Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge
Winter Haven, Florida
Despite the polar vortex that swept through the US in mid-January bringing wind, rain and very chilly temperatures even as far south as Central Florida, spirits at Demo Day were not dampened. The 42-acre circular practice facility of Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge hosted over 70 companies for hands-on displays of equipment where PGA and LPGA Professionals, golf industry professionals, PGA Show attendees and media could demo the newest clubs and talk with company representatives about products ranging from game improvement to carts to clubhouse and maintenance equipment.
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Hazel Clark and Stacy Lewis,
Women of Impact |
Early risers were rewarded with a very special opportunity to sit in on a breakfast chat with LPGA legend Stacy Lewis and Olympian runner Hazel Clark in a "Women of Impact" conversation about their roads to athletic and personal success. Presented by Antigua, Oakley and Uneekor Indoor Golf and moderated by broadcaster and PGA Professional Brian Crowell, both women shared the common threads that have pulled them as individual sport athletes toward their goals - finding support in family and teamwork, putting in the work but also celebrating the victories, giving back and playing for something bigger - all excellent advice for anyone to follow on any road to success.
Under the canopies of Cobra, XXIO, Ping, Vice and Mizuno we had great opportunities to hear the fine details up close from reps about their newest clubs.
With mechanical engineering precision, Avgar has designed an amazingly organized golf bag. Ready to travel with built-in wheels, their unique concept has thought of everything from quiet individual club compartments to a removable greenside caddy to a weather-protected scorecard desk to a safe for your valuables. And based in New Zealand, their leather bag cover is lined with the fantastic feel of wool fleece, guaranteeing your clubs are surrounded in luxury. Everyone seemed ready for the rain and made the most of this once-a-year opportunity.
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| All hands on deck at the range. |
So regardless of the weather, Demo Day remains one of our favorite golf events, marking the beginning of a new year for golf.
Demo Day starts the PGA Show off each January in Orlando, Florida. For a look at our review of the 2025 PGA Show, go to:
The 2025 PGA Show
