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
NEW ENGLAND
Thursday, December 5, 2024 (10:00 AM - Virtual)
Empower Hour: Performance Health Dr. Bradley Weiss Chiropractor, Performance Health Center Improve your golf scores by improving your mobility! Dr. Weiss will dive into basic anatomy for golfers, the biomechanics of the golf swing, a self-test for flexibility, common golf injuries and self-care, and stretches and exercises for golfers!
PHILADELPHIA
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 (9:00 AM - Virtual)
Embracing Diversity & Inclusion in Golf Ops Join us on Wednesday, December 11 at 9:00 a.m. for an engaging discussion with Dr. Nicole Webster of Penn State University and Kendall Murphy, PGA, of Troon Golf. Dr. Webster and Mr. Murphy will lead Philadelphia PGA of America Golf Professionals in a discussion about the positive effects of inclusive practices in golf operations management. We will discuss strategies to help you enhance staffing practices, increase diversity at your facility, and contribute to your facility's success.
NEW ENGLAND
Thursday, December 12, 2024 (10:00 AM - Virtual)
Empower Hour: Rules to the MAX Tournament rules updates with Max Doctoroff, PGA (NEPGA Dir. of Rules & Competition)
PHILADELPHIA
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 (9:00 AM - Virtual)
Golf Ops Virtual Discussion Series Golf professionals gather to discuss best practices for running a golf course
NEW ENGLAND
Thursday, December 19, 2024 (10:00 AM - Virtual)
Empower Hour: PGA Junior League Brian Bain, PGA, Player Development Regional Manager (PGA of America)
PHILADELPHIA
Monday, December 23, 2024 (8:30 AM - Virtual)
Coaches Corner Teaching professionals share best practices and present new methods of instruction
CNYPGA
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 (9:30 AM - Virtual)
CNYPGA Teaching and Coaching Best Practices - Panel Discussion Some of the section’s top teachers and coaches sit down to share best practices on array of topics from starting your own teaching and coaching business to strategies and techniques that we can all utilize to empower our students of all abilities.
PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, January 9, 2025 (9:00 AM - Virtual)
Technology / AI Webinar - Learn about how AI can benefit golf practices
PHILADELPHIA
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 (9:00 AM - Virtual)
Golf Ops Virtual Discussion Series Golf professionals gather to discuss best practices for running a golf course
NEW ENGLAND
Thursday, January 16, 2025 (10:00 AM - Virtual)
Kelly Williams, PGA (Greenbrier Golf & Country Club) and Kevin Scott, PGA (PGA of America - CTO) Join us on Thursday, January 16th at 10:00 a.m. for an engaging discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) with 2024 PGA of America Golf Executive of the Year Kelly Williams and PGA of America Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott. Williams and Scott discuss how AI may impact PGA of America Golf Professionals, and how they might use the technology to be more efficient and improve facility operations.
PHILADELPHIA
Monday, January 27, 2025 (8:30 AM - Virtual)
Coaches Corner Teaching professionals share best practices and present new methods of instruction
PHILADELPHIA
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 (10:00 am - Sunnybrook GC)
ADM LIVE In-Person at Sunnybrook Golf Club 398 Stenton Ave, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 10:00 am check-in, 10:30 start. Please email mike smith, PGA at msmith@pgahq.com to sign up
PHILADELPHIA
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Wednesday, February 12 at Llanrerch Country Club More information and registration to come