NORTHEAST REGION EDUCATION HUB
The Northeast Region PGA of America Sections, inclusive of the PGA of America Connecticut Section, New England Section, Northeastern New York Section, Western New York, Central New York, Philadelphia, Metropolitan, and New Jersey Sections are coming together to provide and share educational opportunities for PGA of America Professionals across the region. Below you will find a calendar of events inclusive of all Northeast Sections available to PGA of America Members in the region. Mark your calendars and take a trip across the Northeast to learn and network!
Visit each Sections’ website for more information:
Northeastern New York Education
Western New York Education (Website Coming Soon!)
UPCOMING EVENTS
NENY
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (1:00 PM - Virtual)
Mentorship - Learn & Lead - Perry Babcock, PGA (Whiteface Resort & GC) and Benton Sullivan, PGA (Glens Falls CC) discuss their journeys from mentee to mentor.
PHILLY
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (9:00 AM - Virtual)
Golf Ops Group Virtual Discussion Series
NEW ENGLAND
Thursday, February 20, 2025 (10:00 AM - Virtual)
Empower Hour: Marty Jertson, PGA from Ping
CNYPGA
Thursday, February 20, 2025 (9:30 AM - Virtual)
Ownership & Acquisition Panel: Virtual panel discussion covering topics relevant to Golf Facility Ownership and Acquisition. If you are an owner curious about best practices or an aspiring, perhaps even, curious owner wondering about how and where to even get started this program is for you. A panel of CNY’s long tenured owner/operators will assemble to share their thoughts and strategies
PHILLY
Monday, February 24, 2025 (8:30 AM - Virtual)
Coaches Corner - Teaching professionals share best practices and present new methods of instruction
NENY
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 (1:00 PM - Virtual)
Teaching & Technology in Golf - Kevin Cain, PGA Dir. of Instruction at Colonie G&CC and Evan Silkworth, PGA Owner & Operator at Hudson Valley Indoor Golf talk everything golf technology.
NEW ENGLAND
Thursday, February 27, 2025 (10:00 AM - Virtual)
Empower Hour: Steve Wheatcroft CEO & Founder, The Mulligan Foundation & Host of The Uncomfortable Chat Podcast, discusses topics surrounding mental health. The session will provide valuable resources, strategies for coping, and an open conversation about breaking the stigma. Whether you're seeking support or want to better understand these issues, this seminar aims to empower, educate, and create a space for healing.
WNY
Thursday, February 27, 2025 (10:00 AM - Virtual)
Unlocking the Secrets of Credit Card Processing with Golf Pro Payments
PHILLY
Thursday, February 27, 2025 (9 AM-3PM - In-Person)
Rules of Golf Seminar at Overbrook GC
CONNECTICUT
Thursday, February 27, 2025 (10 AM - Virtual)
Quarterly Blueprint for Shop Success - seminar equips golf professionals with strategies for maintaining an organized, efficient, and customer-focused operation.
NENY/CNY/WNY
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (8am-5pm - In-Person)
Upstate NY PGA Golf & Leadership Summit - Don't miss this inaugural Teaching & Leadership Summit, open to all PGA golf industry professionals, high school & college coaches and others relevant in the space for a full day of content on various topics to help you integrate into your roles!
NEW ENGLAND
Thursday, March 13, 2025 (10:00 AM - Virtual)
Andy Matthews, Director of Golf Performance at Neuropeak Pro, will share practical, science-backed breathing strategies to help golfers excel when it matters most. Whether working with major champions or developing juniors, Andy will equip you with the tools you need to help your players perform under pressure — both on and off the course.
WNY
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 (9:00 AM - Virtual)
Welcome to the Association of Golf Merchandisers Webinar - Mastering Markdowns: A Key to Retail Success