The International Network of Golf will once again open the doors to ClubING, the ING Hospitality Room, to members and guests at the PGA Show Jan. 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center. ClubING returns to Room 312-B in the Media Center.

The non-profit International Network of Golf is “where media connects with the golf industry.” Members include golf media of all types and executives from all aspects of the golf industry. You can join ING by visiting www.inggolf.com and click on JOIN ING

ClubING opens at 8 am each day at the PGA Show, and can be used by ING members for meetings, networking or just taking a break from the Show floor.

 ING will conduct two main events at this year’s Show. The 31st Annual ING Media Awards Presentation is set for Wednesday at 12:30 pm in Room 312-A. Dozens of ING media members will be recognized for outstanding work in 13 categories.

The inaugural ING Media Showcase of New Products will take place Thursday at 12:30 pm, also in Room 312-A. All ING members and any media covering the Show are invited to hear from the five companies chosen from over 30 entries. The five companies are AVGAR, Go For It Golf, LitFit Golf, lowercase golf and Stix Jack Nicklaus.

Several companies have signed on as ClubING Support Sponsors.

Bridgestone Golf: The Georgia-based company designs and manufactures a full range of golf equipment including ballsclubs, and accessories utilizing both the Bridgestone and Precept brand names. The Tour B Series ball is one of the industry’s most popular. The Tour B Mindset ball helps in visualization of the shot with less thought and better focus.

CertiFresh Cigar: For almost two decades, CertiFresh Cigar® has offered the finest brand-name cigars that are delivered in a perfectly humidified custom package. Boveda’s patented two-way humidity control device is the cornerstone of CertiFresh packaging. The device keeps cigars at a precise 69% humidity that guarantees their freshness for one year without a humidor. CertiFresh packaging is individually customized for an impact like no other cigar sales program, and has revolutionized how premium cigars are distributed to and sold at nontraditional cigar retailers.

GreenKeepers: Greenkeepers, Inc.  was founded in 1996 as one of the pioneers in the non-metal cleat revolution. Their invention of the outward-angled, traction-tooth golf cleats is still being used around the world today. Since then, Green Keepers has introduced several products many golfers know and love, including the 4 Yards More Performance Golf Tee, the Line-M-Up stenciling device, the Myball golf ball personalizer, and the PosiSet grip counterweights. The most recent product addition is the durable Survivor Tee, promising more distance through maximum ball speed and the lowest ball spin rate.

Jaxson Maximus: Founded in 2018 by father-daughter duo Madison and Christian Boehm, Jaxson Maximus began as a single menswear store in Miami, combining a luxury custom clothier and salon all in one location. Taking inspiration from its bespoke clothing heritage, Jaxson Maximus created a luxury ready-to-wear golf and athleisure apparel division. This evolution stays true to the company’s core values of elegance and superior craftsmanship.

PGA Show: The PGA Show, organized by Reed Exhibitions (RX) and the PGA of America, is the longest running and largest global gathering for the business of golf. PGA of America Golf Professionals and industry leaders form a dynamic international community to source and test the game’s latest innovations, learn proven business solutions from industry experts, develop skills and connections to further their career, create additional value for facilities, build their individual business and drive continued growth of the sport.

Zero Friction: Zero Friction is known industry wide for being on the cutting edge when it comes to introducing new products to players and creative packaging for its retail partners. Zero Friction provides high-quality, technologically advanced products for golfers worldwide, including gloves, performance golf tees, balls and accessories. Zero Friction’s colorful line of compression-fit gloves for men, women and juniors takes the guesswork out of sizing.  Compression-fit technology means a universal fit within the various models, and the glove that will hold its shape longer than any on the market.