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Enhancements Announced for January 2022 PGA Show in Orlando and Regional Events Will Launch with New Format in Las Vegas, August 2021
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
PGA Golf Exhibitions, in partnership with the PGA of America, announced today several initiatives regarding the annual PGA Show and year-round programs that will continuously connect the industry and drive forward golf business.
Those initiatives included:
Welcoming the golf industry back together Jan. 25-28, 2022, in Orlando, with a reimagining of the flagship PGA Show and sharing plans to enhance in-person business interactions, experiential product education and comprehensive golf merchandise sourcing.
The launch of regional events exclusively for PGA Professionals and invited buyers featuring a new format of scheduled buying appointments with curated exhibitors and opportunities for education, networking and meetings. This new series of events will begin with the PGA Show Buying & Education Summit i
PGA of America and Rolex Sign Landmark Deal
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Monday, February 8, 2021
The PGA of America today announced an expansive agreement with Swiss watch manufacturer Rolex, whose roots as a long-term supporter of the game of golf date back to 1967.
As part of this landmark partnership, Rolex becomes the Official Timekeeper and Official Partner of the PGA of America and its three annual Major Championships: the PGA Championship, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. Rolex will activate against these events onsite and in the broadcast and digital spaces.
“This is a watershed moment for the PGA of America,” said PGA of America President Jim Richerson. “Rolex’s long-standing belief in and support of golf has cultivated an aura of resiliency and trust within the game that is invaluable and, frankly, attractive for our 28,000-plus PGA Professionals to align with. Their commitment to our Association, the PGA Professional Championship and o
The PGA of America voted to terminate the agreement on Sunday.
US President Donald Trump, who owns the course, has been accused by Democrats and some Republicans of encouraging last Wednesday’s riot in Congress.
A representative for the Trump Organization said they were “incredibly disappointed” with the decision.
“It has become clear that conducting the PGA Championship at Trump Bedminster would be detrimental to the PGA of America brand and would put at risk the PGA’s ability to deliver our many programmes and sustain the longevity of our mission,” said PGA of America President Jim Richerson.
“It was a decision made to ensure the PGA of America and PGA professionals can continue to lead and grow our game for decades to come.”
Riot fallout: Top golf tourneys pull out of Trump courses
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Mon, Jan 11 2021 21:48 IST |
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Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather near the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 6, 2021. (Xinhua/Liu Jie). Image Source: IANS News
Washington, Jan 11 : In a setback to golf-loving outgoing US President Donald Trump, courses owned by him in the US and Scotland are unlikely to host any major tournaments soon with top sporting associations announcing their decision not to use them as venues.
The decision comes in the wake of the storming of the US Capitol last Wednesday by Trump supporters as a joint session of the two houses was underway to certify the electoral college victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The attack, which left at least five dead, including a police officer, followed a Trump rally where he repeated his allegations of electoral fraud.