Membership Benefits
As a member of the BGIA, companies are also automatically members of the wider FSPA body and receive an additional set of cost-saving membership benefits:
Representation
| Benefit |
Value |
What it means to you |
| Collective Representation |
Invaluable
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Representation as the unified voice of the industry on a variety of issues affecting member companies UK, EU and worldwide |
| Links with Governing Bodies, Government and EU |
Invaluable
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Regular information on matters affecting the industry through the BGIA's links with the R&A, PGA, England Golf Partnership, EWGA, European Golf Industry Association, Sport England and CSPN |
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Promotion
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Invaluable
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Use of BGIA logo signifying professional competence and performance, adding vlaue and credibility to your business. Members only BGIA newsletter and promotion through BGIA website www.bgia.org.uk |
Service
| Benefit |
Value |
What it means to you |
| NEW - Research Provision |
£5,000
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Research dashboard document detailing market audit overview, rounds played, golf player and product attitude and usage (annual) and club membership update (bi-annual) in order to aid members with market trends and intelligence |
| Golf Datatech Research Discount |
10% discount
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Discount off annual fees if subscribe to full reports |
| SMS INC Research Discount |
£200
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£200 discount off full UK participation report |
| Credit Circle Facility |
Invaluable
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Ensures an effective credit control system - monthly confidential reports collated and sent to contrubting members on credit worthiness of customers (where legal action has been taken) |
| Complete Club Database EU |
Invaluable
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FREE database detailing European club database |
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Export Opportunities
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Up to £2000
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Export grants available through UKTI for eligible UK SME exhibitors at PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando and China Golf Show, Beijing. |
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UK exhibitor pavilion & members lounge at trade shows
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Invaluable
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PGA Merchandise Show and China Golf Show
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Collective Voice / Common Interest
| Benefit |
Value |
What it means to you |
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Networking Events
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£200+
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Invitation to attend various BGIA events including free ticket to BGIA Annual Dinner (£100), and free invitation to The Open Lunch event (worth £100) |
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Access to BGIA Grow Golf Partnership
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Invaluable for your CSR Policy
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Access to member-only initiative to stimulate golf participation across all age groups, geographic regions & social backgrounds in the UK. Partners are granted use of the "Grow Golf" logo indicating their commitment to grass roots golf to their customers. |
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