National and international experts from the world of business, golf operations, teaching and coaching, marketing and merchandising, and retail will share their strategies and tools for success with PGA of America Golf Professionals and golf industry members during more than 70 education sessions covering a wide range of timely topics as part of the 2025 PGA Show on Jan. 21-24 in Orlando, Florida.
Education and learning have become important components of the PGA Show, with a new All-Access Education Badge providing unlimited entry to daily education sessions 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.
The 2025 PGA Show Education sessions are moving to a new location in the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), West Hall E/F, to improve access to the expanding PGA Show floor, while taking advantage of recently renovated meeting spaces at the OCCC.
Earn Up to 40 PDRs
PGA of America Golf Professionals will enjoy a golden opportunity to earn up to 40 Professional Development Requirements (PDRs) by participating in education and various events at the 2025 PGA Show – an efficient way to collect PDRs, since the Professional Development Program Cycle ends on June 15, 2025.
“PGA Show Education sessions are a great opportunity for our PGA of America Golf Professionals to stay current with the latest trends, technology and tools they need to advance their expertise in this evolving golf industry,” says PGA of America Master Professional Dawes Marlatt, Senior Director of PGA of America Member Education and Talent Development. “The depth and diversity of content delivered by industry experts can help to drive careers forward and pave the way for transformative business success.”
PGA Show Education will focus on the PGA of America tracks of Golf Operations, Teaching & Coaching and Executive Management at the 2025 PGA Show while providing many additional seminars on various timely golf industry topics.
“Education and learning are continuous for all PGA Golf Professionals who want to stay informed and constantly improve,” notes Sam Wiley, PGA, Head Professional at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, Connecticut, who brings virtually his entire staff to the PGA Show in Orlando each year and encourages each to sign up for as many PGA Show Education sessions as possible.
“Education seminars and presentations are some of the things I love most about the PGA Show,” says Wiley. “It is a tremendous opportunity to exchange business strategies and ideas with experts in the industry. It’s always an insightful give and take, where you can find out what’s working in the industry and what isn’t. It’s a great way to learn and re-energize for the season ahead while networking with everyone in the industry.”