CPG Festival of Golf

January 7 - January 10. 2025

Event List

SAÏDIA RESORTS, MOROCCO
07 – 10 JAN 2025

The CPG Festival of Golf is hosted by Saïdia Resorts in Morocco and, and incorporates the following events:

Annual Congress
International Team Championship [ITC]
CPG International Series Grand Finale
Innovation In The Business of Travel Conference
Innovation In The Business of Coaching Conference
Annual Gala Awards Supported By Rolex

The events will take place across Saïdia’s beautiful facilities, with a focus on providing a valuable and practical series of events that help to grow and enhance PGAs’, golf professionals’, and organisations’ opportunities – all under the theme of INNOVATION.

Saïdia Resorts

AN EXCEPTIONAL GOLF DESTINATION IN MOROCCO

Saïdia Resorts stands out for its sandy beach and its mild and sunny climate throughout the year. The resort is nestled in a preserved natural environment, with a hinterland offering sublime landscapes and an untouched millennial culture.

Rich in activities, Saïdia Resorts includes a Marina, two golf courses – the LACS Course and the TEELAL Course - an aquapark, a shopping center, restaurants, hotels and a high-end residential component.

Festival of Golf guests will stay at the Hotel Radisson Blu Resort Saidia Beach that offers a 5-star beach resort experience with access to its many amenities such as its golden sand beaches, pools, spa, fitness center, and on-site restaurants.

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Saïdia Resorts

Saïdia Resorts stands out for its sandy beach and its mild and sunny climate throughout the year. The resort is nestled in a preserved natural environment, with a hinterland offering sublime landscapes and an untouched millennial culture.

Rich in activities, Saïdia Resorts includes a Marina, two golf courses – the LACS Course and the TEELAL Course - an aquapark, a shopping center, restaurants, hotels and a high-end residential component.

Festival of Golf guests will stay at the Hotel Radisson Blu Resort Saidia Beach that offers a 5-star beach resort experience with access to its many amenities such as its golden sand beaches, pools, spa, fitness center, and on-site restaurants.

VisiterSaidia.com

Madaëf Golfs

Madaëf Golfs is the leading golf network in Morocco made up of 9 clubs: Royal Golf El Jadida, Royal Golf de Fès, Golf Oued Fès, Golf Tazegzout, Golf Les Dunes, Noria Golf Club, Casa Green Golf, Golfs Lacs and Teelal.

MadaefGolfs.com

Radisson Blu Resort Saidia Beach

The Radisson Blu Resort Saidia Beach offers a 5-star beach resort experience with access to its many amenities such as its golden sand beaches, pools, spa, fitness center, and on-site restaurants.

VisiterSaidia.com

Ryder Cup European Development Trust

The Ryder Cup European Development Trust was set up in order to support golf at grass roots level throughout Europe. The idea of the Trust is to get more people starting to play golf, continuing to play and ultimately succeeding in the game.

Samuel Ryder started the Ryder Cup in 1927, and after some 65 years of the competition being under the ownership of The PGA, it was then run as a 50/50 joint venture with The European Tour.

In 2004 a new Ryder Cup agreement was drawn up, to involve The Confederation of Professional Golf through a charitable trust, changing the split to 60/20/20, with the European Tour becoming the managing partner. At the same time the Ryder Cup European Development Trust was created, in order to allow Ryder Cup to put even more back into grass roots golf across the continent. The PGA remained significantly involved as the founding partner.

The Ryder Cup European Development Trust is a registered charity under the control of The Confederation of Professional Golf, with objectives to further develop golf across Europe. The Trust manages its share of profits from the Ryder Cup in a tax-efficient method to give the Trust the opportunity to maximise funds to contribute to golf projects across Europe.

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Rolex

Rolex support the Confederation of Professional Golf Annual Gala Awards.

The history of Rolex and Swiss watchmaking are inextricably linked. Pioneer in the development of the wristwatch, the brand is at the origin of numerous major watchmaking innovations, and has registered over 400 patents in the course of its history.

Rolex designs, develops and produces in-house all the essential components of its watches, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet.

Switzerland is the crucible where Rolex watches are brought to life thanks to the know-how and commitment of more than 6,000 employees at the brand’s four sites, all at the cutting edge of watchmaking technology.

Rolex.com

Monday 06 Jan - Arrivals

All Day -

Arrivals

Tuesday 07 Jan - 1-2-1s & Welcome Reception

All Day -

Member 1-2-1s

One-to-one meetings for Member Country representatives to speak with CPG staff, Board and Advisory Panel members, giving time to discuss key activities, provide updates on both sides and ask questions.

