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KC Golf Show Tees it Up
Tee Times: 02 / 27 to 03 / 01 / 26
New golf product debuts, amazing deals, the Testing & Fitting Zone, enhanced experiences, and family fun at Overland Park Convention Center, February 27 – March 1, 2026
It’ s always indoor golf bliss right before the doors open at the Overland Park Convention Center in February as golfers stroll into the annual Kansas City Golf Show, especially after the golf boom making the show the place to be.
As you watch golfers walk in, you can almost see the months of bitter cold temperatures, frozen fairways, and wet golf shoes slide off them like a winter coat. Their smiles broaden, their pace quickens, and their eyes flit around the hall, trying to take it all in— free lessons, putting, chipping, long drive contests, and row upon row of namebrand drivers, irons, hybrids, wedges, and putters, along with stacks of shoes and golf bags reaching up to your nose.
Lining one entire side of the hall, the Mecca of all golf junkies— a free driving range lined with clubs so new they haven’ t even hit store shelves, each waiting to be hit for as long as you like— with manufacturerers’ representatives on hand to ensure a perfect fit.
“ This is one of the highlights of the year for me,” said Dick Stephens, the event owner and producer.“ I grew up in KC and learned how to play golf as a boy working at Smiley’ s Golf Complex in the 1980s. And to see how golf has exploded here over the last 22 years is unreal. We do shows from coast to coast, and the energy in KC is unparalleled. These partners and fans are near and dear to us.”
Drawing up to 8,500-plus golfers each year with its free golf giveaways, big sales, and try-and-buy opportunities, the Kansas City Golf Show has become one of the fastest-growing consumer golf shows in the entire country and the unofficial kickoff event to golf season in America’ s heartland.
The golf show’ s late-February date lets eager golfers get a jumpstart on the 2026 season, with big savings on the must-have clubs and on-site retail areas packed with clubs, shoes, bags, and accessories from major manufacturers. That date also makes Kansas City golfers among the first in the country to get their hands on the just-released new clubs from January’ s PGA Merchandise Show, where the industry’ s big boys unveil their new technology and introduce the world to the clubs that will define the coming year. With manufacturer reps lining an indoor driving range, you can hit as many balls as you want, for as long as you want, with as many clubs as you want, and even be custom-fit for a brand-new driver— all at no additional cost!
After finding the perfect club to match your game, head over to the Main Stage to dial in your swing with presentations from the state’ s top teaching professionals, or visit the Free Lesson Area to receive private, five-minute lessons compliments of the PGA Midwest Section.
There are also putting, long drive, short game, and closest-to-thepin contests where golfers can win rounds of golf, stay-and-play vacations, and more, plus live drawings throughout the weekend for other prizes. There’ s even a 19th Hole with big-screen TVs, comfortable seating, and plenty of cold drinks, so you don’ t have to miss a minute of the weekend’ s biggest sports action.
And it’ s fun for the whole family! Saturday is Kids Day, featuring coupons good for play on the show’ s interactive games, free lessons for kids, main stage sessions geared toward junior golf, a Junior Putting Championship, and more, all courtesy of The First Tee of Kansas City and the PGA Midwest Section.
Tickets * are just $ 17 for adults and $ 16 for seniors( 60 +) and military, and all kids under the age of 12 are admitted free! So, whether it’ s to be among the first golfers in the country to get your hands on the hottest new clubs of the year, to get a free lesson, to win fantastic prizes, to browse from over 100 exhibitors in the golf and related industries, or just to enjoy a few hours immersed in a world of all things golf, plan now to attend. Put the Kansas City Golf Show on your 2026 calendar!(* Cashless box office, cards accepted onsite.)
For complete show details, including hours, activities, discount coupons, tickets, and a constantly updated list of sponsors and exhibitors, visit www. KansasCityGolfShow. com.
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