PGA of America Master Professionals Lead Coaching Workshops and the Golf Fitness Association of America Presents Fitness, Health & Wellness Sessions
FRISCO, Texas – Thousands of PGA of America Golf Professionals will have access to high-level coaching workshops and new event programming in health and wellness, club fitting and golf range operations while exclusively testing the latest equipment and technology from top golf brands during the PGA Show Demo Day—the world’s largest professional outdoor demo day—on January 21, 2025, in Orlando, Fla.
More than 70 golf manufacturers will offer hands-on testing of their newest innovations at the expansive circular range and 42-acre practice facility at Orange County National Golf Center (OCN). This year’s immersive day-long event combines the highly popular hands-on testing with interactive programming across a wide range of significant growth sectors in golf.
Coaching Workshops
PGA of America Coaching Workshops return to the OCN range-side classroom, Tee #3, as part of the PGA Show Education program. PGA of America Golf Professionals can earn up to five PDR credits for workshops participation and event attendance. Instructional workshops enrollment is available during event registration or can be added following PGA Show registration.
9:30 – 10:30 AM Match Play Practice for Stroke Play Success – PGA Master Professional Joe Hallett, Vanderbilt Legends Club – Director of Instruction
11 AM – 12 PM Live Lessons with PGA Master Professional Joe Plecker – Joe Plecker, PGA, The Landings Golf & Athletic Club – Director of Instruction
12:30 – 1:30 PM Control the Low Point for Solid Pitching and Chipping – PGA Master Professional Todd Sones, Owner of Impact Golf
2 – 3 PM Applied Golf Psychology Tools for Building a Better Mental Game – PGA Master & LPGA Master Professional Dr. Alison Curdt, Wood Ranch Golf Club – Director of Instruction, Clinical Sport Psychotherapist
Health & Wellness Center presented by GFAA
The Golf Fitness Association of America will present complimentary health and wellness sessions to enhance and extend the golfer’s overall well-being and performance at the Health & Wellness Center Outdoor Stage, Tee #7.
10 – 10:30 AM Share Your Journey – Jeehae Lee, Founder & CEO, Sportsbox AI; LPGA Tour Veteran Andrea Doddato, Founder, Shape and Sport, Golf Digest Top Fitness Professional; GFAA Industry Leader Suzy Whaley, PGA Master Professional, President, Golf Nation, LPGA Tour Veteran, PGA of America Past President (2018–2020)
10:45 – 11:15 AM 3D Functional Movement and Functional Golf Coach Certification – Dr. Gary Gray, CEO & CCO, Gray Institute, Dr. David Tiberio, Dean, Gray Institute
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM The Journey to Increasing Clubhead Speed – Gavin Parker, PGA, CEO, Jr. Golf, Golf Digest Best Young Teachers
1 – 1:45 PM How Champions Use Data: Bryson DeChambeau Case Study – Jeehae Lee, Founder & CEO, Sportsbox AI, LPGA Tour Veteran
2 – 2:45 PM Golf and Fitness after Fifty: Exercises and Drills to Maintain Distance and Stamina – Randy Chang, PGA, Founder, Randy Chang Golf School
Club Fitting Center
Leading PGA of America club fitting experts will be available at the “Club Fitting Genius Bar” to share best practices on ball and club fitting with practical applications demonstrated at dedicated hitting bays.
Golf Range Best Practices presented by GRAA
The Golf Range Association of America will share best practices on range operations and new entertainment activations for range operators while having GRAA award winners present to answer range-related questions throughout the day.
Hands-On Equipment & Technology Testing
Golf’s most recognizable equipment and technology brands, including Bridgestone Golf, Callaway Golf, COBRA Golf, FlightScope, Full Swing Golf, Mizuno, PING, Srixon/Cleveland Golf, Toptracer, Titleist, XXIO and many others will be among more than 70 companies offering demonstrations and testing of their latest products. This year’s Demo Day also offers a large vendor village called the Discovery Zone and a Demo Day test track for golf cart and vehicle testing.
The Turn presented by Bar Convent Brooklyn
The Turn presented by Bar Convent Brooklyn is a new range-side terrace for industry peers to gather in a vibrant space with live music, local breweries, food trucks with ample seating to meet up with friends and recharge for a return to Demo Day experiences.
PGA of America Golf Professionals and journalists have exclusive access to Demo Day from 9 a.m. to noon, with other PGA Show registered industry professionals joining the event through 5 p.m. PGA Show Demo Day, organized by PGA Golf Exhibitions and PGA Magazine, is presented by Antigua, Clubhouse Events, E-Z-GO, FlagD, Uneekor and Wittek Golf. Attendance at the PGA Show is restricted to PGA of America Golf Professionals and golf industry personnel. Registration is available 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 30,000 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
