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PGA Professionals and invited golf retailers previewed and personally tested the newest equipment , training aids and accessories from more than 100 top golf companies at Orange County National Golf Center . The newest products were tested within 200 hitting bays , multiple putting greens and the vendor village at the 42-acre practice facility , to create the world ’ s largest professional golf demo event .
On Wednesday , Jan . 24 , PGA Champions Dave Stockton , Hal Sutton , John Daly , Steve Elkington and Davis Love III joined PGA President Paul Levy to help open the PGA Merchandise Show , the world ’ s largest gathering of PGA Professionals , live on Golf Channel ’ s “ Morning Drive ,” from the Orange County Convention Center . The PGA Champions were among a long list of celebrities , renowned golf instructors and special guests , such as : Adam Scott , Greg Norman , Jesper Parnevik , Blair O ’ Neal , Chip Beck , Chi Chi Rodriguez , Michelle McGann , Brad Faxon , David Leadbetter , Hank Haney , Michael
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Breed , Mike Malaska , Jim McLean , Stan Utley , Claude Harmon , Mike Schy , Lou Holtz , Ron Jaworski and many more who participated in the 2018 PGA Merchandise Show .
In addition to the busy marketplace among nearly 10 miles of exhibit aisles , PGA Show days were full of professional learning opportunities during industry presentations . The PGA Forum Stage presented by OMEGA , was a popular destination on the PGA Show floor , with a full schedule of compelling speakers and diverse programming for thousands of attending PGA Professionals and industry leaders . Presentations began on Wednesday , Jan . 24 , with the event ’ s keynote program , “ 100th PGA Championship Celebration ” – a panel discussion featuring PGA Champions Davis Love III and John Daly , who shared memorable moments from their major championship victories and announced the PGA ’ s plans for the upcoming 100th PGA Championship , Aug . 9-12 , at Bellerive Country Club in St . Louis . Additional first-day programming
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highlights included the Sirius XM Teachers Town Hall , hosted by PGA Vice President Suzy Whaley and featuring Michael Breed , Debbie Doniger , Hank Haney , David Leadbetter , Jim McLean and Larry Rinker ; and programming on technology in golf , environmental initiatives and employment opportunities .
Days 2 and 3 presentations on the PGA Forum Stage presented by OMEGA , covered a diverse array of topics , including golf facility management , industry diversity , growth-of-the-game programs , employment , technology , teaching and the new PGA Show Live Fashion Show .
PGA Professionals attending the annual PGA Show Education Conference were able to learn from industry experts presenting more than 60 educational seminars and workshops focusing on teaching and coaching , executive management and golf operations . Additional educational programs were offered throughout PGA Show Week at the PGA Global Youth & Family
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