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, Jan. 21-24, 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 Jan. 23.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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; and a $199 standard fee Jan. 13-24.
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.