Golf industry interest in the event is high with exhibit halls nearing sell out status.
FRISCO, Texas – Following the tremendous success of the 2023 PGA Show in January, the strong golf industry response to the mid-season PGA Buying & Education Summit at PGA Frisco, July 31 – Aug. 2, is quickly filling exhibit hall space at Omni PGA Frisco Resort. The detailed schedule for the three-day Summit was announced today. PGA Professional and buyer registration, as well as housing information, will be announced soon and available at PGABuyingSummit.com.
The PGA Buying & Education Summit will bring together influential PGA Professionals and golf buyers to meet with a curated group of top golf brands showcasing the latest innovations and trends in apparel, accessory, gift and award, equipment, technology and golf lifestyle products. The Summit will offer opportunities for sourcing products, learning new business strategies and networking with industry peers during fun, experiential events across the PGA Frisco campus and the PGA District golf entertainment spaces.
“The response to the mid-season PGA Buying & Education Summit at PGA Frisco has been exceptionally positive and we are approaching a sellout of exhibit spaces in the ballrooms of Omni PGA Frisco Resort,” said PGA Golf Exhibitions Vice President Marc Simon. “We are working with interested manufacturers to accommodate as many as possible. And we look forward to providing participating companies, PGA Professionals and buyers with a productive and fun experience at the event, and within the exciting new home of the PGA of America at PGA Frisco.”
The Summit will begin on Monday, July 31 with a full day for One2One Buying Appointments at Omni PGA Frisco Resort, and the PGA Education Conference at the new state-of-the-art PGA Frisco Professional Development Center inside the Home of the PGA of America.
The exhibit floor will be open Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 1-2, at Omni PGA Frisco Resort. Golf equipment and technology demonstrations and education will take place simultaneously at the PGA District, adjacent to the Resort.
Each evening will offer PGA Professionals, buyers and vendors a chance to unwind and stay connected. There will be a welcome reception and fashion show at Omni PGA Frisco Resort on Monday; and Demo Night product testing at the PGA District on Tuesday. Both nights also will feature networking events and fun golf competitions within the PGA District, which features The Dance Floor, a lighted 2-acre, putting course; The Swing, a lighted, 10-hole, par-3 short course; The Ice House with six live hitting bays; Lounge by Topgolf, featuring Topgolf Swing Suite technology and a variety of virtual games; and the 12,000 square-foot PGA Coaching Center.
2023 PGA Buying & Education Summit Schedule of Events
(Preliminary Schedule as of 3/22/2023, updated regularly at PGABuyingSummit.com)
Monday, July 31
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. One2One Buyer Appointments (invitation only), Omni PGA Frisco Resort
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. PGA Education Conference, PGA Professional Development Center
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Fashion Show & Welcome Reception, Omni PGA Frisco Resort
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Dance Floor Putting Contest, PGA District
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Swing Par 3 Tee Times (reserved in advance), PGA District
9 p.m. – 11 p.m. After Hours at Lounge by Topgolf & Icehouse, PGA District
Tuesday, Aug. 1
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Ballroom Exhibits, Omni PGA Frisco Resort
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Equipment & Technology Education, PGA Coaching Center, PGA District
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Demo Night, PGA Coaching Center, PGA District
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Dance Floor Putting Contest, PGA District
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Swing Par 3 Tee Times (reserved in advance), PGA District
9 p.m. – 11 p.m. After Hours at Lounge by Topgolf & Icehouse, PGA District
Wednesday, Aug. 2
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ballroom Exhibits, Omni PGA Frisco Resort
Organized tours of the new PGA Frisco campus are also being planned during event days. The new Home of the PGA of America officially opened in August 2022. The Omni PGA Frisco Resort and PGA District are opening to the public in May 2023.
PGA Buying & Education Summit registration and hotel reservation information will be announced in the coming weeks. Visit PGABuyingSummit.com for regular updates.
About PGA Golf Exhibitions
The PGA Show, PGA Buying & Education Summit and PGA Show Connects are organized by PGA Golf Exhibitions (part of RX) and the PGA of America. Since its inception in 1954, the PGA Show has grown into the largest annual business event for the global golf industry. The mid-season PGA Show Buying & Education Summit and the PGA Show Connects digital platform connect the industry year-round and drive business leading up to the annual PGA Show. Learn more at PGAShow.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of nearly 28,000 PGA Professionals who work daily to grow interest and inclusion in the game of golf. For more information about the PGA of America, visit PGA.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About RX (Reed Exhibitions) & RELX
RX is in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organizations. We elevate the power of face to face events by combining data and digital products to help customers learn about markets, source products and complete transactions at approximately 400 events in 22 countries across 42 industry sectors. RX is passionate about making a positive impact on society and is fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. www.rxglobal.com
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Media Contacts:
PGA Show/Media: Sherry Major, SherryMajor@RXGlobal.com
PGA Show/Exhibitor: Gregory Scott, (203) 840-5399, Gregory.Scott@RXGlobal.com
PGA of America/Media: Michael Abramowitz, (561) 624-8458, MAbramowitz@PGAHQ.com
