PRESS RELEASES

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (April 12, 2022) – PGA Professionals and golf buyers can be among the first to preview new Spring 2023 golf apparel and accessories at the 2022 PGA Show Buying & Education Summit, July 11-12, at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2022) – Thirty sessions of the 2022 PGA Show Education Conference will be available on-demand beginning Feb. 14 at PGA Show Connects, the golf industry’s 365-digital platform extension of the PGA Show. In-person PGA Show badge-holders who opted into the digital platform during registration will automatically receive PGA Show Connects login credentials to access on-demand sessions at no extra charge. PGA Professionals and industry executives who did not attend the 2022 PGA Show are able to register for on-demand content access at Virtual.PGAShow.com. 

ORLANDO, Fla. (January 31, 2022) – The 69th PGA Show reunited the global golf industry in person for the first time in two years, Jan. 25-28, in Orlando, Florida. Nearly 15,000 PGA Professionals, golf leaders, industry executives and retailers sourced new products from more than 600 participating brands, attended high-level industry presentations, learned timely business solutions and connected in person with peers and golf leaders to drive forward participation and the business of the sport. The 2022 PGA Show began with Demo & Fitting Day at Orange County National Golf Center (OCN) on Jan. 25 and continued at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), Jan. 26-28.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (January 19, 2022) – The 69^th PGA Show will reunite the global golf industry in person for the first time in two years, Jan. 25-28, in Orlando, Florida. PGA Professionals, golf leaders, industry executives, retailers and manufacturers will experience a reimagined event with multiple new programs and enhancements.  

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2022) – The Golf Fitness, Wellness & Instruction area of the PGA Show Floor will feature a full schedule of complimentary education sessions among related exhibits during the 2022 PGA Show, Jan. 25-28, in Orlando, Florida. The Golf Fitness Association of America and F45 will sponsor stage programming.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2022) – The 2022 PGA Show, Jan. 25-28 in Orlando, will conclude a busy PGA Show day on Wednesday, Jan. 26, with a live Fashion Show and Industry Happy Hour in the Fashion Lounge of the PGA Show Apparel Hall at the Orange County Convention Center.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2021) – Industry professionals attending the 2022 PGA Show, Jan. 25-28 in Orlando, can register for no cost at PGAShow.com through the end of the day on Tuesday, Jan. 11.  In addition to event registration, PGA Show Education Conference registration has early pricing incentives of up to 30 percent through Jan. 11.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2021) – The 2022 PGA Show, traditionally the largest annual gathering of the international golf business community, is evolving alongside the golf industry, and attendees will experience a renewed event as they come together, Jan. 25-28 in Orlando, Florida, for the first time in two years.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2021) – The 19^th edition of the golf industry’s annual professional demo day has been renamed the PGA Show Demo & Fitting Day, returning to the enormous circular range and practice facility of Orange County National Golf Center (OCN) in Winter Garden, Florida, on Jan. 25. The event traditionally marks the start of the PGA Show, Jan. 25-28, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. Event details and registration are available at PGAShow.com.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2021) – The PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions announce the schedule of educational programming for the annual PGA Show Education Conference, simultaneous to the 2022 PGA Show, Jan. 25-28 in Orlando, Florida. The Conference, focusing on teaching and coaching, executive management and operations tracks, plus golf retail sessions, features significantly less overlap with exhibit floor hours and post-show virtual access to allow PGA Professionals and golf buyers more time with exhibitors and their peers. Education Conference details, and early-registration savings through Jan. 11, are available at PGAShow.com. 

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2021) – Registration for the 2022 PGA Show, Jan. 25-28, in Orlando, Fla., is now open for PGA and LPGA Professionals, golf buyers and industry professionals at PGAShow.com. The PGA Show is the largest annual gathering of PGA Members and the international golf industry.

NORWALK, Conn. (Dec. 1, 2021) – PGA Golf Exhibitions announced today that Lisa Langas has joined the PGA Show management team at Reed Exhibitions as the Event Manager, responsible for overseeing PGA Shows key buyer relationships, attendee programming, educational offerings, special events and industry relationships.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Nov. 19, 2021) – The PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions are projecting that more than 600 golf brands will connect in person with thousands of PGA Professionals, golf buyers and industry leaders through their participation in the 2022 PGA Show, Jan. 25-28 in Orlando. The PGA Show is annually the largest gathering of PGA Members and will reunite the global golf community at the Orange County Convention Center for the 69^th edition of golf’s longest running, most influential business gathering.

