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PGA of America VendorMatch opens for 2026 Senior PGA Championship

Registration open until August 12, 2025, for local suppliers

FRISCO, Texas (July 15, 2025) – The PGA of America has opened PGA VendorMatch registration for the 2026 Senior PGA Championship, to be held at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida. Local businesses are invited to explore sourcing opportunities for products and services in support of the Championship, scheduled for April 16-19, 2026.

The Concession Golf Club will host the Senior PGA Championship for three consecutive years, beginning in 2026. The Championship makes its return to Florida for the first time in 26 years, where it was held exclusively from 1940 to 2000.

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Local companies can register here through August 12, 2025, to potentially meet with the PGA of America and/or its larger suppliers for procurement opportunities leading up to and during next spring’s championship. A variety of goods and services are needed, including food and beverage, florals, staffing and more.

Visit the PGA VendorMatch website for the full list of product and service categories.

PGA VendorMatch advances the inclusion of local, small and diverse-owned businesses in procurement opportunities, including businesses owned by women, minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, Veterans and service-disabled Veterans.

"We’re committed to building a golf industry supply chain that drives economic growth and creates opportunities for local businesses," said Sandy Cross, Chief People Officer of the PGA of America. “By welcoming small, local and diverse-owned suppliers, we strengthen the economic impact in our host communities. With the Senior PGA Championship coming to The Concession Golf Club for the next three years, we’re especially excited to engage Florida-based businesses and provide an opportunity for them to showcase their products and services on a global stage through PGA VendorMatch.”

The golf industry is valued at $102 billion, with an estimated $31 billion of that  travel-related. Major championships play a significant role in boosting tourism and leisure spend in their respective regions. Through PGA VendorMatch, the PGA of America reinforces its commitment to economic prosperity and community impact in cities and regions that host its championships.

All PGA VendorMatch registrations for the 2026 Senior PGA Championship must be received by August 12, 2025. To register, click here.

About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, Instagram and Facebook.

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Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com


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