Thank A PGA Pro Day #ThankAPGAProDay July 31th Initiative
July 31, 2026 #ThankAPGAProDay, #BehindEveryGolfer, #PGAWorldAlliance
'Thank A PGA Pro Day', a new global initiative established by the PGA World Alliance* - the international body representing the world's professional golf organisations.
#ThankAPGAProDay is a dedicated global day of recognition in celebration of PGA Professionals who make such a significant difference to the golf community and wider industry, with more than 60,000 PGA Professionals coaching, managing and working in golf clubs and facilities around the world.
Former PGA, CaddiePlayer founder and GolfDigest 2020 Best International Teachers awarded Stéphane Barras remember his late father PGA from Switzerland *Roger Barras as the first of a countless list of PGA who have helped him first to learn the game and become a PGA teachers and later coach and mentor some of the best of the Game.
*Members of the PGA World Alliance include the PGA of America, The Professionals Golfers' Association of Great Britain and Ireland, the PGA of Europe and respective PGAs of Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, Germany and Sweden.
Italian PGA Founder Ugo Grappasonni with Caddie Roger Barras* holding the the Swiss Open trophy in 1952
How to get involved
Taking part is simple. On July 31:
- Say thank you — in person, by text, email or phone call — to the PGA Professional at your club, venue or coaching centre who has made a difference to your game or your golfing experience.
- Share your appreciation on social media using the hashtags and campaign images: #ThankAPGAProDay, #BehindEveryGolfer, #PGAWorldAlliance.
- Tag your PGA Pro in a post, story or video explaining how they've helped you — whether it's a lesson that changed your swing, a warm welcome on your first visit, or the programs they run that keep your club thriving.
- Clubs and facilities are encouraged to recognise their PGA Professionals publicly — through social posts, in-club signage, newsletters or a simple team acknowledgement.