Jim Beatty, President of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures and organizer of the historic African American Golf EXPO and Forum and PGA Golf Exhibitions, organizer of the highly successful PGA Show, formed a unique relationship with the Inaugural African American EXPO and Forum this year. In an unprecedented move, PGA Show made the offer to host the “Share Your Story” contest.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (October 25, 2021) – The PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions have provided an event update on the 2022 PGA Show, Jan. 25-28 in Orlando. The 69th edition of the PGA Show is returning as an in-person event for the first time since January 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Health and safety standards, based on CDC guidelines, local public health guidance and host venue protocols, will be in place to support a safe and comfortable experience at the 2022 PGA Show.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (August 19, 2021) – PGA Golf Exhibitions, in partnership with the PGA of America, is progressing with previously announced PGA Show initiatives to refresh and grow the 69^th annual flagship event, Jan. 25-28, 2022, in Orlando.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Aug. 4, 2021) – The newly formatted PGA Show Buying & Education Summit, Aug. 9-10, 2021 in Las Vegas, will welcome influential PGA Professionals and golf buyers to meet in person with a curated group of top apparel, accessory and golf lifestyle companies in the upscale resort setting of the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (July 21, 2021) – The newly formatted PGA Show Buying & Education Summit, Aug. 9-10, 2021 in Las Vegas, will welcome influential PGA Professionals and golf buyers to meet in person with a curated group of top apparel, accessory and golf lifestyle companies in the upscale resort setting of the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa.

NORWALK, Conn. (July 21, 2021) – PGA Golf Exhibitions announced its support and involvement in the first African American Golf Expo & Forum (AAGEF), Aug. 21-24, at the Marietta Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta. 

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (July 15, 2021) – The 2021 PGA Show Buying & Education Summit, Aug. 9-10 in Las Vegas, will feature seven education workshops presented by the PGA of America and the Association of Golf Merchandisers.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (July 8, 2021) – Complimentary registration is now open for PGA Professionals and golf buyers attending the PGA Show Buying & Education Summit, Aug. 9-10, 2021, in Las Vegas

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (June 16, 2021) – PGA Golf Exhibitions, in partnership with the NGCOA and Full Swing, is presenting two complimentary golf industry webinars focusing on increasing golf facility revenue, June 29^th on the PGA Show Connects digital platform.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (June 3, 2021) – PGA Golf Exhibitions and the PGA of America announced today the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa as the host venue for the PGA Show Buying & Education Summit, Aug. 9-10, 2021, and the two-day event schedule welcoming PGA Professionals and golf buyers to meet one-to-one with curated apparel, accessory and golf lifestyle exhibitors during Las Vegas Fashion Week.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (May 11, 2021) – PGA Golf Exhibitions, in partnership with the PGA of America, announced today several initiatives regarding the annual PGA Show and year-round programs that will continuously connect the industry and drive forward golf business.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (April 12, 2021) –The PGA Show Connects Spring Kick-Off, held online April 14, 2021, at Virtual.PGAShow.com, will present a fresh marketplace of nearly 50 exhibitors offering more than 360 new products, and the opportunity to learn new retail and clubfitting insights from industry experts.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (April 1, 2021) – Event registration is now open for the PGA Show Connects Spring Kick-Off digital event, held online April 14, 2021, at Virtual.PGAShow.com. Access and login information remains the same for previously registered 2021 Virtual PGA Show attendees. New PGA Professional and industry registration is also available at no cost.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (March 25, 2021) – PGA Golf Exhibitions announced today the first seasonal event of the PGA Show Connects 365-digital platform, the “PGA Show Connects Spring Kick-Off,” to be held online April 14, 2021, at Virtual.PGAShow.com.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2021) – The 68th edition of the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29, shifted to a virtual event in 2021 (Virtual.PGAShow.com) to connect the international golf industry online, allowing PGA Professionals, golf buyers, manufacturers and industry leaders to drive forward the business of the game from the safety of their homes, facilities and workplaces during the ongoing global pandemic.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2021) – The 2021 Virtual PGA Merchandise Show Week will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 26, with a special Product Preview & Launch Day to spotlight the latest merchandise and services of nearly 400 participating golf companies and brands.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2021) – The 68^th edition of the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29, 2021, transitions to a virtual event to connect the international golf industry online, allowing PGA Professionals, golf buyers, manufacturers and industry leaders to drive forward the business of the game from the safety of their homes, facilities and workplaces during the ongoing global pandemic.  

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2021) – The 2021 Virtual PGA Merchandise Show Week will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 26, with a special Product Preview & Launch Day to spotlight the latest merchandise and services of more than 200 participating golf manufacturers.  

