57 th PGA Merchandise Show
Thursday through Saturday, January 28-30, 2010 -- 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center , Orlando , Florida
The World's Largest Gathering of Golf Industry Professionals:
- 10 miles of show aisles.
- 1 million square feet of interactive exhibit, product demonstration and industry presentation space.
- 40,000+ influential PGA Professionals, manufacturing executives, VIP retailers, industry leaders & top decision-makers
- And, 3 days to discover, learn, resource, and drive the golf business into the 2010 season.
The 57th PGA Merchandise Show is steeped in tradition but overflowing with innovation. All of golf’s top market leaders are in one place, plus some 400 companies new to the Show. Product presentations from more than 1,000 leading golf companies to comparison shop and bring back the best merchandise assortment for golf-savvy consumers. The PGA Merchandise Show has also evolved into the ideal environment to advance careers and business. Built by The PGA of America, the Association’s most successful members and the industry’s foremost experts on the business of the game, the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show is THE global platform that industry leaders, top manufacturers, PGA Professionals and golf organizations utilize to grow the business, participation and interest in golf.
Outdoor Demo Day, Jan. 27
Open exclusively to PGA Professionals, invited retailers and media, Outdoor Demo Day features more than 90 top golf companies within 100+ hitting bays, practice greens and the vendor village of the 42-acre practice facility of Orange County National Golf Center.
AGM Product Preview & Buyers’ Reception, Jan. 27
On the eve of the Show opening, the Association of Golf Merchandisers will host the 3rd Annual Product Preview & Buyers’ Reception featuring a product preview by AGM vendor partners and an industry reception.
PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30
Product Presentations -- More than 1,000 top golf manufacturers within nearly 500,000 net square feet of interactive exhibit space create the world’s largest business-to-business golf event.
Indoor Demo Day at the ETC – This massive indoor driving range features a scalloped design with 47 hitting bays, two putting greens, a practice pitching area and a full schedule of demonstrations and clinics. Attendees hit more than 250,000 balls at the ETC last year!
PGA Equipment Forum – A resounding success since in its inaugural year in 2007, the PGA Equipment Forum features compelling presentations on the industry’s most important issues.
Education Conference -- Created by PGA Professionals and industry leaders uniquely for their peers, the comprehensive conference features sessions focusing on the industry’s most pressing topics.
PGA Best Practices -- Daily sessions on the best practices in business, merchandising and teaching will be offered to help PGA Professionals better market their services, improve facility revenue and grow the game.
PGA Awards Night -- The PGA of America presents their most prestigious national awards at PGA Awards Night including the First Lady of Golf Award, PGA Professional of the Year, PGA Merchandisers of the Year, plus additional national award winners.
New Product Center -- The New Product Center provides a premium presentation of the industry’s top new products in one convenient setting. Best new products are voted on by top PGA Professionals, retailers & industry leaders.
Specialty Exhibitor Pavilions – Several specialty exhibitor pavilions such as training aids, fitness, outings and more, allow attendees to easily locate products and services in one convenient setting.
NEW Career Fair -- Workshops to attract, retain and motivate employees; PGA Apprentice and Member access to career counselors; industry professional access to industry employment recruiters; job posting boards and more.
Pro-Pro Tournament Series -- The seventh annual Pro-Pro Series, open to two-player teams in a best-ball format, will provide PGA Professionals with fun and competitive playing opportunities during Show week at top Orlando golf courses.
Registration
The PGA Merchandise Show is a trade-only event. PGA Professionals, buyers, industry executives and media can register online, plus make hotel and travel reservations at www.pgashow.com or by calling 1-800-PGA-EXPO.
The PGA Merchandise Show, organized in partnership with The PGA of America, is one of three leading golf trade shows in the PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions’ golf portfolio including the PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas and the Ontario PGA Golf Merchandise Show in Toronto, Canada.