The 2026 Annual High School Golf Coaches Conference
The 2026 Annual High School Golf Coaches Conference
Connecting, educating, and serving the high school golf community
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The 2026 PGA High School Golf Coaches Conference will be held on Thursday, Friday & Saturday, January 22nd – 24th. We will be offering an in-person experience at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the PGA Show and our presenting partner, Titleist & FootJoy.
For those Coaches unable to make it to Orlando this year, we will be offering a virtual option for Thursday, January 22nd. Virtual attendees will be able to join this year’s event from the comfort of their own office, school, or home. The conference will be recorded and sent to all attendees (in-person and virtual) to access on-demand after the event.
This year’s conference will bring together active high school golf coaches, assistant coaches, high school administrators, PGA & LPGA Professionals and industry leaders for a dynamic, interactive, and educational experience. All are welcome.
The Coaches Clinic & Golf Tournament will be at Royal St. Cloud Golf Links on Saturday, January 24th. It will be limited to the first 60-paid coaches. This year we will offer an 8am Shotgun start for the Coaches Tournament and have the clinics at 2pm to accommodate easier travel plans.
Click Here to Register for the 2026 Coaches Conference.
We have secured a hotel block exclusive for the High School Golf Coaches near Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. We will post those links here when available! We have arranged for discounted hotel pricing if booked prior to December 15th.
Support & Partners
Conference Schedule (TBD - 2025 schedule below)
The 2026 PGA High School Coaches Conference will be in Room W414-D of the West Building at the Orange County Convention Center on Level 4 (just outside the PGA Member Business Center)
9800 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819
*Please note, all times are Eastern Standard Time
Thursday, January 22nd
9:00 AM-1:00 PM – Register & Explore PGA Show (Pre-Register here for PGA Show Badge)
Welcome from PGA of America & Titleist/FootJoy
1:00-1:15 PM – Welcome from PGA of America & Titleist / FootJoy (PGA Officers & Bobby Acciardo)
Player Development
1:15 - 2:15 PM – Strategies & games to lower your players scores, Will Robins PGA
2:15 - 3:00 PM – Unleash your power, Michael Romatowski & Jeff Young – Mach3
3:00 - 3:30 PM – Proper ball fitting, Presented by Titleist
3:30 - 3:45 PM – Break
Strategy & Preparation
3:45 - 4:30 PM – Tips for a successful practice session, Kevin Weeks PGA
4:30 - 5:15 PM – Performance Tools & Technology, Jonathan Halpern – Clippd
5:15 - 6:00 PM – College Recruiting Experience, GCAA Coach Panel
OPTIONAL: 6:30-9:00 PM – PGA Show Winter Jam
An after hours concert experience featuring TBD. Hall E, Orange County Convention Center. Included with your PGA Show Badge.
Friday, January 23rd
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Explore PGA Show (Final Day)
Program Development
1:00 - 2:00 PM – Industry Partners (NCCGA, LPGA, USGA, NFHS)
2:00 - 2:30 PM – Coach the Coach (coaches in attendance will have an opportunity to present)
2:30 - 2:45 PM – Break
Next Level Coaching – Best Practices
2:45 - 3:30 PM – Coaches Round-Table (Topics TBD)
3:30 - 4:15 PM – Peer-to-Peer
4:15 - 4:30 PM – Wrap Up & Final Thoughts
OPTIONAL DINNER: 6:30 - 8:30 PM – Location TBD**
**Register here for Optional Dinner with PGA NHSGA Staff & Guests… limited to first 40 paid coaches
**Education sessions, speakers, and presentations are subject to change. If you would like to speak or have requests for education sessions, please contact Mike@highschoolgolf.org
Saturday, January 24th
Off-Site Golf Course – Royal St. Cloud Golf Links… 5310 Michigan Ave, St Cloud, FL 34772
8:00 AM – Shotgun Start
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM – High School Golf Coaches Outing (Box Lunch, 18-holes, cart included)
2:00 - 4:00 PM – Practice Drills & Golf Instruction (3-Stations, 40-min each)
Stations – Past topics include: Putting, Bunkers & Chipping, Full-Swing & Pitching, Common Rules
**Education sessions, speakers, and presentations are subject to change. If you would like to speak or have requests for education sessions, please contact Mike@highschoolgolf.org
2026 Speakers (TBD - past speakers below)
PGA High School Golf Coaches Conference
DON REA, JR.
Current President
PGA of America
ERIC ESHLEMAN
Current Secretary
PGA of America
BOBBY ACCIARDO
Director of Sales and US Partnerships
Titlesist
WILL ROBINS
Founder of RGX, Player Development Award - Northern California PGA
KEVIN WEEKS
2023 PGA of America National Teacher & Coach of the Year
CHRIS BOONE
Golf Liaison
National Federation of State High School Associations
JONNY HALPERN
Managing Director
Clippd USA
MICHAEL ROMATOWSKI
Creator and Founder
Mach3
JEFF YOUNG
Director of Training
Mach3
STEVE COAN
Director of Golf Ball Fitting & Education
Titleist
ED THOMPSON
Director of Athletics
Florida High School Athletic Association
KRISTI EGNOT
Manager
National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA)
HENRY BRUNTON
Founder & Director
Henry Brunton Academy
VINCENT BURBANK
Director of Instruction
ICE Golf Academy
STEVE BREWER
Director of Instuction
Dubsdread Golf Learning Center
CHRIS KULINSKI
Career & Recruiting Consultant
PGA of America
Golf Coaches
Golf Coaches
EARLY BIRD PRICING: Full Conference (Th-Fr) plus Golf @ Royal St. Cloud (Sat) is only $229 (Till 12/19 or sold out – normally $259).
Sign-up for the Thursday & Friday conference only ($149).
Saturday Only: Golf, Lunch & Clinic – No conference on Thurs-Fri ($109).
After 1/12, it may cost up-to $149 to get an attendee badge for the PGA Show.
Virtual Conference Package – Thursday, January 22nd ($49) – Includes access to the virtual conference on Thursday along with recordings to each of the sessions post-event.
**Registration includes the ability to get a badge to attend the PGA Show for any coach that wishes to attend in-person. It may be a $149 fee after 1/12.
PGA / LPGA Professionals
PGA / LPGA Professionals
Full Conference (Th-Fr) plus Golf @ Royal St. Cloud (Sat) is only $199.
Sign-up for the Thursday & Friday conference sessions – No Saturday Golf ($129).
Saturday Only: Golf, Clinic & Lunch – No conference on Thurs-Fri ($109).
Virtual Conference Package – Thursday, January 22nd ($49) – Includes access to the virtual conference on Thursday along with recordings to each of the sessions post-event.
*PGA Professionals may receive PDR credits for attending the two-day conference
High School Athletic Association Administrators
High School Athletic Association Administrators
Please email Mike McDonald, PGA at mike@highschoolgolf.org if you are interested in attending the conference in-person or virtually in 2026.
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