1. The golf industry’s eyes have been on the PGA Show this week, and you have the chance to see a few more broadcasts live and in person. SiriusXM 92 will have roaming coverage of the PGA Show Floor between 8-10 a.m., followed by the Inside the Ropes program at booth 4843 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. You can also see Golf Channel’s Golf Today broadcasting from their stage at the Equipment Test Center Putting Green from 10:30 a.m.-noon today. CBS Sports HQ is live from the Show Floor at booth 961 at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. as well.
2. Golf coaches can catch one more great learning opportunity at the PGA Industry Stage Powered by CapTech this morning. Dr. Stephen Norris and Steve Tanner will give a presentation on “How Athletes Start, Stay and Succeed in Sport (and Golf!)” at 9 a.m. This discussion of the American Development Model (ADM) will help PGA Coaches prepare to advance athletes through a sport development system, and explain the PGA of America resources they can use to support golfers at every stage of development.
3. Feeling a bit sore after a few days walking the PGA Show Floor? Start your day at the Golf Fitness, Wellness & Instruction Stage (booth 2391) for a GolfForever Morning Stretch with Pete Holman at 8:45 a.m. Or stop by later and see presentations from James Hong (OurSELVES/OurOthers at 10 a.m.), Diane Delgarbino (Aging Strong at 11 a.m.) and Dr. Vivek Soham (Fixing Your Brain to Improve Your Game at noon) to head home feeling strong and refreshed for the season ahead.
4. There are a number of interesting events for entrepreneurs and inventors at the Inventor’s Spotlight stage today, starting with the Do’s and Don’ts of Golf Product Inventing at 10 a.m. and Create a Successful Exit at 11 a.m. And be sure to check out the Pitch Panel at noon, where you’ll learn how to successfully sell your game-changing ideas.
5. This year’s PGA Show may be ending today, but you can get ready for more networking, education and buying experiences now! The 2023 PGA Buying & Education Summit is set for July 31-August 2 at the new PGA Frisco campus in Texas. Log on to pgabuyingsummit.com for more information on this exciting move. And be sure to save January 23-26, 2024, for the 71st PGA Show right here at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. We can’t wait to see you again!