2026 Proponent Group Summit

October 26-28, 2026 (Monday-Wednesday)

Heathrow Country Club

Lake Mary, FL (Orlando)

Be there for coaching’s brightest ideas including:

Great information. Great camaraderie. Great weather. Great value. Summit 2026 is where the brightest coaches will be this Fall.

BONUS LIVE LESSON SESSION: Kick off the Summit with Terry Rowles, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher. He will work with live students while discussing how he uses AI and other technologies to make complex swing concepts understandable.
AI is changing the world faster than any technology ever before. Take a deep dive into how top coaches are already using AI tools to their benefit to manage their businesses, coach students, create promotional content and save hours on admin every week.
Technology is not likely to replace you… as long as you hone your “human skills.” Vision54’s Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson share the critical keys to developing “The Coaching Edge that Machines Can’t Match.”
Employees: Find out what it will take to land your dream job at a top club.
Entrepreneurs: Learn what is involved in owning and operating a world-class, multi-coach academy.
After half a century pioneering the use of technology in coaching, PGA National Teacher of the Year Dr. Jim Suttie shares how to make sure you continue to build the teaching skills that technology can’t replace.
Be among the first to check out all the new innovations and services from more than 20 industry companies during our demo day session.
Network with the brightest coaches with the best ideas over three educational days.
Our Summits are uniquely designed to polish your teaching skills, increase demand for your services and grow your bottom line. No other industry education event provides a higher return on your investment.

The Agenda

Monday, October 26

4-6 pm BONUS SESSION – LIVE LESSON: Using Technology to Turn Complex Concepts Into Understandable Insights

Watch one of the game’s top coaches blend AI-enhanced pattern recognition and performance data into coachable insights with Terry Rowles, Golf Digest Top 50 Best Teachers in America. This session is powered by our partners at Sportsbox AI.

6-8 pm Patio Cocktail Party Presented by Belyn Key, Bobby Jones, Sparms, Sunice and True Linkswear

Tuesday, October 27

7-8 am Registration and Breakfast

8-8:30 am Welcome and Partner Spotlight

8:30-8:45 am AI, Human Skills and the “Trust Economy” with Lorin Anderson

8:45-9:15 am AI Case Study – Getting Your Time Back While Becoming More Effective with Brad Pluth

9:15-9:45 am AI Case Study – Eliminate the Admin Bottleneck and Create Stronger Student Connections with Iain Highfield

9:45-10:00am Break

10:00-10:15 am Partner Spotlight

10:15-10:45 am AI Case Study – Putting a Lifetime of Coaching Knowledge Online with Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson (Vision54)

10:45-11:45 am AI Case Study – To Be Announced

11:45-12:30 pm Q&A: AI Case Study speakers take your questions

12:30-1:30 pm Buffet lunch

1:30-3 pm Still Human: The Coaching Edge that Machines Can’t Match with Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson (Vision54), Golf Digest’s Legends of Golf Instruction

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

Wednesday, October 28

7-8 am Breakfast

8-8:15 am Partner Spotlight

8:15-9:15 am Employees: How to Land Your Dream Director of Instruction Position with Mike Aldrich, Golf Elevated Consulting

9:15-10:15 am Entrepreneurs: How to Build Your Dream Academy with EJ Kim, Axis Golf Academy

10:15-10:30 am Break

10:30-10:45 am Partner Spotlight

10:45-11:00 am The Prosperous Golf Coach with Lorin Anderson

11:00-Noon The Back 9 Breakdown: Bringing It All Home (An open dialogue including all participants discussing key points made during the Summit) – Moderated by Cheryl Anderson and Lorin Anderson

12-1 pm Buffet lunch

1-2:30 pm Teaching Golf: Build the Skills that Machines Can’t Replace with Dr. Jim Suttie, 2000 PGA National Teacher of the Year

2:30 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: 13 hours of continuing education will be submitted to the PGA and LPGA.

Cost: Summit package includes five meals, all education sessions including Live Lesson on Monday afternoon, three days of networking, demo day event with more than 20 companies participating and a participant gift for only $675 (early bird price) or $775 after Friday, September 25, 2026.

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. To get this rate, please use the code G-PP26.
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. You are welcome to choose from many fine restaurants within a 10 minute drive from Heathrow. Some of our favorites are listed here:

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 ($$) 950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary, FL 32746
Don Julio’s Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar ($$) 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 ($$) 7025 County Road 46A, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Boca ($$) 1145 Townpark Ave., #1201, Lake Mary, FL 32746
The Hangry Bison ($$) 951 Market Promenade, #1115, Lake Mary, FL 32746
The Vineyard Wine Company ($$) 1140 TownPark Ave., Ste 1260, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Topgolf ($$) 1010 Greenwood Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746