Mark Crossfield
Mark Crossfield is one of the social media’s most popular golfing figures, with almost 200,000 followers on YouTube, in excess of 34,000 Twitter devotees, and nearly 60,000 Facebook ‘likes’.
He is also one of the presenters of the new Sky Sports show Golf Juice. His videos cover coaching, equipment, and course reviews, all delivered in his individual – often irreverent – style.
And he will be joined at the show by PGA professional Matt Lockey, who also enjoys a substantial following on social media, where he’s better known as ‘Coach Lockey‘.
The duo often works together to produce YouTube videos and will be reunited once more to entertain visitors at the show.
London Golf Show 2015
Six lucky show visitors will, each day, win the chance to have a 30-minute lesson with Crossfield and Lockey, which will be recorded and shown on the former’s YouTube channel.
Mark Crossfield, who has been coaching golf for more than 20 years, will also host the daily ‘Innovations in Golf’ section on stage, which focuses on gadgets and equipment new to the market.
Welcoming Crossfield to the show, Events Director Simon Jones said: “Mark is the epitome of the social media star: somebody with excellent knowledge to impart, in an engaging way, on a specialist subject.”
He went on to say “In just a few short years, his ever-expanding fan base has enabled him to become an established part of the modern golf media landscape and a ‘golf guru’ to the digital generation. His unique, enthusiastic style will enhance the event and add another interactive level to the show.“
Mark Crossfield added: “I love golf shows. I love the excitement and the buzz about them, and the enthusiasm for the sport that visitors generate. So I was delighted to be asked to work with the guys from the London Golf Show.”
He added “It will give me the opportunity to meet some of the many people who watch us on YouTube and to give a few lessons to show visitors. Also, and this is a great one for me because I love playing with gadgets. I’ll also be presenting the ‘Innovations in Golf’ section, which will highlight some of the great new ideas in the game – and also some of the wackiest. I can’t wait to get started.“
Launched in 2005, the London Golf Show is the UK’s longest-running consumer golf show and was designed to appeal to golfers – and potential golfers – of all ages and abilities.
With myriad interactive stands – including Nearest-the-Pin, Long-drive, and Long-Putt contests; free PGA tuition; a massive indoor driving range featuring the majority of golf’s best-known club brands;
Tickets to the London Golf Show, which takes place at Glow, Bluewater, in Kent are FREE for accompanied under-16s, and also for lady golfers, until August 25th.
Book your tickets before the 31st of July and get them for the discount rate of just £7.50!
Entry will cost £15 on the door.
The London Golf Show takes place at Glow, Bluewater, in Kent, from August 26-28, 2016.
