on Thursdays. NBC Sports + airs the show at 8 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. In addition, the show airs nationally, three times every day, on the Fun Roads Network (funroads.tv/schedule) – in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Wichita, Detroit, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Washington State, North Dakota, Raleigh, Orlando, San Jose, Albany and Boise markets. Additionally, national and international expansion has taken place via connected TV on Roku, Amazon Fire, SelectTV and GlewedTV – including the new WingDing Network in 50 million households worldwide on Roku.
The Traveling Golfer also airs a number of times throughout the month on “Rivertalk” on HTC-4 in Myrtle Beach.
The show also airs on the Traveling Golfer network of websites … including The Golf Director Network and The Myrtle Beach Golf Channel (see full list of sites on travelinggolfervideo.com).
As part of every Traveling Golfer show there is the additional feature, “Tech Talk”, hosted by Tour Edge Golf experts, such as President Dave Glod. With years of experience as a club maker, Glod presents an inside look at the research and development of high-quality golf equipment.
Responding to golfers’ never-ending demands to learn more about interesting golf courses and golf resorts across the country and around the world, well-traveled host Tony Leodora created the Traveling Golfer so he could take viewers on video trips to some of the most exciting golf locations. Four times in the last six years, the show has been honored as the No. 1 Golf Television Show in America in the prestigious International Network of Golf awards, presented at the PGA Merchandise Show.
The Traveling Golfer is a series of monthly shows hosted by Leodora, who has 20 years of experience in televised golf. The featured destination stays on the website for one month, before being replaced by a new show. Alternate shows also air in a two-month rotation. All old shows are archived for continued viewing on the YouTube Network and on the home website, www.travelinggolfervideo.com.
For more information about the Traveling Golfer, or to find out how a property can be featured on the show, call TL Golf Services at (610) 721-8186 or e-mail Tony Leodora at tony.leodora@TL-golfservices.com. .
