Like landmark points on the map, the 1.1 million square feet of exhibition and presentation space on the 2025 PGA Show Floor includes six distinct stages offering PGA of America and golf industry professionals six stops to experience educational presentations, panel discussions and insightful speeches this week at the Orange County Convention Center.
Experts from golf and business will share their insights on a variety of issues that impact golf at the PGA of America Industry Stage presented by CapTech; The Clubhouse Stage located in the newly expanded Clubhouse Pavilion; the Golf Fitness, Wellness & Instruction area Stage presented by the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) and the Golf Fitness Association of America (GFAA); at THE | RETREAT Stage located in Hall E of the OCC; the Career Zone Stage on the PGA Show floor; and the Inventor’s Spotlight, which together make up the new Innovation District on the PGA Show Floor.
Centrally located within the PGA Hub near the main entrance to the PGA Show Floor at the Orange County Convention Center, the PGA Industry Stage presented by CapTech will feature a full schedule of programming Wednesday through Friday focusing on timely industry issues beginning at 9 a.m. daily. PGA of America leaders and PGA of America Golf Professionals will join industry professionals and business experts to provide an inside look at various trends and issues from around the golf world.
The Clubhouse, which has doubled in size for the 2025 PGA Show, features more than 70 exhibitors, stage programming and pickleball court demonstrations focused on enhancements to clubhouse facilities, practice areas, fitness centers, racquet sports and other capital investments. The Clubhouse provides a home for brand discovery, education, networking and on-and-off-the-course amenities, with golf-facility managers able to identify complementary amenities for their members and guests.
The Clubhouse stage features a full schedule of industry programming from brand executives and experts representing leading golf organizations such as the PGA of America, National Golf Course Owners Association, United States Golf Association, Golf Course Superintendents Association, LPGA and more.
New to the stage lineup for 2025 is THE | RETREAT, a luxe destination offering the perfect setting to conduct business with premium brands and connect with peers in sophisticated event spaces. At, a specially curated area designed for the discerning buyer to discover premium apparel and accessories, exhibitors will showcase their latest innovations in a sophisticated and engaging setting that allows for meaningful interactions, meetings and networking opportunities.
THE | RETREAT stage will serve as the venue for the PGA Show Welcome Reception sponsored by johnnie-O and the Fashion Show on Wednesday (starting at 5:30 p.m.), and for the second PGA Show Winter Jam on Thursday evening featuring THIRD EYE BLIND and other acts, presented by adidas and Corebridge Financial beginning at 6 p.m.
Meet with fellow attendees in a comfortable and stylish atmosphere. Whether you’re enjoying lunch at the café or have a badge that gives you access to the VIP Lounge, it’s an ideal setting
Living up to its name, THE | RETREAT is a perfect place to get away momentarily from the hustle and bustle of the PGA Show floor, while enjoying lunch at the café or visiting the VIP lounge to share ideas, discuss trends and foster relationships.
PGA Show attendees can experience three days of fitness, medical, health, wellness and instructional presentations and discover specialized exhibitors launching new products at the Golf Fitness, Wellness & Instruction area. Presentations such as how to incorporate fitness, yoga and Pilates into golf training programs, and why fitness centers located at golf facilities have become so successful are among the timely topics scheduled for discussion on the Golf Fitness Stage.
The Career Zone on the PGA Show floor matches students, PGA of America Golf Professionals, and second career professionals with representatives from companies in the golf industry who wish to hire employees. The Career Zone participating companies, such as NBC Sports Next, 2nd Swing, GOLFTECH, the National Golf Sales Reps Association, the USGA, the PGA of America, Scott Golf, Troon, Fairways to Leadership, and others are at the PGA Show Career Zone to recruit, giving people who wish to work in the golf industry a golden opportunity to meet these employers face-to-face.
The Career Zone Stage is hosting a range of informative workshops focused on career growth and workforce development. Expert speakers will provide practical advice on how to advance your career, build your personal brand and stand out in a crowded job market.
Organized in partnership with the United Inventors Association (UIA), the Inventor’s Spotlight on the PGA Show floor allows inventors of new golf products to gauge interest in their innovations and take the first steps toward bringing the new products to market. In addition to the business networking opportunity provided by the PGA Show, Inventors Spotlight exhibitors also participate in the UIA Awards Program, where their products are reviewed and top inventions are presented with one of three awards – Most Innovative Concept, Best Marketing, and the Pinnacle Award (Best in Show) – on Thursday at 2:15 p.m. Judging will be conducted by UIA experts, who will be in attendance throughout the PGA Show to answer questions.
In addition to complimentary one-to-one inventor counseling by the United Inventors Association, inventors can take advantage of valuable programming organized by the UIA on the Inventors Spotlight stage. Topics include taking an idea to development, gaining financing to produce a product, patenting, production and product distribution stages.