THE DATA
Golf for All
The impact of coaching - Part 2
The PGA’s research explores how many golfers in the UK and Republic of Ireland engage with coaching – and how they view and respond to it
Almost a quarter of golfers who take lessons have had one in the last month
The percentage is much higher among:
Regular golfers
41%
On-course golfers
32%
Club members
39%
Those who consider themselves a golfer
35%
But – over half of golfers who take lessons have not had one in the last year
The percentage is much higher among:
Occasional golfers
67%
Infrequent golfers
90%
Non-club members
79%
Those aged 55+
82%
Lots of golfers want to have lessons
Of those who have participated in golf, over a quarter are interested in having a lesson in the future
The most engaged golfers are most interested in lessons
Of those who have participated in golf, this many show interest in having a lesson in the future:
Why are people interested in taking golf lessons?
To learn new skills
To practise my skills
To improve my confidence in golf
To get professional advice
To stay motivated
What would encourage more people to take a golf lesson?
If there were deals on the price
If my friends or family participated
If I were made to feel comfortable
Why don’t more people take more golf lessons?
Golf lessons are too expensive
I don’t feel comfortable in lessons
I don’t have the right equipment
Golf lessons are too time consuming
I prefer learning myself
ABOUT THE PGA’S GOLF FOR ALL RESEARCH PROJECT – BY IPSOS
This research aims to provide an understanding across a broad audience of those with any level of interest in golf. The PGA commissioned Ipsos to conduct surveys, both offline and online, to understand the size of the golfing landscape within the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
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