Frisco, Texas, United States: More than 160 top and emerging golf and golf lifestyle brands are packing sold-out spaces at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort and Monument Realty PGA District to meet with hundreds of influential PGA Professionals and buyers representing top clubs, resorts, mass merchandisers and golf management companies at the PGA Buying & Education Summit.

“The PGA Buying & Education Summit is packed with top brands and buyers who are excited for a mid-season buying, networking and education event at the new Home of the PGA of America,” said PGA Golf Exhibitions Industry Vice President Marc Simon.

“The compact three-day schedule (July 31-August 2) features business-building events throughout the day, and fun experiential networking events at night. We look forward to bringing everyone together and showcasing the outstanding new golf destination of PGA Frisco,” added Simon.

This year’s Summit features One2One buyer appointments, PGA Education and an all-attendee Opening Welcome Reception & Live Fashion Show, sponsored by RepSpark, on July 31 at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort.

The sold-out exhibit ballrooms of the resort will be open on August 1-2, and attendees can participate in equipment and technology education during the day and hands-on product testing at Demo Night during the evening on August 1, at the PGA Coaching Centre and The Dance Floor of Monument Realty PGA District.

PGA Professionals, buyers and vendors can unwind and stay connected each evening with experiential networking events at the Monument Realty PGA District.

Complimentary tee times on The Swing, a lighted 10-hole short course, are available first come, first served on July 31 and August 1. Complimentary access to The Dance Floor, a lighted two-acre putting course, is featured each evening, with putting contests and prizes featured during Demo Night on August 1.

Networking opportunities continue into the night at the Ice House with six live hitting bays, Lounge by Topgolf, and additional retail and dining destinations in the expansive PGA District. 

The new Home of the PGA of America debuted in August 2022, and the Omni PGA Frisco Resort and Monument Realty PGA District opened in May 2023.

The exhibitor directory, detailed event schedule and education topics and presenters are available at www.PGABuyingSummit.com

Participation in the PGA Show Buying & Education Summit exhibits, special events and networking programmes are complimentary for PGA Professionals and golf buyers. 

Education enrollment for all six national-level education sessions is US$75 for PGA Professionals and US$100 for golf buyers and industry professionals. More than 12 PDR credits can be earned by PGA Professionals for participation in the event and education programmes.

The PGA of America is an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.