ONTARIO, California – The Southern California Section of the PGA of America (SCPGA) is elated to host the 7th annual California Teaching & Coaching Summit (CTCS) at Virginia Country Club on October 15-16, 2023.Thanks in large part to the continued support of TravisMathew in the role of Presenting partner, the event is slated to be the most attended in the history of the CTCS and will feature some of the industry’s foremost experts presenting on current teaching and coaching techniques.This year’s lineup of speakers will feature; Todd Anderson, PGA, Boyd Summerhays, Jim McLean, PGA, Derek Uyeda, Craig Welty, PGA, Leo Rooney from UGP (Urban Golf Performance), Randy Chang, PGA, Jamie Mulligan, PGA and the keynote presentation will feature SCPGA member Michael Block, PGA who became a national sensation after earning low PGA Professional honors at the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill.“At the California Teaching And Coaching Summit, knowledge doesn’t merely accumulate; it catalyzes. This annual educational event has emerged as a beacon in the world of coaching and teaching here in SoCal. The CTCS radiates invaluable coaching insights while forging connections with fellow PGA Professionals. The event also serves as a platform for our wonderful partners to showcase the latest technologies in the game. It’s not just a summit; it’s a transformative journey that elevates teaching prowess, empowers coaching acumen, and fuels the passion of our PGA Professionals to drive the future of golf instruction,” said SCPGA Executive Director/CEO, Nikki Gatch, PGA.TravisMathew has been a valued partner of the SCPGA since 2016, when they were named the presenting partner of the annual CTCS, which features world-class educational offerings for PGA Professionals, LPGA Professionals, and coaches and has featured some of the top instructors in the country and members of the World Golf Hall of Fame.“Golf has always been an integral element of the TravisMathew identity. The brand was started by golf professionals from the PGA Tour and from the Southern California PGA Section. Over the past two years, we have continued to cultivate our golf roots.” said Ryan Ellis, CEO of TravisMathew. “We’re excited to continue our relationship with the PGA and support the Southern California PGA Section, just as we have for the past 14 years.”Special thanks to each of the supporting partners; DeWiz, Golf Forever, XXIO, Clippd, Shot Scope, Foresight, Golf Live, Kavooa Golf, Therabody, Garmany Golf & Travel, and OnForm.Local media interested in attending may email info@scpga.com to learn more about the event.TravisMathew Contact:Chris PetersonSr. Director, Marketingcpeterson@travismathew.com SCPGA Partner Contact:Nikki Gatch, PGAChief Operating Officer951.845.4653ngatch@pgahq.com SCPGA Media Contact:Bryce SeiverCommunications Director951.845.4653bseiver@pgahq.com
ABOUT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA
The Southern California Section was established in 1924, and today, is comprised of more than 1,700 golf Professionals working at over 500 facilities within the Section. The mission of the Southern California Section (SCPGA) is that Purpose of the PGA of America, to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The SCPGA provides competitive playing opportunities, educational seminars, and growth of the game initiatives, within a geographic area that stretches from San Luis Obispo to the Tijuana Border, and from the Pacific Ocean to the Nevada and Arizona borders.
