The 2025 PGA Members’ International Conference, returning to Thailand’s Angsana Laguna Phuket from April 28th to May 1st, will feature a vast lineup of internationally renowned speakers and industry experts.
Themed “Driving Success: Innovation and Technology for Golf Leaders and Coaches,” the conference, sponsored by TORO and Club Car in collaboration with the PGA, will provide practical and practical information to help golf managers and coaches enhance their skills and impact. We offer a variety of sessions. golf industry.
Among the respected industry leaders featured in the lineup is PGA Master Coach Jonathan Wallet, a global figure in golf coach development. With a passion for increasing the effectiveness of coaches around the world, Wallet has created an invaluable resource for those looking to advance their careers. He guides participants through the critical elements of building a successful golf academy, not only fostering membership growth and accelerating player development.
Joining Wallet is golf experience marketing expert Carl Heaton. PGA members and delegates will have the opportunity to study Heaton during the conference to better understand and apply detailed principles and applications of AI in day-to-day management and coaching. This unique workshop session will focus on strategies on how AI-driven tools and digital marketing platforms can take your marketing campaigns to the next level, helping clubs engage with the next generation of golfers.
Following member and industry feedback from previous conferences, the PGA has created both coaching and management pathways, with speakers addressing delegates in their chosen areas.
In addition to Wallet and Heaton, the conference will also feature the following confirmed speakers:
•Gareth Knight, Toro Regional Sales Manager Se Asia, presents innovative solutions for a sustainable future through Toro’s turf machinery technology.
• PGA Masters expert Dr. Ian Peek, Performance and Wellbeing Coach, PhD graduate. He discusses successful high-performance mental health challenges and mental strength to “Road to Tour” research.
•Phil Lewin, Managing Director of Club Car EMEA.
•Andrew Johnston, general manager and director of Singapore’s agronomic Sentosa Golf Club. Share your insights on ‘Sentosa Story: Our Sustainability Journey’.
• Golf Athlete Vietnam’s Kiran Mistry, fitness and nutrition coach, explores the gym’s golf-specific training and behavior changes to improve performance.
•Kenny Mackay, director of golf courses and grounds at Wentworth Club.
•Steven Furlonger, PGA Professional and Golf Coach specializing in 3D coaching techniques
•Mark Reeves, PGA Master Professional and Director BRG Group Vietnam.
•Alex Smith, PGA Professional and Director of Golf, Thailand’s International Preparatory Golf Academy.
•Steven Bainbridge, PGA Coach and Founder of 1XP – The Ultimate Platform for Golf Coaches and Academies.
•Steven Giuliano, Australian PGA Aim-Point & Short Game Coach.
• Simon Wordsworth, PGA Master Manager and founder of the 59 Club.
In addition, PGA Chief Executive Officer Robert Maxfield will provide an update on PGA activities, share future plans and provide insight into the direction of the association in 2025 and beyond.
conference package
There are four packages available to delegates attending the conference. Examples include single occupancy, twin share, member plus partner, and non-total packages for representatives based in Phuket.
All packages include conference passes, admission to the welcome party, gala dinner, event gifts, and 18 holes at Laguna Golf Club. Click here to view packages and reserve your spot.
For more information about the 2025 PGA Members’ International Conference, please email Wayne.johnson@pga.org.uk.
