The 2027 Annual High School Golf Coaches Conference
The 2027 Annual High School Golf Coaches Conference
Connecting, educating, and serving the high school golf community
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About
The 2027 PGA High School Golf Coaches Conference will be held on Thursday, Friday & Saturday, January 28th – 30th. 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 28th. 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 on Saturday, January 30th - location Royal St. Cloud Golf Links. It will be limited to the first 60-paid coaches. We will offer a Shotgun start for the Coaches Tournament and have several PGA clinics to round out the hands-on portion of the conference.
Click Here to Register for the 2027 Coaches Conference.
We have secured a hotel block exclusive for the High School Golf Coaches near Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Click Here to book through our hotel block. We have arranged for discounted hotel pricing if booked prior to November 16th.
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Conference Schedule
The 2027 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
"Beyond the Driving Range:
Engineering Competitive High School Golf Programs"
Thursday
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)
On-Course Performance & Competitive Development
1:15 - 2:00 PM – Scoring Games & On-Course Performance Drills, Will Robins PGA
2:00 - 2:45 PM – Designing Competitive Practice Games, TBD
2:45 - 3:30 PM – Maximizing Indoor & Winter Golf Programs, TBD
3:30 - 3:45 PM – Break
Performance Mindset
3:45 - 4:30 PM – Fast-Track Equipment & Ball Fitting for Juniors, Steve Coan
4:30 - 5:15 PM – Practical Stat Tracking & Game Planning, TBD
5:15 - 6:00 PM – On-Course Transfer & Mental Resilience, TBD
OPTIONAL: 6:00-9:00 PM – PGA Show Winter Jam
The Retreat Stage (Hall E), Orange County Convention Center. Included with your PGA Show Badge.
Friday
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Explore PGA Show (Final Day)
Program Development
12:30 - 1:45 PM – Industry Partners (NCCGA, LPGA, USGA, NFHS, PGA)
1:45 - 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 – DelMonico's Italian Steakhouse**
**Register here for Optional Dinner with PGA NHSGA Staff & Guests… limited to first 20 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
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 - Rental Clubs available for $45/set)
1:30 - 3:30 PM – Practice Drills & Golf Instruction (4-Stations, 30-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
2027 Speakers TBD
PGA High School Golf Coaches Conference
ERIC ESHLEMAN
Current Secretary
PGA of America
BOBBY ACCIARDO
Director of Sales and US Partnerships
Titleist
STEVE COAN
Director of Golf Ball Fitting & Education
Titleist
WILL ROBINS
Founder of RGX, Player Development Award - Northern California PGA
Dr. ALISON CURDT
Founder, Curdt Performance Therapy
President, Southern California PGA
JOHN DUNIGAN
Director of John Dunigan High Performance Golf Academy
Skilled Coaching Alliance
CRYSTAL MORSE
Co-Founder, The High School Golf Podcast
Co-Head Coach, Franklin HS
TED BISHOP
Co-Founder, The High School Golf Podcast
Co-Head Coach, Franklin HS
CHRIS KULINSKI
Career & Recruiting Consultant
PGA of America
KELSIE WARREN
Head Women's Golf Coach
Methodist University
CHRIS BOONE
Golf Liaison
National Federation of State High School Associations
KRISTI EGNOT
Manager
National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA)
HENRY BRUNTON
Founder & Director
Henry Brunton Academy
DEAN HARTMAN
Instructor
Henry Brunton Academy
TIM HARALSON
USGA Rules Official
Tennessee Golf Association (TGA)
Golf Coaches
Golf Coaches
EARLY BIRD PRICING: Full Conference (Th-Fr) plus Golf @ Royal St. Cloud (Sat)*
$229.00
Sign-up for the Thursday & Friday conference only*
$159.00
Saturday Only: Golf, Lunch & Clinic – No conference on Thurs-Fri*
$109.00
*After 1/11, it may cost up-to $199 to get an attendee badge for the PGA Show.
Virtual Conference Package – Thursday, January 28th ($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 $199 fee after 1/11.
PGA / LPGA Professionals
PGA / LPGA Professionals
Full Conference (Th-Fr) plus Golf @ Royal St. Cloud (Sat).
$199.00
Sign-up for the Thursday & Friday conference sessions – No Saturday Golf
$129.00
Saturday Only: Golf, Clinic & Lunch – No conference on Thurs-Fri.
$109.00
Virtual Conference Package – Thursday, January 28th ($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 2027.
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