Today is the start of the annual PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. Well actually today is Demo Day at the range at Orange County National. For guys who like to test clubs this is like Nirvana. Think of all the club manufacturers (big and small) in one location. Then throw in some of the soft goods (gloves , shoes, and etc.) and you get the idea. I was lucky enough to be at one years ago and it is a blast.
The actual trade show starts tomorrow at the Orange County Convention Center and covers about a million square feet of floor space. It is impossible to cover in one day if you're really interested in seeing everything. The real interesting part for me was talking to some of the small exhibitors. Those guys will take the time to talk since they are trying to break in. The big guys pretty much book appointments and are only interested in the big operators and pros like Brad. But you can still see the new equipment for the season. Plus all the clothing manufacturers, misc. equipment, cart manufacturers are there too. If you can swing a buyers badge you can buy from a lot the exhibitors for your own personal use. I won't need to buy sunglasses for a few more years.
Since the show is not open to the general public you really have to have a connection to get an admission ticket. But, The Golf Channel now devotes their Morning Drive show (starting Wednesday at 8:30 am) to the show for the next three days. Certainly not as good as being there, but worth watching. I saw a demo of the golf board (think wheeled surf board) that replaces the push cart. Pretty cool.
Lunch last Thursday was well attended. I think we had 11 present. As always a lot of lively conversation. Someone always has some info the rest of us have not heard. This time we found out Dave S (former member) was having serious (and I mean serious) health issues in South Carolina. Check with JJ for details, but keep him in your prayers.
Later,
CC
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