NORWALK, Conn. (Jan. 11, 2021) – PGA Golf Exhibitions announces an agreement with RepSpark to provide B2B e-commerce solutions to participating companies through the PGA Merchandise Show virtual platform.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2021) –A compelling schedule of live and on-demand industry presentations and valuable educational sessions will be available to golf industry professionals participating in the virtual PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26 -29, 2021.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Dec. 21, 2020) – Registration for the virtual 2021 PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29, 2021, is now open for PGA and LPGA Members, golf buyers and industry professionals at PGAShow.com.  Registration for media will open shortly.

NORWALK, Conn. (Oct. 21, 2020) – PGA Golf Exhibitions, in partnership with the PGA of America, announced today the shift to an all-virtual format for the 2021 PGA Merchandise Show, to be held January 26-29, 2021. 

NORWALK, Conn. (Oct. 8, 2020) – PGA Show Connects – a year-round, interactive virtual community of premium golf industry content, digital business sourcing and professional networking programs – announces the presentation of a free webinar addressing how the industry can physically accommodate the surge of new and returning golfers, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. ET. 

NORWALK, Conn. (Sept. 8, 2020) – PGA Show Connects, a year-round, interactive virtual community of premium golf industry content, digital business sourcing and professional networking programs, announces the presentation of a free webinar addressing technology-enhanced golf experiences on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. ET.  

NORWALK, Conn. (August 25, 2020) – PGA Show Connects, a year-round, interactive virtual community of premium golf industry content, digital business sourcing and professional networking programs, announces the presentation of a free webinar addressing customer-centric golf experiences on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. ET. 

The first PGA Show Connects Virtual Summit will welcome more than 1,200 industry professionals beginning at 11 a.m. (ET) today, Aug. 18, for the free online professional development event.  The half-day Virtual Summit features industry leaders sharing insights on golf market trends, player development, customer experience, retail strategies and golf fashion trends.  Industry professionals may continue to register at no cost for single sessions or the full Summit at www.pgashow21.com/PGAShowConnects.

Since PGA Golf Exhibitions announced detailed plans late last week for the PGA Show Connects Virtual Summit, more than 650 golf industry professionals have registered for the online professional development event.  The half-day Virtual Summit, on Aug. 18, includes multiple webinars that address market trends, player development, customer experience, retail strategies and golf fashion trends.  Registration is free to industry professionals at www.pgashow21.com/PGAShowConnects.

PGA Golf Exhibitions announced today details for the PGA Show Connects Virtual Summit, Aug. 18, to include a half-day online event of multiple webinars addressing market trends, player development, customer experience and retail strategies.  Registration is free to industry professionals at www.pgashow21.com/PGAShowConnects.

PGA Show Connects, a year-round, interactive virtual community of premium golf industry content, digital business sourcing and professional networking programs, announces the presentation of a free webinar addressing technology-driven operational success on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at 2 p.m. (ET).

PGA Show Connects, a year-round, interactive virtual community of premium golf industry content, digital business sourcing and professional networking programs, announces the presentation of a free webinar addressing golf retail inventory management on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 2 p.m. (ET). 

NORWALK, Conn. (July 15, 2020) – PGA Golf Exhibitions announced today the launch of PGA Show Connects, a year-round, interactive virtual community designed to engage PGA Show attendees and exhibitors by offering live and on-demand access to premium golf industry content, digital business sourcing and professional networking programs.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2020) – The 67^th PGA Merchandise Show, the industry’s annual “MAJOR of Golf Business,” came to a close Jan. 24, in Orlando, as it welcomed nearly 40,000 golf industry professionals from all 50 U.S. states and 80 countries.  The 2020 edition delivered exciting product and industry announcements that energized the industry for the New Year.  PGA Professionals and buyers uncovered the newest products, trends and technology from more than 1,000 exhibiting golf companies and brands.  This included more than 250 companies new to the PGA Show, creating the world’s largest business-to-business golf event, within 1 million square feet of interactive exhibit, demonstration and meeting space of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) West Concourse Exhibit Hall.

ORLANDO, Fla. (January 17, 2020) – The 67^th PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Jan. 21-24, 2020, is welcoming nearly 40,000 golf industry professionals from around the world to discover the newest trends and technology from some 1,000 exhibiting golf companies and brands.  The industry’s annual “MAJOR of Golf Business” features a packed four-day schedule beginning with PGA Show Demo Day, Jan. 21, at Orange County National Golf Center (OCN), and continuing at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) for PGA Show exhibits, industry presentations, education seminars and special events, Jan. 21-24.  (PGA Show events are not open to the public.)

