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!
Click the links below for the calendar of each Sections’ education opportunities:
Northeastern New York Education
Western New York Education (Website Coming Soon!)
Upcoming Events (February Local & Virtual)
Empower Hour: Golf Pro Payments
Thursday, February 13th, 2025 (10:00 AM, Virtual)
New partner of the NEPGA, Golf Pro Payments, joins Empower Hour! Golf Pro Payments is a credit card processor designed to improve operations, reduce costs, and ultimately support the growth of golf facilities across the region.
The ABCs of How to Present Yourself
Thursday, February 13th - (10:30AM - Virtual)
A fireside chat with PGA members Mike Diffley, Tom Henderson and Jim Smoot about HOW TO PRESENT YOURSELF, PREPARING FOR THE BACK NINE AND IDEAS TO HELP ALL PROFESSIONALS. Jonathan Gold will moderate and speak with special guest Oliver Hudesman who is a certified financial planner with Stifel. Jonathan and Oliver will lead a Q &A that will help Professionals with financial planning check points.
Golf Ops Group Virtual Discussion Series
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (9:00 AM - Virtual)
Join on 2/19 How Gears, Stack & Tilt Have Improved Golfers
Wednesday, February 19th - (10:00AM - Virtual)
Michael Manavian, a graduate of the prestigious PGM Program at Methodist University, is a seasoned golf professional with extensive expertise in human performance, fitness, nutrition, and biomechanics. With years of experience in golf instruction, club fitting, and 3D motion capture, Michael has helped players at all levels enhance their performance. His innovative methodology combines cutting-edge technology with an educational approach, empowering golfers to take control of their success with geometry and physics instead of relying on gimmicks and fads.
Mentorship - Learn & Lead
Wednesday, February 19th (1pm-2pm, Virtual)
Mentorship - Learn & Lead - Perry Babcock, PGA (Whiteface Resort & GC) and Benton Sullivan, PGA (Glens Falls CC) discuss their journeys from mentee to mentor.
Empower Hour: PING
Thursday, February 20th, 2025 (10:00 AM, Virtual)
The NEPGA is joined by Marty Jertson, PGA from Ping for Empower Hour!
Ownership & Acquisition Panel
Thursday, February 20, 2025 (9:30 AM - Virtual)
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
Engaging Your Staff with David Wilson, PGA
Friday, February 21st - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Virtual)
PGA Career Consultant David Wilson will be presenting on Staff Engagement, Career Growth and Leadership Development. This will be a virtual session and attendees will receive 2 PDR credits for attending.
Coaches Corner
Monday, February 24, 2025 (8:30 AM - Virtual)
Teaching professionals share best practices and present new methods of instruction
Inventing a Golf Product & Bringing it to Market
Monday, February 24th - (10:00AM - Virtual)
Presenter: Craig Hocknull
Explore the process of creating innovative golf training aids, from ideation and prototyping to patenting, sourcing manufacturing, and launching your product. This seminar provides practical steps to turn your idea into a market-ready product.
Teaching & Technology in Golf
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.
Quarterly Blueprint for Golf Shop Success
Thursday, February 27th - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Virtual)
The "Quarterly Blueprint for Golf Shop Success" seminar equips golf professionals with strategies for maintaining an organized, efficient, and customer-focused operation. Learn more below!
Empower Hour: Mental Health & Breaking the Stigma
Thursday, February 27, 2025 (10:00 AM, Virtual)
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.