ABOUT THE SUMMIT
The 2024 YTX PGA Challenge is a statewide golf challenge that brings the entire Texas business community together to meet, compete, and move the needle on the #1 challenge in Texas – growing and grooming our future workforce.
This event is held at the illustrious PGA of America headquarters in Frisco, TX. where 100 players will compete in golf challenge which includes:
- a 10-hole Par-3 challenge on The Swing golf course
- Longest Drive competition in the Coaching Center
- Closest to the hole on both the Swing and Coaching Center
- Putting contest in the Coaching Center (includes 5 min lesson w/PGA pro)
The event will benefit the YTexas Leadership Academy and NFL Alumni Association, who will host & inspire over 400 students at AT&T Stadium on Oct 1st for a day of leadership, mentorship and scholarships. We want to inspire every student in Texas to pursue a career right here in the Lone Star State.
PGA of America District
10:00am – 1:00pm: WELCOME | VIEWING PARTY | LUNCH | TOURS OF PGA OF AMERICA HQ
We kick-off the 2024 Summit with an experience at the new PGA of America district in Frisco, Texas. Bring your team for a world class retreat and enjoy a day of team building golf experiences, contests, and shopping in the district.
When the PGA of America announced it was relocating its HQ to Texas, the city, region and state rallied around this project. Hear from PGA leadership, real estate investors and economic development professionals on the potential this project will have in Texas.
The Swing: Professional Short Game Golf Course
The PGA Coaching Center
10:00am- 1:00pm: 2024 YTX CHALLENGE CUP
The YTX Challenge is where 100 players will compete in in the following:
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A 10-hole Par-3 challenge on The Swing golf course
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Longest Drive competition in the Coaching Center
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Closest to the hole in the Coaching Center
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Putting contest in the Coaching Center (includes 5 min lesson w/PGA pro)
The YTX Challenge is a tournament for individuals and teams of up to 5. Join this Texas team-building event and fundraiser for our YTX Leadership Academy (YTXLA) and NFL Alumni Association. The YTXLA is a 501c(3) program that hosts 400 Texas students at AT&T Stadium for leadership training. The NFL Alumni Association grants scholarships through their Caring for Kids program.
Register - $1k per playerSponsorship brochure
PGA HEADQUARTERS, FRISCO, TX
12:00pm: CEO ROUNDTABLE (by invitation)
The CEO Roundtable is for an exclusive group of invited leaders in Texas to discuss and help solve the most challenging issues facing our growing state.
This event will be an annual “Davos” type meeting with CEOs, mayors and chancellors, sharing market-based solutions that can augment the great work already being done at the state level. A report will be delivered in Q4 based on the results of the Roundtable.
HEARSAY RESTAURANT, ARLINGTON, TX
6:30pm: SUMMIT VIP RECEPTION – ARLINGTON, TX
The VIP reception will be an evening event hosted in Arlington, Texas. This event hosts an estimated 300 ambassadors attending the Summit. The reception is one of our fan-favorites, where visitors and Texas natives convene.
Hotel rooms will be available at Loews Hotel, in walking distance to both the VIP reception and Summit at AT&T Stadium. This evening, bring your team of guests to meet and greet in this amazing Arlington district. The event always brings surprises including remarks from Texas leadership and celebrity guest appearances.
