UHS to announce golf pro for 2018 Expo

At a May 24 news conference, UHS leaders will announce the name of the professional golfer who will be conducting a golf seminar at the UHS Golf Expo this summer in connection with the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open.

The news conference will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 24, in the Russell Room at UHS Binghamton General Hospital, 10-42 Mitchell Ave., Binghamton.

“We have selected an outstanding professional golfer to conduct this year’s seminar of golf, fitness and health tips,” said John M. Carrigg, president and chief executive officer of UHS.  “We’re sure that those attending our free Golf Expo in August will be impressed with what they can learn and will also have an enjoyable time throughout the evening.”

The Golf Expo will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 15, starting at 5 p.m., at the En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott.

Under the tent this year, UHS will provide educational materials related to urology, orthopedics and men’s and women’s health issues.  

Providers and clinical experts from several specialties will be on hand for informal question-and-answer sessions at UHS’ booths.

Free, heart-healthy refreshments will be available.  Each attendee will receive giveaways, including a Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card, and will be able to enter prize drawings.  

The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open will be held from Aug. 13 to 19 at En-Joie.

Media Contacts:
John Karedes, Tournament Director
DICK’S Sporting Goods Open
607.205.1500

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