May 17, 2016

Registration Opens for 2016 PGA Fashion & Demo Experience at PGALasVegas.com

PGA Professionals, golf buyers and industry leaders can now register to attend the 2016 PGA Fashion & Demo Experience in Las Vegas, Aug. 15–17. Savings on registration, event hotel reservations and transportation are available at PGALasVegas.com.

“We look forward to welcoming thousands of PGA Professionals and golf business leaders to Las Vegas this August for the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience,” said PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions Senior Vice President and General Manager Ed Several. “The relaxed and intimate business environment creates a valuable setting for PGA Professionals and golf retailers to meet face-to-face with peers, industry leaders and business experts, while building relationships with golf’s top brands.”

“Working with the PGA of America, our team is focused on building an industry event that will help drive golf retail and deliver valuable business solutions by showcasing the newest apparel, equipment and technology products, plus offering premier national education courses, PGA membership programs and a myriad of industry networking events.”

The PGA Fashion & Demo Experience is co-located with multiple fashion trade shows during Las Vegas Fashion Week, providing PGA Professionals and buyers with an exceptional apparel and accessories showcase, while sourcing a wide breadth of golf products. Also, in 2016, the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience is held during the days between the men’s Olympic golf competition, Aug. 11–14, and the women’s Olympic golf competition, Aug. 17–20, in Rio de Janeiro.

PGA Professionals, golf and apparel buyers, golf industry executives, exhibitors and media may register, beginning today.

PGA Outdoor Demo Experience

Cascata Golf Club, Boulder City, Nevada

Monday, August 15, 2016

  • 9:00 a.m. – Pro-Pro Tournament (shotgun start)
  • 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Equipment Demonstrations, Indoor Marketplace, Instructional Workshop, Industry Networking

(Complimentary transportation to and from The Venetian will be provided for all event attendees)

Exhibits of the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience

The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, Las Vegas

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

  • 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Golf Fashion, Equipment, Technology and Products Exhibits & Special Events
  • 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Fashion Show & Industry Networking Reception (Show floor remains open)

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

  • 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Golf Fashion, Equipment, Technology and Products Exhibits & Special Events

PGA Education Conference

The PGA Education Conference will offer certification programs, instruction workshops and classroom seminars focusing on merchandising, business strategies, instruction and sales/marketing. PGA Professionals will have access to more than 20 MSR education credits.  Details are available and separate registration is required at PGALasVegas.com

Monday, August 15, 2016

  • 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – CPP 2.0 Certification Kick Start, Venetian
  • 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Instructional Workshop, Mike Adams, PGA, Cascata Golf Club

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

  • 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. – PGA Education Conference

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

  • 9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. – PGA Education Conference

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Contacts:

PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions/Media: Sherry Major, (716) 662-3855, smajor@reedexpo.com

PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions/Exhibitor: Alex Goodman, (203) 840-5641, agoodman@reedexpo.com

PGA of America/Media: Jamie Carbone, (561) 624-8446, jcarbone@pgahq.com