Golf industry professionals attending the 2024 PGA Buying Summit will enjoy peer networking during the night-time Summer Shootout and Summer Jam Golf Festival at the Monument Realty PGA District following productive days of business and education at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort in Frisco, Texas.
The mid-season golf business event, open exclusively to golf industry professionals, begins on July 29 with 1-to-1 buying appointments and more than 23 education sessions, followed by the Industry Welcome Reception and Live Fashion Show at the resort.
In the wake of a full day of business, a fun Summer Shootout will be held at The Swing, a 10-hole, lighted par-3 short course in the heart of the Monument Realty PGA District. Exhibitors and buyers will come together for an exciting best-ball team tournament, with shotgun starting times at 7pm and 8.45pm. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.
Open exhibits featuring more than 150 emerging and established golf and golf lifestyle brands will be held July 30 and 31 in exhibit ballrooms at the resort, with complimentary afternoon equipment and technology education sessions in the newly opened PGA of America Coaching Center powered by T-Mobile on July 30.
Following open exhibits and the education sessions on July 30, event attendees can unwind and connect with industry peers during the Summer Jam Golf Festival, 7 -10:30 p.m., offering live music and entertainment, complimentary barbecue and drinks, and extensive golf activities across PGA District destinations.
At the Summer Jam Golf Festival, which is being held at the Monument Realty PGA Districton July 30, 7pm-10.30pm, event attendees can:
- Enjoy complimentary tee times on The Swing, including a Hole-in-One Contest for a chance to win $5,000.
- Test their skills on The Dance Floor, a lighted two-acre putting course, featuring cutting-edge golf equipment from participating companies, and compete for the lowest score and closest-to-the-pin prizes. Prizes awarded to the top three finishers, plus bonus prizes up to $2,500.
- Experience the new state-of-the-art PGA of America Coaching Center powered by T-Mobile during an Open House where attendees can explore the 12,000-square-foot, two-story center’s high-touch, high-tech and data-driven experience that serves everyone from beginner golfers to elite players.
- Discover and test new equipment, technology and accessories to enhance the game experience at the Festival Village, featuring product displays and demonstrations on the PGA Frisco Driving Range next to Ice House in the PGA District.
- Enjoy live music by the popular Emerald City Band and complimentary barbecue and drinks near The Dance Floor and the 920 square-foot video wall.
- Network with peers across the PGA District and enjoy access to Lounge by Topgolf, Ice House and additional specialty retail and dining establishments.
To participate in the Summer Jam Golf Festival, all attendees must present their PGA Buying Summit event badge at the festival entrance for complimentary admission. To register to attend this industry-only event, visit PGABuyingSummit.com.