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
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
NENY
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 (1:00 PM - Virtual)
AI & the Basic Use for the PGA Pro Join Kelly Williams, PGA (Greenbrier Golf & Country Club) and Kevin Scott, PGA (PGA of America - CTO) for an engaging discussion about artificial intelligence (AI). 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.
NENY
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 (1:00 PM - Virtual)
Human Resource - Tips for On-Boarding Staff. HR Generalist Manager of Enterprise Holdings will review key elements and best practices you can easily implement at your facility.
NENY
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 (1:00 PM - Virtual)
PGA Deferred Compensation - PGA National Board Member & District 1 Director Larry Kelley and incoming District 1 Director, Mike Behan discuss the success of the PGA Deferred Compensation benefit now in it's 2nd year. Learn more about the process!
PHILADELPHIA
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Wednesday, February 12 at Llanrerch Country Club More information and registration to come
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.
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.