Learn and Engage

The main stage is a hub of activity throughout the weekend, featuring interactive swing seminars from area pros, new product demos, interviews with golf industry experts, junior golf presentations and more than 100 prize giveaways!

2026 Main Stage

Friday

12:00 p.m.
Orange Whip Golf and Fitness
Simple Swing drills to develop your most athletic, powerful and consistent motion.
Jim Hackenberg Carolinas PGA Member
BIO: Played Collegiate Golf at Arizona State and Oregon State U. Caddied on the PGA Tour from 2003-2005. Developer of the Orange Whip and Chappie Golf products.

1:30 p.m.
SSM Health - St. Louis
Managing The Golfers Most Common Injuries
Dr. Derek McGaffey Sports Medicine Fellow at SSM

3:30 p.m.
Mid-America Golfing Event
Your power swing...hitting it further and straighter

Unlock the power in your swing to hit the ball 10; 20; 30 yards farther with each and every club.
David A. Brinker World Long Drive Champion

Saturday

12:00 a.m.
The First Tee of Greater St. Louis
Life Skills and Golf Skills with First Tee — Greater St. Louis
Theresa Beck The First Tee, Outreach Coordinator

1:00 p.m.
SSM Health - St. Louis
Keeping golfers on the course: treatments that work.
Dr. Doug Matijakovich

2:00 p.m.
Orange Whip Golf and Fitness
Simple Swing drills to develop your most athletic, powerful and consistent motion.

Jim Hackenberg Carolinas PGA Member
BIO: Played Collegiate Golf at Arizona State and Oregon State U. Caddied on the PGA Tour from 2003-2005. Developer of the Orange Whip and Chappie Golf products.

Sunday

11:00 a.m.
SSM Health - St. Louis
The Golf Athlete: A Sports Medicine Approach To Care
Dr. Brendan George Family Medicine, Sports Medicine at SSM

12:00 p.m.
Mid-America Golfing Event
Your power swing...hitting it further and straighter

Unlock the power in your swing to hit the ball 10; 20; 30 yards farther with each and every club.
David A. BrinkerWorld Long Drive Champion, Hirzl Golf

2:30 p.m.
St. Louis Golf Expo Putting Championship