NEWS
PGA Merchandise Show: FIT to W.I.N. Pavilion features exhibits and programming on golf fitness, wellness, instruction and nutrition
By The PGA of America
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The popular FIT to W.I.N. (Wellness-Instruction-Nutrition) Pavilion, sponsored by TPI, is returning to the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 27-29, 2016, in Orlando, and will feature exhibits and presentations by golf and sports performance leaders. The FIT to W.I.N. pavilion features more than 60 vendors promoting the health benefits of golf and products that aid in increasing performance. Meanwhile, the FIT to W.I.N. Stage will feature a full schedule of live presentations from respected industry professionals, such as KC Craichy on nutrition, Jason Glass on golf performance training and Dr. Bhrett McCabe on golf coaching psychology.
“The FIT to W.I.N. Stage was developed to feed a growing need in the golf industry for information on Fitness, Instruction and Technology and how it is impacting the game,” notes Dave Phillips, PGA Professional and co-founder of the Titleist Performance Institute in Oceanside, California. “The presenters on the FIT to W.I.N. stage, are experts in their respective fields and will provide simple, informative sessions that will give you practical applications for your business and life.”
The FIT to W.I.N. pavilion, located in the PGA Show Equipment Hall, is one of several interactive PGA Show Floor destinations among the exciting exhibits staged by more than 1,000 top golf companies and brands at the 63rd PGA Merchandise Show in the Orange County Convention Center.
FIT to W.I.N. Presentation Schedule
(Subject to Change)
Wednesday, Jan. 27
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Below the Belt- Modern Considerations of the Lower Extremities in Golf - Lance Gill and Mark Blackburn
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Clubfitting Secrets to Increase Power - Liam Mucklow
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. The Business of Golf Fitness and How to Build a Successful Program - Don Saladino
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Ikkos - Teach Your Brain to Change Your Golf Swing with Your Smart Phone - Sean Hutchinson
Thursday, Jan. 28
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Maximum Human Performance through Superfood Nutrition - The Key to Unlock Your Potential - KC Craichy
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Discover How SuperFlex Bands Have Revolutionized Golf Swing Training - David Herman & Andrew Park
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. World Class Short Games Start With Lower Body Stabilization - Kevin Lozares
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. GOLFleticism®: Enhancing Functional Movement and Athleticism to Enhance Golf Performance - Tim Burke - 2015 World Long Drive Champion, and Trevor Anderson
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Motor Learning for Golfers: The Cliff Notes - Trillium Rose
Friday, Jan. 29
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Take Responsibility to Prevent Golf Pain - Sidney Silver
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. The Psychological Motivations of Your Students and How to Manage Them - Dr. Bhrett McCabe
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Top Tips to Get That Senior Body Course Ready - John D'Amico
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Top 5 Game Changers - Jason Glass
About the PGA Merchandise Show
The 63rd PGA Merchandise Show, held Jan. 26-29, 2016, in Orlando, will welcome some 1,000 top golf companies and brands and more than 40,000 industry professionals from around the world to the industry’s annual global summit for the business of golf. The PGA Show Outdoor Demo Day, the world’s largest professional golf testing event, will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Orange County National Golf Center. During PGA Show days, Jan. 27-29, at the Orange County Convention Center, PGA Professionals, retailers and industry leaders will uncover the latest trends, source the newest golf merchandise, test the latest equipment, learn proven business best practices, network among peers and move forward the business of the game. In 2016, the annual international gathering of the golf industry will celebrate the Centennial of the PGA of America, founder and organizing partner of the PGA Merchandise Show. The PGA Merchandise Show is a trade-only event and is not open to the public.
About TPI
Founded in 2003 by Dave Phillips, PGA, and Dr. Greg Rose, TPI’s mission is to educate golfers and industry professionals on the importance of the body and how it relates to the golf swing, what it refers to as The Body-Swing Connection. Through its one of a kind “TPI Certified” educational program, TPI demonstrates how a properly functioning body allows a player to swing a golf club in the most efficient way possible and how physical limitations in a player’s body can adversely affect the golf swing or possibly lead to injury. Five unique fields of study are offered: Golf, Medical, Fitness, Power and Junior Development. Currently, there are over 15,000 TPI Certified professionals in 58 countries assisting players of all skill levels.