Save on registration—early bird discounts available until Nov. 4 at PGAShow.com
FRISCO, Texas – A comprehensive schedule of more than 70 education sessions across a wide range of professional development topics has been announced for the 2025 PGA Show, Jan. 21-24 in Orlando, Florida.
Influential, national-level experts from the world of business, golf operations, teaching and coaching and retail will present the latest insights, strategies and practical tools for business success to attending golf industry professionals.
Early-registration savings now through Nov. 4 and session details are available at PGAShow.com.
PGA Show Education is an important aspect of the 72nd annual PGA Show, the longest running and largest global business gathering of the golf industry. This year’s education program is moving to a new location in the Orange County Convention Center, West Hall E/F, to improve access to the expanding PGA Show Floor while taking advantage of recently renovated meeting spaces at the convention center.
Additionally, a new All-Access Education Badge will provide unlimited entry to education sessions each Show Day and new amenities including reserved seating, dining, use of the All-Access Lounge, lunch roundtable programs, and networking opportunities among peers and session presenters. A one-day education pass is also available for purchase.
PGA of America Golf Professionals can earn up to 40 PDRs by participating in education and various events of the 2025 PGA Show. This is an especially timely PDR opportunity as the Professional Development Program Cycle ends on June 15, 2025.
“PGA Show Education sessions are a great opportunity for our PGA of America Golf Professionals to stay current with the latest trends, technology and tools they need to advance their expertise in this evolving golf industry,” said PGA Master Professional Dawes Marlatt, Senior Director, PGA of America Member Education. “The depth and diversity of content delivered by industry experts can help to drive careers forward and pave the way for transformative business success.”
PGA Show Education will focus on the PGA of America tracks of Teaching & Coaching, Executive Management and Golf Operations, while also offering additional sessions on various golf industry topics. A full day of educational programming begins on Jan. 21, featuring four hands-on PGA of America coaching workshops during the PGA Show Demo Day at Orange County National Golf Center and six PGA of America classroom sessions focused on Executive Management and Golf Operations at the Orange County Convention Center.
Education sessions across a diverse schedule of topics continue at the Convention Center, Jan. 22-24. Top PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Master Professionals, PGA Coaches and golf industry experts will lead all sessions.
A detailed PGA Show Education schedule with speakers can be found at PGAShow.com.
PGA Show Week also features additional professional development opportunities, including industry presentations in the PGA of America Hub, PGA Member workshops in the PGA of America Member Business Center, presentations on the Fitness, Health & Wellness stage, employer panel presentations in the Career Zone and complimentary education sessions on The Clubhouse stage.
Additionally, several golf organization education programs are co-located with the 2025 PGA Show including the PGA of America Teaching & Coaching Summit (Jan. 20-21), the National Golf Course Owners Association Golf Business Conference (Jan. 20-22) and the AGM Golf Retail Conference (Jan. 21).
Registration
The PGA Show is open exclusively to golf industry professionals. Registration for PGA Show Education can be made simultaneous to event registration at PGAShow.com. An all-access education pass to attend any session Jan. 21-24 with additional amenities, and a one-day education pass are available for purchase. Registration for PGA Show Education includes access to PGA Show exhibits and special events.
The timeline for education and event registration savings is as follows: early-bird pricing through Nov. 4, advance pricing Nov. 5 – Jan. 12, 2025, and standard pricing Jan. 13 – 24, 2025. PGA of America Golf Professionals, LPGA Professionals and International PGA Members receive special savings on education registration throughout the registration schedule.
Event-only registration, not including PGA Show Education, follows the same registration savings timeline. PGA of America Golf Professionals, LPGA Professionals and International PGA Members can register for the event at no charge throughout the registration schedule.
Other golf industry personnel incur a $49 early bird event registration processing fee through Nov. 4; a $99 advance fee Nov. 5 – Jan. 12, 2025; and a $199 standard fee Jan. 13 – Jan. 24, 2025.
The PGA Show is organized by the PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions. Event details and registration are available at PGAShow.com.