A missive arrived in my inbox last week from the PGA Show, highlighting some of the initiatives designed to enhance and refresh the event, to be held Jan. 25-28 in Orlando, while acknowledging the world around it.
PGA Golf Exhibitions and the PGA of America will continue to closely monitor and implement health and safety standards, based on CDC guidelines, local public health guidance and host venue protocols, to support a safe and comfortable experience at the 2022 PGA Show, it read.
Of course, last year’s show was turned into a virtual event due to COVID-19, but as it stands right now, it’s scheduled to be an in-person show.
“Following the successful conclusion of the recent in-person buying and education summit held Aug. 9-10 in Las Vegas, we are optimistic about providing an elevated PGA Show experience while prioritizing the health and well-being of our guests,” said PGA Golf Exhibitions vice president Marc Simon in the release.
“We look forward to an exciting 2022 PGA Show where the golf industry reunites, celebrates rising consumer engagement and works together for the continued growth of golf,” said Simon.
The only problem is that Florida is no better off that it was last January in terms of rising COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations, although that could subside between now and January.
The other thing is that more Canadians will be immunized, which certainly wasn’t the case last January.
It’s too early to make a call, but it’s worth thinking about with what’s happening in the Sunshine State.
Do you think rising COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations in Florida will cause you to decide against attending the PGA Show in Orlando in January?
That’s the question in this week’s GNN Poll.
You can answer below or on the GNN home page and if you’d like to add a few thoughts on this subject, please use the Comments section below.
Do you think rising COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations in Florida will cause you to decide against attending the PGA Show in Orlando in January?
- Yes. (82%)
- No. (10%)
- I never go anyway. (8%)
Thank-you.
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The PGA show is an inside venue which can be a breading ground for infection. Unless proof of inoculations are mandatory, there are just too many unknowns with international travel and visitors.
Completely agree! If the PGA show were in Seattle where I reside proof of vaccination would be mandated for exhibit entry. Funny thing is we have 20 x less the infection / hospitalization rate as Florida, yet we still require much stricter health policies. Hmmm. Common sense wins.