Additional 2007 PGA Show announcements to be made during 2006 PGA Fall Expo, Sept. 13-14
NORWALK, Conn. – The PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions, organizing partners for the PGA Merchandise Show and PGA Fall Expo, welcome the return of the Callaway Golf Company in an expanded role during the January 2007 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention held in Orlando, Fla.
For the 24th consecutive year, Callaway Golf will exhibit at the annual global industry gathering, exhibiting in an exclusive equipment area specially designed for PGA Professionals, and also providing product demonstration both indoors at the Equipment Test Center on the Show floor and outdoors at Demo Day.
In addition to product introductions and special events planned for golf professionals, retailers and media, Callaway Golf also will use the world’s largest gathering of golf manufacturers to announce extended alliances with The PGA of America.
"As one of only two PGA of America Platinum Sponsors, Callaway Golf’s far-reaching commitment and support of PGA Professionals and The PGA of America is underscored by their longstanding participation in the PGA Merchandise Show, our Association’s largest member gathering," said PGA of America Chief Executive Officer Joe Steranka. "We are enthusiastic to continue our partnership designed to improve opportunities for PGA Professionals."
"We are very pleased to have Callaway Golf return to this important industry forum for a 24th consecutive year," said PGA Golf Exhibitions Vice President & Show Manager Ed Several. "Callaway’s return to the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention is especially significant given the increased collaboration among The PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions to create an even stronger industry platform designed to grow the business of golf and participation in the game."
Additional announcements regarding the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention will be made by The PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions during the PGA Fall Expo, Sept. 13-14, at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Since its inception in 1954, the PGA Merchandise Show has served the golf industry as an important forum for its business leaders to gather becoming the world’s most comprehensive golf trade show and convention. In January 2007, the PGA Merchandise Show and Convention will once again welcome more than 40,000 industry professionals to discover the newest golf merchandise, test the latest equipment, enhance careers and business in classrooms and through real-life business models, network among peers and conduct the business of the game. For more information on PGA Golf Exhibitions events, visit www.pgaexpo.com.
Contact:
Sherry Major
PGA Golf Exhibitions
954.432.1949
smajor@reedexpo.com
Jamie Carbone
PGA of America
561.624.8446
jcarbone@pgahq.com
