PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (May 22, 2017) – The 2017 PGA Fashion & Demo Experience, Aug. 14-16, in Las Vegas, is introducing a new industry networking and product testing event at Topgolf Las Vegas and moving the popular Pro-Pro Tournament to TPC Las Vegas. Additionally, enhancements are being planned for the education and exhibition events returning to the Venetian Hotel. PGA Professionals, golf buyers and industry leaders can now take advantage of early savings for registration, housing and transportation at PGALasVegas.com.
“We are pleased to announce Topgolf Las Vegas as the exciting new venue for the PGA Demo Experience, plus TPC Las Vegas as the new host course for the Pro-Pro Tournament,” said PGA Golf Exhibitions Event Director Marc Simon. “The combination of Topgolf, TPC Las Vegas and the upscale Venetian Hotel create an unparalleled environment for PGA Professionals and golf retailers to meet face-to-face with peers, industry leaders and business experts, while building relationships with golf’s top brands.”
“All-new content in the 2017 Education Conference and a vibrant showcase of the latest merchandise, coupled with PGA membership programs and a myriad of networking events, offer a premium opportunity to learn valuable business solutions and drive golf retail.”
The PGA Fashion & Demo Experience is co-located with multiple fashion trade shows during Las Vegas Fashion Week, providing PGA Professionals and buyers with an exceptional apparel and accessories showcase, while sourcing a diverse assortment of golf products.
PGA Fashion & Demo Experience Pro-Pro Tournament
TPC Las Vegas
Monday, Aug. 14 – 8 a.m. Shotgun Start
– Limited to 50 two-person teams in a four-ball, stroke-play format; $13,000+ purse, plus long drive and closest to the pin contests. Early registration savings through June 15, 2017, are available soon at PGALasVegas.com.
PGA Demo Experience
Topgolf Las Vegas
Monday, Aug. 14 – 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
– Industry networking, equipment testing, skills contests and prizes, product demonstrations
(Complimentary transportation to and from The Venetian will be provided for all event attendees)
Exhibits of the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience
The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017
– 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Golf fashion, equipment, technology and products exhibits and special events
– 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Fashion show and networking (Show floor remains open)
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017
– 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Golf fashion, equipment, technology and products exhibits and special events
PGA Education Conference
The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas
Monday, Aug. 14, 2017
– 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. – FlightScope Academy Professional Certification
– 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – CPP 2.0 Certification Kick Start Program
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017
– 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – PGA Education Conference
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017
– 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – PGA Education Conference
The PGA Education Conference offers certification programs, daily keynote presentations and classroom seminars focusing on teaching and coaching, leadership, golf fitness and wellness, sales and marketing and retail topics. PGA Professionals have access to more than 20 MSR education credits. Conference details and early registration savings through July 15, 2017, are available at PGALasVegas.com.
About the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience
The PGA Fashion & Demo Experience, Aug. 14-16, 2017, in Las Vegas, is an annual merchandise sourcing, product testing, industry networking and professional education event, exclusively for golf industry professionals. Event details and registration are available at PGALasVegas.com.
Contact:
PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions: Sherry Major, (716) 662-3855, smajor@reedexpo.com
PGA of America: Michael Abramowitz, (561) 624-8458, mabramowitz@pgahq.com
