Will There Be a PGA Show in 2021? Posted by Josh Babbitt May 18, 2020 43 Comments With the current climate surrounding the country with gatherings, will we see the PGA Merchandise Show in 2021? Follow, Like & Share
Why would a big OEM stuck with newly released 2020 product introduce new product in January?
My gut says they try to have next year but limit the number of people in the building to 50% from what they normally allow yearly. They may extend a day or two to keep crowd levels down.
I figured with the amount of alcohol you consumed, no virus would be safe anyway.
My gut has pointed this way, and then Reed canceled the August show in Vegas.
That being said unless this craziness is gone by then I doubt it, seems like it was already on the decline
All of that stuff is going to change at least in the near future. Think about NAB how freaking huge that was when we went to that JB.
I wouldn’t be shocked to see the 2021 show axed and have it return in 2022.
NAB SHow would be like a hug from a sweaty dude while he disrobes.
The PGA Show could do something around demo day, but the problem is twofold.
Demo Day is always a **** show with tricker treaters
It sets precedent and no company is going to want to go inside.
You could do something around Demo Day but man I just don’t see that being a good setup for all the apparel and sales portions of the show.
If they do one in January I’d have to think the attendance is going to be reduced. Which will for once stop the “largest attendance yet” email that goes out 2 days after the show when we all know traffic is down, booths are down, etc.
Can’t they just get rid of the trick or treaters?
But then what will Wardy do?
Even think of the pit. Think of how many people get crammed in to that spot for 6-7 hours every night.
Yeah good point. Would be weird with a bunch of people wearing masks haha
You would think so, but it happens every year.
Simple solution stop giving away free crap nobody actually needs haha
They pretty much have and it still happens. Course gets 5 badges gives them to aisle fillers. Then my favorite are the badges with guest. Its always nice when I am there working and see friends of mine wandering around taking up time.
Great story a few years ago was someone explaining how he “connected with“ someone that was a putter designer. Felt bad for said putter designer knowing that he just spent 30 minutes breaking down this new venture to someone that literally had nothing to do with golf equipment, media or any buying situation.
I think its a FOMO thing for a lot of people and I get it to an extent. Or at least used to, when new items were released.
Also a couple of big brands in my field(footwear) have fired all their reps and even cancelled goods to avoid paying commission.
This is where I’m at as well. I think we will see more open air or tent style gatherings where air flow is greater.
Likely some type of maximum capacity and spacing around booths.
The fall of 2021 maybe but not the fall of 2020. Ive seen nothing that says we could have a vaccine any time this year.
with some OEMs not attending last year, and some delays in gear releases this year, I expect the major OEMs will have fewer things to show. If you add on the possibility of a cancel due to COVID part 2; the risk is higher.
I expect a virtual PGA show where OEMs live stage their goods and stream it online vs an in person one.