Frisco, Texas, United States: The 2023 PGA Buying & Education Summit welcomed more than 1,000 golf industry professionals from 44 states and eight countries to preview and source SS24 apparel collections, and the latest accessories and equipment from 166 golf brands.

Last week’s gathering at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort in Frisco, was double the size of the 2022 event in Las Vegas, and was filled with valuable mid-season business opportunities, including product sourcing, national level education and buying appointments by day; and a Live Fashion Show, Demo Night and experiential networking events at night.

Vendors in the One2One buying appointments were capped; both exhibit ballrooms were sold out; education sessions were at full capacity and the PGA Coaching Centre activation spaces were maximised to accommodate equipment and technology companies for Demo Night.

“The PGA Buying & Education Summit served as an exciting destination for both PGA Professionals and industry buyers to make valuable connections at the new Home of the PGA of America and Omni PGA Frisco Resort,” said John Lindert, President of the PGA of America, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

“While meeting with some of the leading golf, technology and fashion brands, PGA Members also enhanced their professional development in sold-out educational seminars.

“To top it off, PGA Master Professionals from across the nation gathered to create new ways to mentor the PGA of America’s next generation. We were very pleased with the turnout from both an industry and educational perspective, as it shows that the game of golf is continuing to attract new players,” added Lindert, PGA Director of Golf at The Country Club of Lansing in Lansing, Michigan.

PGA Golf Exhibitions Vice President Marc Simon said: “We are so pleased with the amazing energy, positive feedback and excitement for the new event format and the extraordinary new destination for the PGA Buying & Education Summit.

“The new Home of the PGA of America, the Omni PGA Frisco Resort and the Monument Realty PGA District seem like they are custom built for a golf industry event like this. The days were filled with significant business opportunities, and the nights with networking and enjoyment for all that PGA Frisco has to offer.”