The player is even able to select variables such as weather conditions, tee locations and speed of the greens. Among the satisfied customers is Michael Jordan, who keeps his swing in shape during the long Chicago winters. Golf Fest '99 is designed for both the hopelessly hooked and the curious newcomer. For the competitive, or perhaps the charitable, there will be contests. For a few dollars, one can putt for various prizes, or take a shot at being closest to the pin on the Full Swing Golf simulator.
Local charities benefit.
Hourly drawings are scheduled for equipment, apparel and golf vacations. Another fast-growing local company, Select Tee Times, will demonstrate its computerized reservation system that provides free tee times to courses in San Diego and all over the world. Hahn notes that Golf Fest made money in its first year, even with some substantial capital expenditures, such as 35,000 square feet of carpet for the arena's floor. But Hahn and Hall are looking at the long-term perspective. We believe San Diego is the unofficial home of golf.