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We are excited to announce that Roger Cleveland of Callaway Golf will be the guest speaker at the Buying Show Cocktail Reception after Day 1 of the Buying Show on October 22nd!

Roger Cleveland, founder of Cleveland Golf, joined Callaway Golf Company in January 1996 and now serves the Research & Development and Pro Tour Divisions as Callaway’s Chief Designer. His craftsmanship and expertise make him one of the most sought-after clubmakers in the world, and he regularly applies his personal touch to the equipment of many of golf’s leading professionals. Find Mr. Cleveland’s full bio below for more information.

The Reception will begin at 5pm on October 22nd at Hotel Arts which is a short walk from the BMO Centre. Mr. Cleveland presentation will be from 6–7pm and will be open to PGA Members only.

This is a complimentary event - all Attendees & Exhibitors of the Buying Show are welcome to attend the Cocktail Reception portion of the evening from 5-6pm. Please find below important details for the Cocktail Reception.

• Complimentary appetizers will be served by Gordon Food Service.
• Complimentary beer will be supplied by Sleeman Breweries.
• Complimentary drink will be offered by Presenting Sponsor Tribal Sportswear.

Confirm your spot at the Cocktail Reception by clicking Register Now below. As mentioned, this is a FREE event to attend.



ROGER CLEVELAND - BIO

 

Roger Cleveland, founder of Cleveland Golf, joined Callaway Golf Company in January 1996 and now serves the Research & Development and Pro Tour Divisions as Callaway’s Chief Designer. His craftsmanship and expertise make him one of the most sought-after clubmakers in the world, and he regularly applies his personal touch to the equipment of many of golf’s leading professionals.

Mr. Cleveland has brought his vision, experience and craftsmanship to a number of Callaway Golf products. Mr. Cleveland is renowned for combining his depth of experience working with the Tour and combining this with the technological expertise of Callaway Golf’s renowned R & D Team to bring outstanding products to you year after year. He has also garnered considerable knowledge of the short game working with the talented CG Tour Staff.

Mr. Cleveland founded Cleveland Golf in 1979, using the professional tours as a testing ground and the inspiration for his designs. He was Chief Designer and President until that company was sold in 1990 to Skis Rossignol S.A. of France. Following the sale of the company, Mr. Cleveland served in a senior executive position with an emphasis on club design.

Mr. Cleveland was born in Long Beach, California, and graduated from the University of Southern California in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. He currently resides in West Los Angeles with his wife, Yoshiko, and son, Justin.

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