What PGA Professionals Are Saying
“My goal this week is to find new vendors for our shop that we don’t already do business with. In the private club world, we see many of the same people day in and day out, so we’re constantly looking for new products and brands to keep the membership engaged. The PGA Show is the best place for us to meet the next company to drive new sales in our shop.”Andy Warren, PGA Head Professional, The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (California)
“We’ve been looking this week for new apparel lines that will help us maintain our margins and continue our branding efforts.”Eric Lohman, PGA General Manager, Monarch Beach Golf Links, Dana Point, California
“This is my seventh year attending the PGA Merchandise Show and, as always, I’m excited to see the new innovations in golf equipment and merchandise. On a personal note, I was accepted into the 2018–19 PGA LEAD Class recently, and this year’s Show will be the first opportunity for us all to meet and discuss future activities.”Maulana Dotch, PGA Head Professional, Cedar Crest Golf Course, Dallas, Texas
“My lesson business has continued to grow each year, mostly due to the purchases and information I’ve gathered from past PGA Shows. While there’s no better place to see old friends and make new ones, my focus today is on finding anything I can use to help clients improve at the game.”Mike Richards, PGA Director of Instruction, Mike Richards Golf Academy, Parkland, Florida
“This year is going to be the year of the driver. I’m excited to see how Callaway’s new Rogue is received, because TaylorMade is also generating some buzz with the Twist-Face technology. Customers at our fitting center are already asking for these products”Andy Mickelson, PGA Apprentice/Director of Golf, Mistwood Golf Club, Romeoville, Illinois