[Meetings will be coordinated based on representative arrival times.]

19:00 -

Welcome Cocktail Reception

Welcome drinks for all Festival of Golf attendees, hosted by Saïdia Resorts.

Wednesday 08 Jan - Innovation in the Business of Travel Conference

08:30 - 11:00

President's Challenge Golf

All delegates invited to play 9 holes of golf across Saïdia's TEELAL Course.

11:00 -

Innovation in the Business of Travel Conference - The Role of the PGA Professional as the Ultimate Influencer in Golf Travel

The Innovation in the Business of Travel conference day will see a variety of stakeholders involved in golf travel come together to look at ways of innovating and enhancing golf travel experiences and the business opportunities on all sides.

  • Golf travel stakeholders - Innovation, Insight, and Influence [Panel]
  • Unlocking Revenue in Golf Travel - Maximising Earnings in Golf-Focused Travel
  • Masterclass in Golf Travel: Crafting the ideal blueprint for a Pro-Led adventure
  • Saïdia – An Exceptional Golf Destination in Morocco
  • Uncovering Hidden Gems: Golf’s Rise in North Africa
  • Elevating the Experience: The Rise of Luxury and Custom Golf Travel
  • Pro Tips in Practice: What We Can Learn from Expert Golf Travelers
  • The CPG Travel Club & CPG Collection – providing outstanding travel opportunities
  • Making Your Mark in Golf Travel: Marketing Strategies for Success

WHO IS IT FOR?

This conference day is open to:

- Representatives of CPG Member Countries
- Individual Golf Professionals that operate (or want to operate) their own golf travel activities such as golf coaching trips, holidays or Pro-Ams
- Tour Operators from around the world that work with PGAs and golf professionals
- Destinations & Venues that work, or want to work, with golf professionals and enhance their golf tourism offerings
- Representatives of National Federations / Unions / other professional bodies / etc. that have connections with golf travel for their players, team coaching activities, partners, etc.
- Any Individual (PGA Professional or otherwise) with an interest in golf travel

Thursday 09 Jan - Innovation in the Business of Coaching Conference

08:30 - 11:00

President's Challenge Golf

All delegates invited to play 9 holes of golf across Saïdia's LACS Course.

All Day -

Innovation in the Business of Coaching Conference

This conference day focuses on the ever-evolving world of the coaching business, in particular how golf professionals should be looking to innovate and maximise their opportunities in this space.

The day will also look at the role that PGAs should be playing in supporting these opportunities and helping to future-proof their Memberships’ coaching activity for the good of the golf professional and the game overall.

  • Disrupting & Thrive: New Approaches to Boost Value in Golf Coaching (pricing, models, products and value)
  • The Next Generation Golf Coach: Embracing Online and Virtual Coaching
  • Becoming Golf’s Ultimate Influencer: Elevate Your Role and Reach
  • Unlocking Untapped Revenue: Opportunities to Boost Income Engagement and Community
  • Tech-Driven Coaching: How AI and Apps Can Transform Your Business
  • Connecting with the Evolving Golfer: Adapting to Off-Course and Virtual Needs
  • The Modern Coach’s Marketing Playbook: Strategies to Boost Your Brand
  • Marketing the modern golf coach – how to guide
  • Building a Lasting Career in Golf Coaching: Securing Your Professional Future

WHO IS IT FOR?

This conference day is open to:

- Representatives of CPG Member Countries
- Individual Golf Professionals that coach all types of players
- Any Individual (PGA Professional or otherwise) with an interest in coaching / development / performance
- Representatives of National Federations / Unions / other professional bodies / etc. that utilise golf professionals as part of their delivery workforce for activities and/or provide education opportunities to golf professionals

Friday 10 Jan - Annual Congress - Go Disrupt Yourselves!

08:30 - 09:00

Annual General Meeting [AGM]

The CPG's AGM - open only to representatives of CPG Member Countries.

09:00 -

Annual Congress - Go Disrupt Yourselves! Innovation in CPG and PGAs

The Annual Congress is the the yearly opportunity to bring together representatives of the CPG’s Member Country PGAs to discuss key topics and build on the three key principles of togetherness, collaboration and development, illustrating the benefit of working together and gaining strength from the collective of countries.

This day will will focus on challenging assumptions, embracing constraints, disrupting the status quo in the member value landscape, and encouraging experimentation – all in the name of innovation and ensuring we are all future-proofing our organisations and their Members.

