Celebrating Innovation: Inventors Spotlight Award Winners at the 2026 PGA Show
From January 21–23, the United Inventors Association (UIA) was proud to host the Inventors Spotlight in partnership with the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida. Over three exciting days, inventors from across the country showcased groundbreaking products, shared their stories, and demonstrated how innovation continues to shape the future of golf and beyond.
As part of the Inventors Spotlight, UIA presents special awards recognizing excellence across key criteria such as marketing, innovation, pitching, and overall achievement. We are thrilled to highlight the outstanding winners from this year’s show.
🏆 Best Marketing Award: Prong Putting
Prong Putting stood out for its clear, compelling, and highly effective approach to marketing—communicating both the problem golfers face and the solution Prong™ delivers.
Meet Prong™, the putting aid that demands precision and delivers results. Portable, compact, and remarkably effective, Prong™ represents the next evolution in putting training. Designed and refined through extensive testing with competitive players and teaching professionals, this patented training aid focuses on two fundamentals every great putter needs: start line accuracy and face control.
With simple messaging, strong branding, and a product that speaks for itself, Prong Putting demonstrated how thoughtful marketing can elevate an invention and connect authentically with its target audience.
🏆 Most Innovative Award: TeeBoxx
Innovation was front and center with TeeBoxx, earning this year’s Most Innovative award for seamlessly blending convenience, technology, and on-course functionality.
TeeBoxx is an all-weather magnetic speaker and phone charger built specifically for the modern golfer. Designed to mount easily to a golf cart, TeeBoxx allows players to enjoy their music while keeping their devices charged—without distractions or extra accessories.
Simple in concept yet powerful in execution, TeeBoxx exemplifies innovation that enhances the golfing experience without overcomplicating it.
🏆 Best Pitch Award (Product Showdown): HEATbox™
The Best Pitch award from our Product Showdown went to HEATbox™, a product that impressed judges with both its mission and execution.
The HEATbox™ Heat Safety & Emergency Response Kit is an all-in-one solution designed to prevent heat-related illnesses and respond quickly when emergencies arise. Built for high-temperature environments such as construction sites, farms, factories, and outdoor events, HEATbox™ equips teams with the tools, training, and confidence to stay safe.
Key highlights include:
- Prevention-first education to stop heat stress early
- Immediate emergency response tools
- Rugged design for demanding environments
- On-the-spot training with clear, step-by-step guidance
HEATbox™ delivered a clear, impactful pitch that combined strong storytelling, real-world application, and social impact.
🏆 Pinnacle Award: CHIP’d Golf
The Pinnacle Award, recognizing overall excellence and forward-thinking design, was awarded to CHIP’d Golf.
CHIP’d Golf has reimagined putting practice with a putting-specific golf ball embedded with electronics that track putts in real time. Paired with the CHIP’d Golf app, players receive instant feedback on launch, roll, speed, and outcomes—transforming practice into a data-driven experience.
With the ability to train with purpose, track progress, and compete globally, CHIP’d Golf represents the cutting edge of golf technology and exemplifies what the Inventors Spotlight is all about.
Looking Ahead
The United Inventors Association is honored to support inventors at every stage of their journey, and the Inventors Spotlight at the PGA Show continues to be a powerful platform for innovation, education, and connection.
Congratulations to all of our award winners—and to every inventor who shared their vision on the PGA Show floor. We can’t wait to see what you build next.