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FRISCO, Texas – The new ‘Innovation District’ will be the epicenter of cutting-edge new products and revolutionary inventions at the annual PGA Show, the world’s largest gathering of the global golf industry, January 21-24, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Golf industry professionals cite new product discovery as the number one priority in attending the PGA Show and the Innovation District helps to spotlight new products and inventions in one convenient setting. The popular New Product Zone and Inventor’s Spotlight will be aligned on the Show Floor this year to create the Innovation District as a showcase for game-enhancing advancements. New products and inventions will be reviewed by PGA of America Golf Professionals, golf industry professionals and industry experts, with awards in multiple achievement categories presented on January 23.

New Product Zone

The New Product Zone annually attracts 87% of all attendees to the pavilion and, in 2025, will feature more than 100 innovations currently available in the market. Golf industry professionals can preview new products in this dedicated pavilion and then experience the full breadth of the exhibitor offerings by visiting the brand’s Show Floor exhibit.

View Participating New Product Zone Exhibitors

New Product Zone entries will be judged by a panel of award-winning PGA of America Golf Professionals and influential golf buyers to award three overall “Best New Product” Award winners on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 2:30 p.m.

Inventor’s Spotlight

Organized in partnership with the United Inventors Association (UIA), the Inventor’s Spotlight pavilion features groundbreaking inventions and concepts that are not yet on the market. With some 50 exhibits featuring independent inventors, this at-capacity exhibit area serves as a launchpad for innovation in golf. Additionally, the UIA provides invaluable programming and complimentary one-on-one counseling sessions led by UIA experts to guide inventors through the process of development, patenting, production, and distribution.

View Participating Inventor’s Spotlight Exhibitors

UIA industry experts will present top inventions with one of three awards – Best Marketing, Best Innovation and Best in Show – on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 2:15 p.m.

As the industry’s largest global gathering for the business of golf, the PGA Show brings together PGA of America Golf Professionals, golf leaders, industry executives and retailers from around the world to source new products from more than 1,000 golf and golf lifestyle brands, attend high-level industry presentations, participate in education and career workshops and connect in person with peers to drive continued growth of the sport and the business of golf. The PGA Show is organized by the PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions and additional information is available at PGAShow.com.

Golf Industry Attendance

The PGA Show is open exclusively to golf industry professionals, and registration is available at PGAShow.com. PGA of America Golf Professionals, LPGA Professionals and International PGA Members can register at no charge throughout the registration schedule. Other industry personnel will incur a $99 advance fee through Jan. 12, 2025; and a $199 standard fee Jan. 13 – Jan. 24, 2025. Separate registration for PGA Show Education follows the same savings pricing schedule and can be made simultaneous to event registration. The PGA Show Education Program offers more than 70 sessions and workshops featuring key insights from leading industry experts. An All-Access education pass and a 1 Day education pass is available for purchase with PGA of America Golf Professionals, LPGA Professionals and International PGA Members receiving special savings for PGA Show Education registration. Details regarding education session topics and speakers can be found at PGAShow.com.

FRISCO, Texas – More than 44 collegiate club golf teams along with 10 individuals will compete for a national title December 7-8 (Saturday and Sunday) at the 2024 PGA National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) Fall Championship and Invitational.

The 36-hole stroke play competition, held at Pinehurst (North Carolina) Resort, will crown a team and individual national champion. The Invitational, open to teams and players who did not qualify for the championship division, will also crown a team and individual winner. Pinehurst is home to 10 18-hole courses and regularly hosts numerous championships, including the 2024 U.S. Open. The Fall Championship will be held on No. 5 and No. 8 and the Fall Invitational will be played on No. 6.

Held in the fall and spring, the PGA NCCGA Championship features more than 300 of the nation’s best collegiate club golfers. As the governing body for collegiate club golf, the NCCGA ensures every student can play golf in college and assists them in starting, maintaining, and facilitating club golf tournaments regionally and nationally.

The PGA NCCGA Championship gives collegiate club golfers not participating in a varsity golf program an opportunity to play in a competitive setting. Club golf teams competed in their respective regions throughout September and October for the chance to advance to the Championship and Invitational. The NCCGA operates three 36-hole tournaments in each of the 27 regions across the country. The top teams and individuals in the country receive an automatic bid to the Championship. All tournaments are co-ed and open to active college students of all skill levels, and individual students can represent their schools if they don’t have the required five students to form a team.

The Invitational, held in conjunction with the annual Fall Championship, provides an additional opportunity for more students to compete in a national event. Invitations are extended to one team from each of the 27 regions that did not qualify for the Championship as well as the top individuals not competing on a team.

More than 225 colleges across the United States field club golf teams. Individual students can represent their schools if they don’t have the required five students to form a team.

WHAT:     2024 PGA NCCGA National Fall Championship and Invitational – Website

WHEN:     Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. shotgun starts

WHERE:   Pinehurst Resort | No. 5, No. 6 and No. 8 | Pinehurst, North Carolina

WHO:       44 teams and 10 individuals from across the country (listed below)

FORMAT:    36-hole stroke play – teams play eight golfers; count five best scores

OTHER:   Championship Scoring/Tee Times | Invitational Scoring/Tee Times | Schedule of Events

Srixon and Cleveland Golf, NCCGA’s National partners, provide players with a full championship experience. Players are provided with the latest golf balls and branded gear as well as deals on products from both brands.

