2024 Proponent Group Summit

October 28-30, 2024 (Monday-Wednesday)

Heathrow Country Club

Lake Mary, FL (Orlando)

Be there for coaching’s brightest ideas including:

Great information. Great weather. Great value. Great camaraderie. Summit 2024 is where the brightest coaches will be this Fall.

NEW BONUS LIVE LESSONS SESSION: Six of the game’s most talented teachers working with live students covering: Power production, ground-reaction forces, wedge play, training methods, managing student personalities and putting.
Learn the keys to making a lasting swing change from one of the hottest young coaches in the game, Dr. Luke Benoit.
Protect your position by building a “Culture of Improvement” that benefits both your business and your facility’s bottom line.
2024 PGA National Teacher of the Year, Joe Hallett, helping you to teach speed control in putting.
The PGA Tour’s digital media guru explains how an effective email strategy is the most efficient way to manage and grow your business.
Top coach and corporate consultant Iain Highfield helps you better manage your business – and yourself – using the core traits from his research into the Administrative Athlete.
Learn how to get the salary raise or fee increase you deserve from two top coaches who know the secrets to a successful negotiation.
Get your questions answered in small group roundtables with the top experts in performance training, marketing, management and coaching’s business value.
Take a tour of Dryvebox, the hottest mobile teaching facility in the game.

The Agenda

Monday, October 28

2:45-6 pm NEW BONUS SESSION – LIVE LESSONS

Six Coaches Doing What They Do Best

Topics include: Power, ground reaction forces, training stations, wedge play, coaching personality types and putting

Bill Davis, Golf Digest Top 50 Best Teachers in America

Monique Thoresz, Golf Digest Best in State – New York

Mike Bender, Golf Digest Top 5 Best Teachers in America

Cheryl Anderson, 2006 and 2023 LPGA National Teacher of the Year

Dr. Luke Benoit, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Minnesota

Preston Combs, Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America

6-8 pm Cocktail Party Presented by Bobby Jones, Sparms, Sunice, Tail and True Linkswear. Plus a special appearance from Dryvebox.

Tuesday, October 29

7-8 am Registration and Breakfast

8-8:30 am Welcome and Partner Spotlight

8:30-9:30 am How to Make a Swing Change with Dr. Luke Benoit

9:30-10:00 am Break

10:00-11:00 am Email Marketing Success Strategies with Preston McClellan

11:00-11:15 am Partner Spotlight

11:15-12:15 pm The Rise of the Administrative Athlete: How Your Coaching Business can Thrive through Sports Psychology with Iain Highfield

12:15-1 pm Buffet lunch

1-1:55 pm Round table session #1 (Participants in pre-assigned groups)

Table A: Iain Highfield on Setting Goals to Improve your Wellbeing
Table B: Preston McClellan on Email Marketing Success Strategies
Table C: Dr. Luke Benoit on How to Make a Swing Change
Table D: Mike Aldrich on Building Your Business Around a Culture of Improvement

2-2:55 pm Round table session #2 (Participants in pre-assigned groups)

Table A: Iain Highfield on Setting Goals to Improve your Wellbeing
Table B: Preston McClellan on Email Marketing Success Strategies
Table C: Dr. Luke Benoit on How to Make a Swing Change
Table D: Mike Aldrich on Building Your Business Around a Culture of Improvement

3-6:00 pm Business Tools, Technology and Training Aids Demo Day (More than 20 companies in attendance)

6:00 pm Dinner on your own or join Proponent Group’s staff at Topgolf Lake Mary

Wednesday, October 30

7-8 am Breakfast

8-8:15 am Partner Spotlight

8:15-9:15 am Measuring Your Value and Making the Case for a Raise with Renee Trudeau O’Higgins and Bob Usher

9:15-10:15 am Build Your Business by Building a Culture of Improvement with Mike Aldrich

10:15-10:45 am Break

10:45-11:00 am Partner Spotlight

11:00-12:15 pm The Need for Speed: When Putting, Speed Control is Hiding Right in Front of Your Eyes with Joe Hallett, 2024 PGA National Teacher of the Year

