2012 Special Events

2012 PGA Merchandise Show Master Event Schedule

PGA Show 10th Annual Demo Day
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
9:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m (PGA Professionals, LPGA Professionals, International PGA Professionals and Media)
12:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m (PGA Professionals, LPGA Professionals, International PGA Professionals, Invited Guests and Media)
Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge. Read More

PGA Show New Product Zone
Located in front of the Products and Services section in the middle of the New Exhibitor Discovery Zone between aisles 3400 and 3700.

This is where to find new products segmented by equipment, apparel & accessories conveniently located in one place.Read More

PGA Forum Stage
Located adjacent to Indoor Demo Days.

A specially crafted stage provides the industry with an "inside look" at the business of golf presented by a full body of professionals at the local, national and international level. Read More

PGA Show Fashion E-Studio
Located at the Back of the 600 Aisle, adjacent to the TaylorMade Entrance

The Live Fashion E-Studio is an exciting interactive destination showcasing the latest golf fashion, styles, colors, fabrics, performance and trends from the leading brands in the industry. This specially crafted area will host live presentations throughout the Show and highlight apparel collections as well as the hottest accessory pieces. All presentations will be streamed to a live virtual audience.Read More

PGA Sponsors and Licensee Pavilion
Located just inside the Main Show entrance.

Offers access to PGA Partners business solutions, PGA Golf Management Universities and allied golf organizations. Read more.

PGA Show Teaching, Training Aids and Golf Fitness Pavilion
Located in the Upper Equipment section next to the ETC.

A pavilion designed for companies that are showcasing products or services specifically designed for teaching, coaching and fitness Read more.

PGA Show New Exhibitor Discovery Zone
Located at the back of the 2200-2700 aisles

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The New Golf Business Solutions Zone
Find the solutions for your facility at the Golf Business Solutions Zone located on the show floor. The Golf Business Solutions Zone will include a Solutions Forum stage with opportunities to learn from exhibitors unique solutions to enhance golf course facilities, club houses, member experience and more. Plus, attendees will receive free facility evaluations with an opportunity to meet with industry leaders and consultants. Read More

2012 AGM Retail Conference
Located in room 340 A-D

The Association of Golf Merchandisers will hold its Annual Retail Conference and Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, January 25 at the Orange County Convention Center. Keynote speaker for the event is James Dion, renowned retail authority. Members and guests will also have a wide array of educational seminars and networking sessions to enhance their retail operations during the day-long event. For more information contact, AGM HQ at 602-604-8250, www.AGMgolf.org

AGM Product Preview & Reception
Located in room W330

Taking place on the eve of the Show, January 25 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, the Association of Golf Merchandisers will host their Annual Pocket Preview & Reception. This special event features a preview of collections offered by AGM Vendor Partners and an industry reception

2012 PGA Section Short Game Challenge
Located adjacent to the Equipment Section in front of Hitting Bays One and Two

PGA Professionals and apprentices have the opportunity to compete in the PGA Section Short Game Challenge. Each competitor will be allowed two putts and two chips with the total distance of all putts and chips used to determine each day's final results. Prize money will be paid to the winning PGA Sections on a daily basis.
Sponsors are: Titleist, PING, Callaway, TaylorMade, Nike Golf, Cobra

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE THESE WINNING PGA SECTIONS

Pro-Pro Tournaments presented by PGA Magazine
The Pro-Pro Tournaments feature PGA Professionals going head to head with purses ranging up to $5,000 per event based on a full field. The tournaments feature more than 100 players and are located at the most prestigious golf courses Orlando has to offer. For more details, visit the online North Florida PGA Section tournaments area of PGAlinks.com. Direct all questions to the North Florida PGA Section at 386-256-1221.

PGA Show 19th Hole - Presented by Full Swing Golf
Located in the Products and Services section, space 2743, behind Full Swing Golf

Test your skills on a Full Swing Simulator and participate in a long drive/or closest to the pin contest. The perfect place to network on the Show Floor, meet new contacts and greet old friends.