Early Registration Savings Deadline is July 17 for Education Conference at 2019 PGA Fashion & Demo Experience
Savings of Up to 25 Percent & PGA Member Special Savings Now Available
PGA and LPGA Professionals, merchandise buyers and golf industry professionals can save up to 25 percent in registration for the Education Conference of the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience through July 17, 2019. Additionally, PGA Members can save with a “Buy One, Get One Free” offer for All-Access Pass registration for an additional PGA Member or industry professional employed by the same facility. Registration is available at PGALasVegas.com.
A full schedule of educational programming will be offered at the annual golf industry event in Las Vegas, Aug. 13-14.
Industry experts will present topics ranging from proven instruction methods, the latest technology advancements and retail strategies to career growth initiatives and golf facility business solutions.
Detailed descriptions of education sessions, instructor biographies and online registration are now available at PGALasVegas2019.com/education. Registration for exhibits and special events of the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience is complimentary to golf industry professionals at PGALasVegas.com.
The Education Conference, restructured in 2019, will start and end earlier each day to give attendees plenty of time to explore the PGA Show floor, interact with the 200-plus companies in the exhibition and network with fellow PGA Professionals. Monday, Aug. 12, is a “Preview Day,” offering two extended certification programs, followed by more than 20 classroom seminars on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 13-14. Educational programming will focus on the areas of Executive Management, Teaching & Coaching, and Golf Operations. PGA Professionals are able to earn more than 20 MSR credits, through participation in PGA Education and PGA Fashion & Demo Experience programs.
PGA Fashion & Demo Experience Education Conference
The Venetian, Las Vegas – Aug. 13-14
Monday Sessions (Preview Day), Aug. 12
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Specialized Teaching & Coaching Jump Start Program -Todd Sammons, PGA, Director of Education, PGA of America
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Retail Strategies Course III – Tracy Moffatt, Owner/Consultant, K & K Consulting, President, AGM
Tuesday Sessions, Aug. 13
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Win at Food & Beverage-Best Practices in the Hospitality Business – Thomas Wallace, Partner, Kopplin, Kuebler & Wallace
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Is There a Process to Teach or Learn a Golf Swing-Through? – Mike Malaska, PGA, 2011 PGA Teacher of the Year/2018 Southwest PGA Section Teacher of the Year
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Five Pillars of a Successful Golf Professional – Cary Cavitt, PGA Life Member
8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
Faults and Fixes Using Your Tech Toolbox – Alison Curdt, PsyD, PGA, LPGA, Master Professional in Instruction, Director of Instruction, Alison Curdt Golf at Wood Ranch Golf Club
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Trends Impacting Golf Participation – Henry DeLozier, Principal, Global Golf Advisors
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Career Planning- How to Get it Right – Michael Mueller, PGA, Career Consultant, PGA of America; Don Sweeting, PGA, Director PGA Career Services, PGA of America
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Five Free Technology Platforms that can Immediately Help Your Business -Kris Hart, Sr. Director, Nextgengolf – PGA of America
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Lessons Learned in the Private Club Trenches….Best Career Practices from a Seasoned Industry Veteran – Michael Leemhuis, PGA, CCM,CCE, Managing Director, The Collection Clubs
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Coaching Confidence – Alison Curdt, PsyD, PGA, LPGA, Master Professional in Instruction, Director of Instruction, Alison Curdt Golf at Wood Ranch Golf Club
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Growing Amenities and Membership – Cary Cavitt, PGA Life Member
1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Retail Roundtable – Best Practices in the Industry – (Complimentary Session)
Wednesday Sessions, Aug. 14
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Move Better, Play Better – Blaine Seitz, PGA, Director of Performance, ACE Golf, Mobilitas Golf
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Teaching with Technology…What do the Numbers Mean – Mike Adams, PGA, 2016 PGA Teacher of the Year
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Adding on Selling in the Off-Season – Phil Immordino, President & Founder,
Golf Tournament Association of America, NGTA, GTAC
8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
Retail Accessory Trends
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
How to Position the Ask – Kirk Reese, CCM, Executive VP, Denehy Club, Thinking Partners
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Can Teaching Golf Really Be Simple? – Kay McMahon, Director of Golf Instruction, eduKaytion Golf
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Connecting with Millennials – Kelly Gilley, PGA, Career Consultant, PGA of America; Keith Soriano, PGA, Career Consultant, PGA of America
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Recruiting & Retaining Staff – Tim Marks, PGA, Director PGA Career Services, PGA of America; Chris Kulinski, PGA, Employment Consultant, PGA of America
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Key Metrics for Success – Tracy Moffatt, Owner/Consultant, K & K Consulting, President, AGM
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Challenges Facing Caddie Programs Today: How the Legal Environment Impacts the Operating Environment – Mark Brenneman, PGA, Chief Business Development Officer, CADDIEMASTER; John Krikorian, Chief Operating Officer, CADDIEMASTER
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
When Watching Someone Swing, Are You Seeing More of a Fingerprint or a Habit? – Mike Malaska, PGA, 2011 PGA Teacher of the Year/2018 Southwest PGA Section Teacher of the Year
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
PGA Professionals as CEO (Chief Engagement Officer) – Don Sweeting, PGA, Director
PGA Career Services, PGA of America; Monte Koch, PGA, PGA Career Consultant, PGA of America
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Building Food & Beverage Dynamics and Revenues – Lynne LaFond DeLuca, Executive Director, Association of Club Catering & Event Professionals
Registration – Online, Early Savings & Single Sessions
PGA Show Education Conference attendees can save up to 25 percent in early savings by registering before July 17, 2019. Additionally, PGA Members can save with a “Buy One, Get One Free” offer for All-Access Pass conference registration for an additional PGA Member or industry professional employed by the same facility. Online registration for single-session, single-day and full-conference and all-access passes is now available at: PGALasVegas2019.com/education. PGA Professionals are able to earn more than 20 MSR credits through participation in education and PGA Fashion &
Demo Experience programs.
About the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience
The PGA Fashion & Demo Experience, Aug. 13-14, 2019, in Las Vegas, is an annual merchandise sourcing, product testing, industry networking and professional education event, exclusively for golf industry professionals. In addition to product presentations by more than 200 companies and brands at The Venetian, the annual industry event features a comprehensive education conference and nightly industry networking events including the Live PGA Fashion Show at TAO Nightclub on Tuesday, Aug. 13; and the popular PGA Demo Experience at Topgolf Las Vegas on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Event details and registration are available at PGALasVegas.com.
Contacts:
PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions: Sherry Major, (716) 662-3855, smajor@reedexpo.com
PGA of America: Michael Abramowitz, (561) 624-8458, mabramowitz@pgahq.com
