- PGA HOPE DAY – The second day of the 2025 PGA Show is once again designated as PGA HOPE Day to pay tribute to Veterans and active-duty military personnel – and to kick off the 10-year anniversary of the PGA of America’s flagship military program. There’s a full schedule of special events to enhance awareness of PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) rehabilitative golf programs, which has impacted more than 50,000 Veterans since the program started in 2015. That includes the kickoff of a PGA Show Sweepstakes with a chance to win a USA Ryder Cup Captain’s golf car from Club Car, thank you gifts to all PGA HOPE Certified PGA of America Golf Professionals; PGA HOPE Veteran Ambassadors engaging with PGA Show attendees and the PGA Show Winter Jam Concert headlined by THIRD EYE BLIND and supported by adidas and Corebridge Financial. Stop by the PGA of America hub directly inside the PGA Show Floor main entrance to visit the PGA HOPE booth to learn more about the sweepstakes and the mission of this impactful program.
- WINTER JAM – Live your best semi-charmed life by rocking out with THIRD EYE BLIND tonight at the PGA Show Winter Jam, supported by adidas and Corebridge Financial, in THE RETREAT located in Hall E of the Orange County Convention Center. The show starts at 6 p.m. with DJ Spencer Ludwig and opening act Brian Vander Ark of the Verve Pipe rocking out before THIRD EYE BLIND takes the stage. All registered PGA Show attendees are invited to attend the complimentary event on a first-come, first-served basis.
- PGA TOWN HALL TODAY –PGA of America Members of all classifications are invited to attend a PGA Town Hall Meeting today at 2:30 p.m. in the PGA Member Business Center (fourth floor, Valencia Room) at the Orange County Convention Center. The annual PGA Town Hall at the PGA Show will feature PGA of America Chief Executive Officer Derek Sprague along with President Don Rea Jr., Vice President Nathan Charnes and Secretary Eric Eshleman. The national officers and Sprague will provide a “State of the Association” overview, look ahead to major PGA of America events in 2025, and open the floor for questions from PGA Members in the audience.
- CHECK OUT THE INNOVATION DISTRICT – If you want to explore the cutting edge of golf merchandise and services, you’ll want to visit the PGA Show’s Innovation District – the New Product Zone and Inventor’s Spotlight areas. This electrifying swath of the PGA Show Floor houses game-changing innovations, emerging ideas, insights into unique offerings and the chance to connect with industry leaders and your peers. Be sure to stop by!
- PGA INDUSTRY STAGE HIGHLIGHTS – There are a bevy of interesting and informational presentations scheduled for today on the PGA of America Industry Stage presented by CapTech. That includes Career Pathways: PGA WORKS Fellows to Full Time Professionals at 9 a.m.; 2025 Ryder Cup: Member Experience at Bethpage and Your Facility at 9:30 a.m.; a look at the technology behind the new TGL golf league at 10:30 a.m; Career Advancement for PGA of America Members at 11:30 a.m.; a fitness presentation called Surviving the Golf Swing at 1:30 p.m.; and Elevating Events and Member Experience at Your Facility at 3 p.m.