Last chance: Complete the PGA Members’ Survey and have your say

If you haven’t already completed the PGA Members’ Survey, now is the time to do so. The deadline for completion is Tuesday 30^th April 2025.

The survey takes less than 15 minutes and plays a vital role in shaping how The PGA supports all PGA Members moving forward. From the future of tournaments, coaching support, management resources and better overall communication – your input directly influences decisions that affect your role and future in the golf industry.

Please follow this link to complete the Membership Survey. Your login details are as follows:

• Username: Your email address
• Password: Your Membership number (please use your full 7-digit Membership number, including any zeros at the start)

What’s different this year?

We’ve once again partnered with Sporting Insights (formerly Sports Marketing Surveys), a leading sports market research firm with deep experience in the golf industry. This year’s survey builds on previous editions but with a fresh, more focused approach:

1. It’s about what you’re doing now – The survey focuses on your current role, responsibilities, and challenges, rather than asking what services you might want in the future.
2. It’s confidential, not anonymous – Each survey is tailored to individual Members. This allows us to accurately update our records and provide more relevant, personalised support.

We understand the sensitivity around personal information—particularly salary data. Please be assured that:

• All data is collected and held securely by Sporting Insights.
• Salary details and other personal data will not be shared with PGA staff.
• All individual data will be destroyed after the survey is complete.
• The process fully complies with GDPR standards.

Why your input matters:

As a professional Membership body, The PGA exists to represent your needs and support your career. To do that effectively, we need an accurate, detailed picture of who our Members are, what they do, and the challenges they face across the industry.

This is not just about numbers—it’s about your voice. And what we’ve already learned from recent survey data is helping shape key decisions:

What we’ve learned so far:

• 20% of Members say they no longer coach
  Are your responsibilities shifting too? Has your focus moved away from coaching?
• Another 20% say they have no further capacity to coach
  Are you at full capacity? Could this indicate a need for better support with workload or time management?
• PGA Members employ an average of 8 people
  Are you an employer, or part of a growing team? Your business structure helps inform the services we offer to support you.
• 50% of Members no longer use a paper diary
  Have your working habits gone digital? What tools could make your professional life easier?
• More than half of Members would prefer a digital Membership Card
  Would a digital card streamline your interactions with The PGA?
• Half of all Members haven’t played in a tournament in the past three years
  Has your relationship with competitive golf changed? Should we rethink how tournaments work?

Do any of these insights reflect your own experience? Or do they feel out of step with the reality of your role? Either way, it’s vital that we hear from you. The more responses we receive, the more accurately we can represent and support every Member—whatever your role in the golf industry.

Your perspective helps shape the services, resources, and opportunities that The PGA provides. Whether you're coaching, managing, running a business, or working in a completely different capacity, this is your chance to guide how your Association supports you.

If you are unable to access the survey via email, please follow this link to complete the 2024 Membership Survey. Your login details are as follows:

• Username: Your email address
• Password: Your Membership number (please use your full 7-digit Membership number, including any zeros at the start)