2024 PGA NCCGA Fall Championship Competing Teams:

Grand Canyon University, 2023 Fall National Champion and 2024 Spring Co-National Champion (automatic qualifier)

Miami University (Ohio), 2023 Fall Invitational Champion and 2024 Spring Co-National Champion (automatic qualifier)

Arizona State

Auburn

Brown

Cincinnati

Clemson

Fairfield

Florida

High Point

James Madison

Maryland

Massachusetts-Amherst

Michigan State

Northeastern

Notre Dame

Ohio State

Ole Miss

Purdue

SMU

SUNY Cortland

Texas A&M

Utah

Virginia

Virginia Tech

West Virginia

Wisconsin

2024 PGA NCCGA Fall Invitational Competing Teams:

Air Force Academy

Arkansas

Bowling Green

Buffalo

Delaware

Kansas

Loyola Chicago

New Hampshire

North Carolina Chapel Hill

North Carolina State

Oregon

Providence

Rutgers

Stanford

Tampa

2024 PGA NCCGA Fall Championship Competing Individuals:

John Barry – Fordham

Cohen Beebe – University of Kentucky

Brady Davidson – Penn State University

Gage Foddrell – Parker University

Sawyer Klein – University of Arizona

Cam Kooi – University of Tennessee

Ethan Kringen – University of Minnesota

Harrison Lloyd – Central Washington University

Riley Morton – University of Michigan

Bryant Yarborough – University of Alabama

PGA NCCGA Fall Championship and Invitational Format and Qualifying Information

Fall Championship Qualifiers:

• Three (3) automatic qualifiers from five zones across the country
• Highest-ranked teams not included in one of the automatic qualifiers
• Defending champion from the previous Fall Championship (Grand Canyon University), Fall Invitational (Miami University-Ohio) and Spring Championship (Grand Canyon University and Miami University-Ohio were co-champions of the event)
• Other exemptions as identified by the NCCGA
• Top individual students not otherwise on qualified teams

Fall Invitational Qualifiers:

• One (1) team from each of the 27 regions that aren’t participating in the Championship
• Teams who have exceptional stories and exemplify what club golf is all about

Extension adds two additional Ryder Cup events; Video preview for 2025 Ryder Cup can be found here.

BUFFALO, N.Y., and FRISCO, Texas – The PGA of America and Patina Restaurant Group, the luxury lifestyle division of Delaware North and a culinary leader in the restaurant and catering industry, announced the extension of their partnership through 2034.

Patina Restaurant Group – which first entered the golf hospitality sector in 2021 – will continue as the official catering partner at annual events such as the PGA Championship, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and Senior PGA Championship. Patina Restaurant Group will also cater the 2025 Ryder Cup (Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.), 2029 Ryder Cup (Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.) and 2033 Ryder Cup (The Olympic Club’s Lake Course in San Francisco, Calif.).

“Patina Restaurant Group consistently sets the benchmark for excellence across all aspects of our events—from general admission to the exclusive VIP areas. Their unwavering commitment to quality and service has been pivotal in transforming our Championships into premium dining experiences that elevate both the value and enjoyment for our guests,” said David Charles, PGA of America Senior Director, Championships. “Through our partnership, Patina Restaurant Group has been instrumental in establishing an unparalleled standard of culinary sophistication in sports, making our championships not only about competition but also exceptional culinary events.”

Patina Restaurant Group is a wholly owned division of global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North. The parent company’s global experience in the hospitality industry includes catering and food service at high-profile events such as the Super Bowl, World Series, All-Star Games, Stanley Cup Final, NBA Finals and UEFA Champions League Final. Patina Restaurant Group – which operates nearly 30 restaurants at locations such as Disney Springs, Epcot® at Walt Disney World Resort and Downtown Disney – also recently served spectators at the Formula 1Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024.

“On behalf of Patina Restaurant Group and Delaware North, I’m incredibly proud to extend our partnership with PGA of America and build on the success we’ve achieved together,” said John Kolaski, president of Patina Restaurant Group. “Our entry into the golf sector marked a defining moment, merging Delaware North’s renowned expertise in sports hospitality with Patina’s reputation as culinary leaders. With the PGA’s incredible partnership, we’ve created an elevated dining experience that exemplifies culinary excellence, delivering radical hospitality that enhances every moment of these iconic events.”

Among the many highlights for Patina Restaurant Group and PGA of America in 2024 was the return of the highly popular Championship+ Ticket, which includes an all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverage program – an innovative initiative first introduced in 2022. During the seven-day 2024 PGA Championship in Louisville, Ky., 97% of surveyed spectators recommended the continuation of the all-inclusive program for future events. The variety of freshly prepared food items available was also a hit, receiving a positive rating from 91% of guests surveyed and several comments expressing appreciation for the availability of vegetarian and meatless options.

Hospitality amenities at the 2024 PGA Championship included on-course market concessions, bar outlets, chalets, suites, premium suites, Club PGA, Champions Club, Valhalla Member Club, PGA Member Club, Chase Sapphire Lounge, media dining, player and caddie dining, and the esteemed clubhouse at Valhalla Golf Club. With more than 720,000 square feet of hospitality space, it was the largest for a PGA Championship on record.