Most recently, I just returned from the annual PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit and PGA Merchandise Show held in Orlando, FL. The Teaching & Coaching Summit is an annual educational program offered to PGA Members who want to continue to learn about the golf swing, psycology, biomechanics, etc. It's kind of a Pro's teaching Pro's or experts teaching Pro's setting that helps us all become better teachers. This year we had over 600 PGA Professionals from around the country attend and listen to great speakers such as Michael Breed (Golf Channels - Golf Fix), Coach Bobby Bowden, Ian Poulter and many others. This year, I had the incredible opportunity to speak as part of a discussion panel for a PGA growth of the game program that we offer at Wilderness Ridge called "Get Golf Ready" for beginner and lapsed players so they can learn about the basics of the swing and game and get out to playing and practicing. Wilderness Ridge's program ended up in the top 10 nationally of all the 3,700 clubs that offered the program, thus my invitation to speak about the program and offer my thoughts on how to initiate and run a successful Get Golf Ready Program. (More on that program at a later time!)
In regards to the annual Merchandise Show, the week kicked off with an enourmous demo day at the Orange County Golf Course on Wednesday. This is a great way to showcase off the new products to pros that are ultimately going to be fitting and selling the equipment. Thursday - Saturday is the actual merchandise show with vendors as far as you can see! Companies are there to showcase equipment, new balls, teaching aids, gifts, hats, shoes, apparel and much much more. I have attached a few pic's for viewing and also encourage you to visit www.pga.com if you are interested in receiving the e-newsletter that comes out each Thursday. There is no obligation for anything, this newsletter will keep you up to speed on all sorts of trends in the golf industry. Just follow through the home link to get your own account.
All in all a great week in Orlando with some terrific networking, stellar education and of course being the first to view some of the latest and greatest golf products!
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