12:15-1 pm Buffet lunch

1-1:55 pm Round table session #3 (Participants in pre-assigned groups)

Table A: Iain Highfield on Setting Goals to Improve your Wellbeing
Table B: Preston McClellan on Email Marketing Success Strategies
Table C: Dr. Luke Benoit on How to Make a Swing Change
Table D: Mike Aldrich on Building Your Business Around a Culture of Improvement

2-2:55 pm Round table session #4 (Participants in pre-assigned groups)

Table A: Iain Highfield on Setting Goals to Improve your Wellbeing
Table B: Preston McClellan on Email Marketing Success Strategies
Table C: Dr. Luke Benoit on How to Make a Swing Change
Table D: Mike Aldrich on Building Your Business Around a Culture of Improvement

3 pm Summit Ends

Summit Details

Location: Heathrow Country Club is conveniently located 45 minutes from Orlando International Airport. Street address: 1200 Bridgewater Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746.

PGA/LPGA Education Credits: 12 hours of continuing education will be submitted to the PGA and LPGA.

Cost: Summit package includes five meals, all education sessions including Live Lessons on Monday afternoon, three days of networking, demo day event with more than 20 companies participating and a participant gift for only $595 (early bird price) or $695 after Monday, September 16, 2024.

Nearby Hotels

There are a variety of hotel options within a 5-7 minute drive of Heathrow Country Club. We have a limited room block at the Hyatt Place as per below.

Hyatt Place Lake Mary/Orlando North, 1255 S. International Pkwy, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Phone 407-995-5555. This hotel is 1 mile from Heathrow Country Club. (Summit Rate $119 until room block full, BOOK HERE). Or call 1-888-492-8847 and use the Code G-PRO2.)
Home 2 Suites by Hilton Lake Mary Orlando, 582 New Technology Blvd., Lake Mary, FL 32746. Phone 407-804-2521. This hotel is 2.4 mile from Heathrow Country Club.
Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, 1501 International Pkwy, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Phone 407-995-1100. This hotel is 1.9 miles from Heathrow Country Club.
Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Lake Mary/North, 135 International Pkwy, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Phone 407-444-1000. This hotel is 0.8 miles from Heathrow Country Club.
The Westin Lake Mary/Orlando North, 2974 International Pkwy, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Phone 407-531-3555. This hotel is 2.2 miles from Heathrow Country Club.
Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Mary, 825 Heathrow Park Lane, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Phone 407-995-3400. This hotel is 2 miles from Heathrow Country Club.
Hilton Garden Inn Orlando North/Lake Mary, 705 Currency Circle, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Phone 407-531-9900. This hotel is 1.7 miles from Heathrow Country Club.

Local Restaurant Suggestions

Tuesday evening dinner is on your own. Proponent’s staff will be heading to Topgolf which is a 5 minute drive from Heathrow Country Club. You are welcome to join us there or choose from many fine restaurants within a 10 minute drive from Heathrow.

Fishbones ($$$) 7005 County Road 46A, Lake Mary, FL 32746.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse ($$$) 80 Colonial Center Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746
F&D Prime Modern Steakhouse ($$$) 1541 International Pkwy, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Stonewood Grill & Tavern ($$) 1210 International Pkwy, Heathrow, FL 32746
Amura Sushi and Japanese Steakhouse ($$) 950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary, FL 32746
Chianti’s Pizza & Pasta ($$) 685 Town Center Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771
Don Julio’s Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar ($$) 4275 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary, FL 32746
F&D Cantina ($$) 1125 Townpark Ave., Lake Mary, FL 32746
Four Rivers Smokehouse ($$) 1869 SR-434 West, Longwood, FL 32750
Terramia Ristorante Lake Mary ($$) 7025 County Road 46A, Lake Mary, FL 32746
The Vineyard Wine Company ($$) 1140 TownPark Ave., Ste 1260, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Topgolf ($$) 1010 Greenwood Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746