The PGA of America and Association of Golf Merchandisers will present education programs; registration available at PGALasVegas.com
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The 2021 PGA Show Buying & Education Summit, Aug. 9-10 in Las Vegas, will feature seven education workshops presented by the PGA of America and the Association of Golf Merchandisers. PGA Professionals and golf buyers are able to participate in the Summit exhibitor and networking events at no cost and enroll for workshops when registering at PGALasVegas.com.
The newly formatted Summit will reconnect PGA Professionals and buyers in person with a curated group of apparel, accessory and golf lifestyle companies in the upscale resort setting of the JW Marriott Resort & Spa, located just off the famous Las Vegas Strip. The two-day event, held during Las Vegas Fashion Week, features fashion and accessory line showings, education workshops, Southwest PGA Section events, networking receptions and an event-ending golf outing on Wednesday, Aug. 11 (additional cost for the outing). A detailed event agenda is available at PGALasVegas.com.
PGA of America MSR credits can be earned through participation in the Summit and each education session. A total of 10 MSR credits can be earned at the PGA Show Buying & Education Summit.
Education Workshops
2021 PGA Show Buying & Education Summit
All Times PST/Session Details at PGALasVegas.com
Monday, Aug. 9
- 2 p.m. – Training Resources for Greater Job Impact |PGA Lifelong Learning
- 2:45 p.m. – Want to Generate More Revenue? |PGA Coaching Tools & Leads
- 3:30 p.m. – Building Your Team in a Post-COVID World | Recruitment, Retention & Diversification
- 4:15 p.m. – Job Transition & Career Planning | PGA Assistant through Retirement Planning
Tuesday, Aug. 10
- 8 a.m. – Social Media Marketing, presented by AGM
- 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – PGA Business Management Simulation | Comprehensive Teams Simulation (3 MSR Credits)
- 4 p.m. – State of Retail Roundtable, presented by AGM
Detailed education workshop descriptions, full Summit schedule and registration are available at PGALasVegas.com. PGA Professionals and golf buyers can register at no cost for the PGA Show Buying & Education Summit exhibitor line showings and networking receptions. Additional paid registration is required for education workshops ($50 total for all workshops) and for the event-ending golf scramble tournament at TPC Las Vegas on Aug. 11 ($195 for entry fee, breakfast box, drink ticket, and lunch). Participation in the golf outing is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
About PGA Golf Exhibitions
The PGA Show, PGA Buying & Education Summit and PGA Show Connects are organized in partnership by PGA Golf Exhibitions and the PGA of America. The PGA Show has been the largest annual global business gathering for the business of golf for more than 65 years. Regional PGA Show Buying & Education Summits 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 daily work 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.
Contacts:
PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions/Media: Sherry Major, smajor@reedexpo.com
PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions/Exhibitors: Greg Scott, gscott@reedexpo.com
PGA of America/Media: Michael Abramowitz, mabramowitz@pgahq.com
