FRISCO, Texas – The new ‘Innovation District’ will be the epicenter of cutting-edge new products and revolutionary inventions at the annual PGA Show, the world’s largest gathering of the global golf industry, January 21-24, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Golf industry professionals cite new product discovery as the number one priority in attending the PGA Show and the Innovation District helps to spotlight new products and inventions in one convenient setting. The popular New Product Zone and Inventor’s Spotlight will be aligned on the Show Floor this year to create the Innovation District as a showcase for game-enhancing advancements. New products and inventions will be reviewed by PGA of America Golf Professionals, golf industry professionals and industry experts, with awards in multiple achievement categories presented on January 23.
New Product Zone
The New Product Zone annually attracts 87% of all attendees to the pavilion and, in 2025, will feature more than 100 innovations currently available in the market. Golf industry professionals can preview new products in this dedicated pavilion and then experience the full breadth of the exhibitor offerings by visiting the brand’s Show Floor exhibit.
View Participating New Product Zone Exhibitors
New Product Zone entries will be judged by a panel of award-winning PGA of America Golf Professionals and influential golf buyers to award three overall “Best New Product” Award winners on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 2:30 p.m.
Inventor’s Spotlight
Organized in partnership with the United Inventors Association (UIA), the Inventor’s Spotlight pavilion features groundbreaking inventions and concepts that are not yet on the market. With some 50 exhibits featuring independent inventors, this at-capacity exhibit area serves as a launchpad for innovation in golf. Additionally, the UIA provides invaluable programming and complimentary one-on-one counseling sessions led by UIA experts to guide inventors through the process of development, patenting, production, and distribution.
View Participating Inventor’s Spotlight Exhibitors
UIA industry experts will present top inventions with one of three awards – Best Marketing, Best Innovation and Best in Show – on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 2:15 p.m.
As the industry’s largest global gathering for the business of golf, the PGA Show brings together PGA of America Golf Professionals, golf leaders, industry executives and retailers from around the world to source new products from more than 1,000 golf and golf lifestyle brands, attend high-level industry presentations, participate in education and career workshops and connect in person with peers to drive continued growth of the sport and the business of golf. The PGA Show is organized by the PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions and additional information is available at PGAShow.com.
Golf Industry Attendance
The PGA Show is open exclusively to golf industry professionals, and registration is available at PGAShow.com. PGA of America Golf Professionals, LPGA Professionals and International PGA Members can register at no charge throughout the registration schedule. Other industry personnel will incur a $99 advance fee through Jan. 12, 2025; and a $199 standard fee Jan. 13 – Jan. 24, 2025. Separate registration for PGA Show Education follows the same savings pricing schedule and can be made simultaneous to event registration. The PGA Show Education Program offers more than 70 sessions and workshops featuring key insights from leading industry experts. An All-Access education pass and a 1 Day education pass is available for purchase with PGA of America Golf Professionals, LPGA Professionals and International PGA Members receiving special savings for PGA Show Education registration. Details regarding education session topics and speakers can be found at PGAShow.com.
About PGA Golf Exhibitions
The PGA Show and PGA Buying Summit – Frisco 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. Both the PGA Show and the mid-season PGA Buying Summit drive the business of golf by providing opportunities to showcase and source innovative products, develop professional networks, learn new business strategies, and connect with peers and golf leaders. Learn more at PGAShow.com and follow us on “X”, Instagram and Facebook.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 31,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, Instagram and Facebook.
About RX
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit https://www.rxglobal.com.
About RELX
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York stock exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. *Note: Current market capitalization can be found at https://www.relx.com/investors.
Media Contacts:
PGA Show/Media: Sherry Major, sherry.major@rxglobal.com
PGA of America/Media: Jesse Dodson, PGA, jdodson@pgahq.com
