Wednesday, March 8, 2023

The 2023 PGA Show - Golf's Longest Running and Largest Global Gathering




 January 24 - 27, 2023

Orlando, Florida


What began in 1954 as a true "Trunk Show" that was pulled out from the backs of cars at a winter golf tournament, the 70th PGA Show was a clear sign this year that golf continues on its upward trajectory, even after a two-year global slowdown.  The PGA Show, a trade-only event organized by PGA Golf Exhibitions and The PGA of America, opened with energy and enthusiasm that was felt across the nearly 30,000 attendees from more than 86 countries that included golf professionals, industry leaders, retailers, celebrities, organizations and media members.






Doors opened on January 25, 2023 at Orange County Convention Center to over 800 companies that span the golf industry from veteran brand manufacturers and renewed brands to new inventors of all things golf - equipment, vehicles, apparel, accessories, travel, club operations and training technology.




 

Titleist, one of Golf's most recognized
names, always welcomes show guests
with style.




Forethought Golf - Restoring
Iconic Brands


Mizuno Golf - Smooth and Straight

Mizuno - Iron Finishes for Every Wishlist



Haraken - Japan is calling!

The Zebra is "Back in the Wild"!


If LFS Netting can outfit Topgolf,
they can outfit your project!


Golf Greens by Forever Lawns -
The most life-like artificial grass on Turf!


GRIT's Golf Tower 
has a place for everything!

Old Golf Club gives them new life!



Fairway Leathers from Wooster, Ohio

Family-owned and Hand-crafted custom
leather goods for on and off the course!











Seamus Golf - Timeless covers, bags and 
yardage books from Beaverton, Oregon.
Go Beavs!
Will Leather Goods - Belts, bags, wallets
and duffles from the Pacific Northwest











Sweet Rollz - Grips with attitude

CMC Design can make it happen.












Tec Tec Tec - Rangefinders and Accessories
engineered by Engineers.

Leupold - Fine Scopes and Rangefinders
since 1907











Tifosi - Affordable Eyewear for the Athlete

Vibe - A Speaker - A Tumbler - 
A Party for your beverage!












Corkcicle - A rainbow of cool
Drinktank - Old time feel with a new flair





With the popularity of golf carts skyrocketing, it was no surprise at the number of brands showcasing.  The surprises were the options that are now available!

Club Car's Cru

Perfect for "Cru"-zing the Neighborhood






The Vantage Shelby Cobra
Drive a Legend!


An EVolution is coming to carts.

Evoke by Tomberlin

Tomberlin Emerge - Made in Florida

Tomberlin - Plenty of trunkspace



Larger than a golf cart but E-Z-GO-Sponsored
VGA provides US Veteran Golfers with
playing opportunities and support.




Veteran Golfers Association 
Enriching the lives of Veterans and their families
through golf.



Apparel trends are more mindful of using fabric manufactured with recycled poly, great UPF sun protection value and playful pop culture designs.


Yatta Golf - Playful Shirts


                 
Playful Hats






















Rsvlts - Super Fun High Grade Nostalgia!


               
Vimhue - Fantastic Fit, Form and Function





Classic and Packable Wallaroo

Wallaroo Hat Company has Hats for Every Event!



The PGA Show's New Product Zone is always filled with enthusiasm and this year also offered "Pitch Your Product" seminars that were well attended.

Para Golf Max Training Tee -
Kid Invented, Kid Tested, Kid Approved

ANOA Shipping Tag - Super-Strong 
Reusable Shiping Tag vs All This Clutter







Squishtees - Developed by a Junior Golf
Coach to bring more fun to anyone's game.

Xpact Pro Self Cleaning Impact Spray -
Know right where you're hitting it!




Tee Unit Golf - A Place for your Everything
Immunity Goodness - In Hand-Painted
Belgian Chocolates





















 Arnold Palmer Snacks have to be good -
They're fit for an Army!

Pesky Products - Repellents and Pain Relief
straight from Aunt Emma Bean's Recipe Book.





















The PGA Show continues to connect those in the business of golf with opportunities to grow and the growth of the game keeps gaining ground.  It also gives us a chance to add to our wish list which always includes a little travel!


The Golf Ireland Panel of Embassadors
included American Sportscaster Ann Liguori
and the Ever-Irishman Paul McGinley

Jonathan Lennon of Northern Ireland Golf Tours
and Adam Cathers of Ardglass Golf Club discuss
 golf on their "Island" with a Garden Variety Golfer!








PGA Frisco - New Home of the PGA
& Location of the 2023 PGA Show Buying and
Education Summit

A full week is always in store for PGA Show Attendees.  For a look at our review of the 2023 PGA Show Demo and Club Fitting Day at Orange County National Golf Center in Winter Haven, Florida, go to: