The PGA Show shifts to the 1.1 million square feet of exhibit, demonstration and meeting space at the Orange County Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 22, with a series of special presentations on stages and specialty pavilions spread throughout the PGA Show floor and numerous education seminars. Exhibition hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 22 and 23, and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24.
Fresh, New PGA Show Features
Among the fresh, new features at the 2025 PGA Show is THE RETREAT, a luxe destination on the Show Floor for PGA of America Professionals, industry professionals and attendees to conduct business with premium brands and connect with peers in a refined, upscale environment.
THE RETREAT Hall in the Orange County Convention Center will host two marquee special events at the 2025 PGA Show. Leading apparel and accessory brands will unveil their latest collections in a high-energy runway Fashion Show during the Welcome Reception sponsored by johnnie-O at the conclusion of the first full day of exhibitions on Jan. 22, with all PGA Show attendees invited to enjoy music, refreshments, the fashion show and peer networking.
The PGA Show Winter Jam, which debuted last year with country music star Jake Owen, returns for year two on the concert stage in The RETREAT Hall on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23, headlined by award-winning American rock band THIRD EYE BLIND and opening acts Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe and DJ Spencer Ludwig. Doors open at the conclusion of exhibit hall hours, beginning at 6 p.m. with the concert starting at 6:30 p.m. The concert is not open to the public.
With Top 10 US Billboard Hot 100 hits like “Semi-Charmed Life, “Jumper” and “How’s It Going to Be,” San Francisco’s THIRD EYE BLIND has recorded five best-selling albums and assembled one career retrospective since it was formed in 1997. Led by Stephan Jenkins, 3EB has earned worldwide success, including its 2021 album Our Bande Apart, which was recorded after the COVID-19 lockdown ended, with Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast and Ryan Olson of Poliça.
PGA Show Education Sessions
A timely schedule of more than 70 education sessions encompassing a broad range of professional-development topics will again be an important part of the 2025 PGA Show. A deep roster of national-level experts and PGA Master Professionals from the world of business, golf operations, teaching and coaching, and retail will share their latest insights, strategies and practical tools with industry professionals while engaging in interactive seminars.
PGA of America Golf Professionals can earn up to 40 Professional Development Requirements (PDRs) by participating in education and various events at the 2025 PGA Show, a golden opportunity since the Professional Development Program Cycle ends on June 15, 2025.
The 2025 PGA Show Education sessions are 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 utilizing newly renovated meeting spaces at the convention center. A new All-Access Education Badge will provide unlimited entry to education sessions each PGA Show day with new amenities that include reserved seating, dining, use of the all-access lounge, lunch roundtable programs, and networking opportunities among peers and session presenters.
Many Popular Pavilions
Many popular pavilions and stops on the PGA Show floor have been enhanced or expanded for the 2025 PGA Show, providing PGA of America Golf Professionals and industry professionals with business and networking opportunities from A to Z.
The PGA of America Hub and the PGA Show’s main Industry Stage will feature PGA of America and industry leaders addressing golf’s timely topics, game-development initiatives, industry innovations and golf business subjects. The Hub is also the center of Association and partner benefits programming, providing PGA of America Golf Professionals easy access to exclusive Member resources and a networking space special to PGA of America Members.
The Clubhouse is the focused Show floor destination for all facilities seeking to enhance member or player experiences through innovations in racquet sports, fitness, health & wellness and club amenities. The Clubhouse Stage features relevant programming and its pickleball courts provide hands-on testing and product demonstrations.
The Golf Fitness, Health & Wellness Stage, in partnership with TPI and the Golf Fitness Association of America, features presentations on golf fitness, sports performance aids and the health benefits of golf.
The Innovation District on the PGA Show floor will feature the New Product Zone and the Inventor’s Spotlight. The New Product Zone showcases innovative products and solutions currently available in the market and the Inventor’s Spotlight, organized with the United Inventors Association, is designed to introduce products and ideas that are patent pending or have not yet reached the market.
Always a popular stop on the PGA Show floor, the Equipment Test Center provides an indoor driving range to test the latest golf equipment and technology, featuring 44 hitting bays and an expansive 3,750-square-foot putting green.
The Career Zone offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with leading golf industry companies that are recruiting new talent. PGA of America Golf Professionals, college students and second- career professionals can connect with employers in the Career Zone and attend employer-led panel presentations and networking events.
The Golf Travel Pavilion showcases trending golf destinations, top-tier resorts and exclusive travel services from around the globe, all designed to help PGA of America Golf Professionals craft unforgettable golf excursions for their members.
The Adaptive Golf Center provides a central exhibit space to showcase assistive advancements in equipment and golf services designed to em power accessible golf.
Industry professionals arriving in Orlando early in PGA Show Week may also wish to register for the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Golf Business Conference Jan. 20–22, and the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) Retail Conference on Jan. 21 at the Orange County Convention Center. Registration for the 2025 PGA Show and for PGA Show Education sessions is available at PGAShow.com.—Roger Graves