  • Modernising Membership: Maximising Digital for Enhanced Engagement
  • Embracing AI: Shaping the Future of Organizations and Engagement
  • Bold Steps for a Future-Proof Organisation: What will your organisation be doing in 10/20/50 years' time?
  • Shaping the Next Generation of PGA Professionals: A New Vision
  • Innovation in Action: Transforming Tournaments, Memberships, education & partnerships
  • Success Stories: Innovative Approaches Across the CPG Network
  • Building Influence: Stakeholder Engagement Strategies for Lasting Impact
  • GolfSixes League – The Evolution of a Global Success

WHO IS IT FOR?

This event is open to:

- Any representatives of CPG Member Country PGAs
- Any representatives of National Federations/Unions/other professional bodies/etc.
- Any representatives of organisation involved with PGAs, PGA Professionals and the development of the sport

19:30 - 23:00

Gala Dinner & Annual Awards Supported by Rolex

Since 1992 the CPG have honoured and recognised deserving PGA Professionals and others around the world that have contributed to the development of golf in a variety of ways through the presentation of various awards.

The awards are presented at the Annual Gala Awards Dinner Supported By Rolex alongside the International Team Championship and CPG International Series Grand Finale trophy presentations.

WHO IS IT FOR?

This event is open to:

- All attendees of any element of the CPG Festival of Golf

Saturday 11 Jan - Departures

All Day -

Departures

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

The CPG Festival of Golf is open to any individual, including those from the following groups:

Representatives of CPG Member Countries

Any Individual (PGA Professional or otherwise)

Tour Operators

Destinations & Venues

Representatives of National Federations / Unions / other professional bodies / etc.

Any Individual (PGA Professional or otherwise) with an interest in golf travel

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Click on the ‘Packages’ tab, or the button below, to see registration fees.

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Delegate package prices are below and are based on the following per night:

  • 1 x room on all inclusive basis at Radisson Blu Saidia Beach Hotel
  • Airport transfers from/to Oujda [OUD] or Nador [NAD] airports
  • Conference and administration fees
  • Daily refreshment breaks within daily programme
  • Attendance at the Annual Gala Awards Dinner Supported By Rolex [subject to package choice**]
  • Attendance at the Welcome Reception [subject to package choice**]
  • Participation in the President’s Challenge Golf [subject to package choice**]

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If you require arrival / departure dates different to those specified in each package then please indicate this within your registration and you will be provided with an adjusted fee.

All additional room nights outside of the above are to be specified upon registering and adjusted fees will be charged.

Terms and conditions available by clicking on the registration button below.

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Festival Delegate Materials will be distributed to all Delegates and Member Country PGA during the event.

To find out more contact the CPG Team.

2024 CPG Annual Awards Supported by Rolex

Christer Lindberg Bowl – TBA

Lifetime Achievement Award – TBA

John Jacobs Award for Teaching & Coaching – TBA

CPG 5-Star Professional Award – TBA

CPG Special Recognition Award – TBA

CPG President’s Award for Golf Development Award – TBA

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Christer Lindberg Bowl – TBA

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Lifetime Achievement Award – TBA

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John Jacobs Award for Teaching & Coaching – TBA

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CPG 5-Star Professional Award – TBA

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CPG 5-Star Professional Award – TBA

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CPG Special Recognition Award – TBA

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CPG President’s Award for Golf Development – TBA

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The PGA of Slovakia made history at Fontana in Austria after becoming the first team to take home both the International Team Championship [ITC] Sandy Jones Trophy and the International Team Shield since the event started 34 years ago.

The ITC sees teams of three Professionals from across the CPG’s Member Countries battle it out against each other, whilst the International Team Shield tournament recognises those PGAs with 100 Members or less – Adam Puchmelter, Juraj Zvarik and Michal Brezovsky from the PGA of Slovakia are the first PGA to secure this historic double after a score including a 62 and a hole-in-one.

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CPG INTERNATIONAL SERIES GRAND FINALE
[23/24 season]

The CPG International Series Grand Finale field is made up of Series event winners and the highest Order of Merit finishers from the 23/24 season that earned their Passport to Saïdia.

The Series Grand Finale and the CPG International Team Championship [ITC] will be contested simultaneously over 54 holes on Saïdia Resorts LACS and TEELAL Courses from 08 – 10 January 2025.

The Finale forms part of the CPG Festival of Golf week, bringing together a wide range of individuals from across the CPG’s global network for a week of exciting events across Saïdia’s beautiful facilities.

 

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