PGA Show Career Zone Connects Golf Industry Employers with Job Seekers

The PGA Show Career Zone will offer important connections between employers and job seekers right on the Show Floor at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 22-24, 2025. In addition to staff recruitment by various golf industry organizations, the Career Zone also will feature employment-focused presentations and professional networking events.

Leading golf companies will have the opportunity to share information about their businesses while recruiting for open positions with job seekers at all career levels. Participating companies include GOLFTEC, 2nd Swing, ForeHire, Smooth Butter Golf Clothing, PGA of America Career Services and PGA WORKS, the PGA of America REACH Foundation’s strategic initiative designed to diversify the golf industry’s workforce.

The Career Zone, co-located with the PGA of America Golf Management (PGM) University Pavilion at Show Floor location #3687, will include a private interview meeting room, networking events and a stage for golf career programming. Additionally, PGM Students will participate in a Passport Networking program with employers and a complimentary professional headshot studio will be available to all PGA Show attendees each day.

Career Zone Networking Events Schedule:

Wednesday, Jan 22

3 – 4 PM                                  PGA WORKS Fellows Presents: A Dynamic Networking Hour with PGA Fellows and PGM Students

 

Friday, Jan. 24                         Career Zone Networking Event – Connecting Exhibitors & Sales Representatives

10 AM – 12 PM

Career Zone Stage Programming Schedule

Wednesday, Jan. 22

10 – 10:30 AM                          Breaking Boundaries: A PGA of America Golf Professional’s Journey from Golf Operations to Non-Profit Leader with Damian Cosby, PGA

Damian Cosby, PGA, Executive Director of The National Links Trust

Jack Dillon, Moderator, Consultant Strategist

11 – 11:30 AM                          From Cart Guy to Cart Owner: A Journey of Growth and Entrepreneurship with Tim Firestone

Tim Firestone, CEO, Blackthorn Operating Group

Jack Dillon, Moderator, Consultant Strategist

12 – 12:30 PM                          Beyond the Fairway: Key Insights on Succeeding in Golf Operations Leadership from Industry Leaders

Rebecca Dengler, PGA, LPGA Master Professional, Ed Oliver Golf Club

Robert “Bob” Baldassari, PGA, Founder, Re-Imagine Golf LLC

Jack Dillon, Moderator, Consultant Strategist

1 – 1:30 PM                              Career Zone Exhibitor Panel: Navigating Company Cultures for Your Ideal Professional Fit

2 – 2:30 PM                              Rejected to Reviewed: Crafting a Resume That Hiring Managers Want to Read

Kathy Grayson, CPCC, APRW, SRM, Grayson Consulting, LLC

3 – 4 PM                                   PGA WORKS Fellows Presents: A Dynamic Networking Hour with PGA Fellows and PGM Students

Thursday, Jan. 23

10 – 10:30 AM                          What’s Next? Career Updates from Rising Professionals at PGA of America Headquarters with Iyannei Miranda & Cooper Lynch!

Iyannei Miranda, PGA WORKS Program Coordinator at PGA of America

Cooper Lynch, PGA Player Engagement

Jack Dillon, Moderator, Consultant Strategist

11 – 11:30 AM                          Morgan Horrell Shares Her Journey: From College Athlete to Professional, Highlighting the Importance of Golf Industry Internships

Morgan Horrell, Howard University’s Division I Women’s Golf Team

Angelyn Horrell, Co-Owner Next Chapter Social

12 – 12:30 PM                          From PGA of America Golf Professional to Sales Superstar with Bill Lee, Territory Sales Manager at Cobra Puma Golf

Bill Lee, PGA, Territory Sales Manager Philadelphia

Jack Dillon, Moderator, Consultant Strategist

1 – 1:30 PM                              Career Zone Exhibitor Panel: Strategies for Securing Your Dream Job with Confidence and Impact

2 – 2:30 PM                              Career Conversation with Courtney Trimble: Navigating Paths and Opportunities with Golf Industry Professionals, Presented by FORE HIRE

Courtney Trimble, President/CEO Fore Hire

Stacy Borkowski, Sales Representative, Callaway Golf

Madison Banas, Senior Manager of Amateur Competitions, WGA

Kayla Bloor, Sales Representative Imperial Headwear

The 72nd PGA Show, organized by the PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions, is golf’s longest running and largest global business gathering. Thousands of PGA of America Golf Professionals, golf leaders, industry executives and retailers from around the world will source new products from more than 1,000 golf and golf lifestyle brands, attend high-level industry presentations, participate in education and career workshops and connect in person with peers and golf leaders to drive continued growth of the sport and the business of golf. The PGA Show begins on Jan. 21 with the PGA Show Demo Day at Orange County National Golf Center and moves to the Orange County Convention Center, Jan. 22– 24, for exhibits and a full schedule of industry events. Attendance at the PGA Show is restricted to PGA of America Golf Professionals and golf industry personnel. Registration is available at PGAShow.com.

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As an avid golfer since the age of eleven Dan lives and breathes all things golf.  With a current handicap of eleven he gets out and plays as often as his work life (and girlfriend) allows. Dan confesses to still being like a kid at Christmas when it comes to seeing the latest golf equipment. Having served as GolfPunk’s Deputy Editor, and resident golf geek for the past 13 years and working for golf's oldest brand, John Letters Dan brings to GOLF RETAILING an excellent understanding of the sector.