REGIONAL EDUCATION HUB
The Regional Education Hub, inclusive of the PGA of America Connecticut Section, New England Section, Northeastern New York Section, Western New York, Central New York, Philadelphia, Metropolitan, New Jersey, Middle Atlantic, and Pacific Northwest Sections of the PGA of America 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 Sections available to PGA of America Members. 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
Award Winner Series - Professional of the Year (2)
Tuesday, March 3 (1PM-2PM EST - Virtual)
This dynamic series spotlights award-winning PGA Professionals in engaging panel discussions designed to share best practices, innovative ideas, and real-world insights that can be immediately applied by fellow PGA Professionals. Each session will be moderated and feature a panel of award recipients from multiple Sections who have earned the same distinction. Attendees will benefit from diverse perspectives and a dedicated live Q&A segment.
MET
Wednesday, March 11 (10AM - Virtual)
The Science Behind Putter Fitting w/ PING Golf
Middle Atlantic
Thursday, March 12th (10am - Bethesda CC)
Putting Teaching & Instructional Education
NEW ENGLAND
Thursday, March 12, 2026 (10:00 AM - Virtual)
Competitive Playing Best Practices
Middle Atlantic
March 17-18 (8:30 am - Lansdowne Resort)
2026 MAPGA Teaching & Coaching Summit
Award Winner Series - Teacher/Coach of the Year
Thursday, March 19 (10AM ET - Virtual)
This dynamic series spotlights award-winning PGA Professionals in engaging panel discussions designed to share best practices, innovative ideas, and real-world insights that can be immediately applied by fellow PGA Professionals. Each session will be moderated and feature a panel of award recipients from multiple Sections who have earned the same distinction. Attendees will benefit from diverse perspectives and a dedicated live Q&A segment.
PHILLY
Thursday, March 19 (9AM ET - Virtual)
PGA Championship & the Philadelphia PGA - PGA Historian Pete Trenham
NEW ENGLAND
Tuesday, March 24 (1PM ET - Virtual)
Award Winner Series: Teaching & Coaching #2 with Darren Falk, David Jankowski, Sean Lalley, and John Cassidy!
MET
Tuesday, March 24 (10:30 AM - Virtual)
Help Players Shoot Lower by Improving Their Mind
CONNECTICUT
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (8:30 am - 3:30pm)
Teaching & Coaching Summit
NEW ENGLAND
Thursday, March 26 (10AM ET - Virtual)
Empower Hour: USGA Rules & Updates with Tom Giffin, PGA
NEW ENGLAND
Monday, March 30 (9AM ET - Nashawtuc CC)
Join us for a day full of learning the business of teaching & coaching, how to utilize social media, sharpen your diagnostic skills, learn how to integrate modern teaching tools, and business models that go beyond the lesson tee! Presenters: Dr. Rick Sessinghaus, PGA, Erika Larkin, PGA, and Todd Sones, PGA
NEW JERSEY
Monday, March 30 (8AM ET - Plainfield CC)
Teaching & Coaching Summit - Presenters: Jason Baile, Jason Birnhaum, & Sarah Stone
MET
Tuesday, March 31 (2:00 PM - Virtual)
Lesson Improvement Initiative With Michael Breed