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2020) – The 2020 PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 22-24 in Orlando, will conclude a busy PGA Show day on Thursday, Jan. 23, with a live Fashion Show, presented by Polartec, and the Industry Happy Hour and Reception, sponsored by goodr Sunglasses, in the Fashion Lounge of the PGA Show Apparel Hall at the Orange County Convention Center.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2020) – The PGA Forum Stage presented by OMEGA at the 67^th PGA Merchandise Show will offer a full schedule of diverse programming from the PGA of America in collaboration with golf’s leading organizations, industry executives, NFL players and coaches, and top PGA coaches at the annual “Major of Golf Business,” Jan. 22-24, in Orlando, Florida.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2020) – Premier golf destinations, resorts, tour services, products and a new golf travel presentation on the PGA Forum Stage will be featured at the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 22-24, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Fla.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2020) – The Golf Fitness, Wellness & Instruction area of the PGA Show Floor, presented in partnership with TPI, will feature a full schedule of complimentary education sessions and more than 75 related exhibits during the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 22-24, in Orlando, Florida.

NORWALK, Conn. (Dec. 12, 2019) – Inventors of new golf training and teaching aids, accessories and equipment will be able to gauge the interest of nearly 40,000 attending PGA Professionals, golf industry leaders and media from around the world at the Inventors Spotlight, during the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 22-24, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2019) – The 18^th Annual PGA Show Demo Day will provide exclusive testing and education of the latest game technology in equipment, training aids and accessories at the 42-acre practice facility of Orange County National Golf Center (OCN) in Winter Garden, Florida, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. More than 100 companies will be demonstrating their newest products to thousands of PGA Professionals and golf industry leaders, creating the world’s largest professional golf demo event.  Throughout the day, golf teachers also will be able to learn from the best in their field at multiple range-side golf instruction workshops.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (December 5, 2019) – Golf’s top companies and market-leading brands are making plans to showcase their newest innovations in equipment, technology, fashion, accessories, training aids and golf-related services to PGA Professionals, golf retailers and influential industry leaders from around the world at the 67^th PGA Merchandise Show, the MAJOR of Golf Business, in Orlando, Jan. 21-24, 2020.

CARLSBAD, Calif. (December 3, 2019) – Callaway Golf Company announced today a new multi-year participation agreement beginning with the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 21-24, in Orlando, Fla.  Callaway Golf, which will return to the international golf industry event for the 37th consecutive year, plans to showcase its comprehensive portfolio of global brands, inclusive of its newest golf clubs, golf balls, golf and lifestyle bags, golf and lifestyle apparel and other accessories.

NORWALK, Conn. (December 2, 2019) – PGA Golf Exhibitions announced today a new multi-year participation agreement for Titleist and FootJoy beginning with the 67^th PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 21-24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla.

The PGA Merchandise Show annually welcomes more than 1,000 top golf companies and brands and nearly 40,000 industry professionals from around the world to explore industry trends, test new equipment and technology, source widespread golf lifestyle merchandise, learn fresh business and retail strategies, network among peers and help move forward the business of the sport.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2019) –  Industry professionals attending the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 21-24 in Orlando, can register at no cost through the end of the day on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at PGAShow.com.  In addition to event registration, PGA Show Education Conference registration is open offering early pricing incentives through Nov. 18, 2019, at PGAShow2020.com/education

The PGA Merchandise Show, the international golf industry’s MAJOR of Golf Business, attracts nearly 40,000 golf industry professionals from around the world and nearly 1,000 participating golf companies and brands to Orlando.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2019) –  A full day of outdoor Teaching & Coaching workshops and four days of more than 50 classroom education sessions will be offered during the PGA Merchandise Show Education Conference in Orlando, Jan. 21-24, 2020.  Up to 25 percent in early-registration savings, plus additional savings incentives for PGA Members and PGA Associates, are available through Nov. 18, 2019, for single session, single day, full conference and all-access education passes.  Conference details and online registration are available at PGAShow2020.com/education.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2019) – The  PGA Merchandise Show schedule of events was announced today for the global golf industry event taking place, Jan. 21-24, in Orlando.

The PGA Merchandise Show, the international golf industry’s MAJOR of Golf Business, attracts nearly 40,000 golf industry professionals from around the world and nearly 1,000 participating golf companies and brands to Orlando.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2019) – Registration for the 67^th PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 21-24, 2020, in Orlando, is now open for PGA and LPGA Members, golf buyers and industry professionals at PGAShow.com. 

The PGA Merchandise Show, the international golf industry’s MAJOR of Golf Business, attracts nearly 40,000 golf industry professionals from around the world and nearly 1,000 participating golf companies and brands to Orlando.