Comparison

PGA Member vs GolfWire.com

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PGA Member

This app is designed exclusively for PGA Members to manage their membership details, access the Deferred Compensation program, pay dues, and find job opportunities. It aims to keep members connected with the PGA of America.

Highlights
  • Manage membership information
  • Participate in Deferred Compensation
  • Pay membership dues
  • Search for job opportunities
  • Stay engaged with PGA of America
Features
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In this app just for PGA Members, they will be able to manage their membership information, participate in the Deferred Compensation program, pay their dues and search for jobs. Our goal is to make it easy for Members to stay engaged with the PGA of America whether they’re on the course, in the boardroom or anywhere in-between.

About

GolfWire.com

Features
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GolfWire.com GolfWire.com is your go-to destination to explore the world of golf in one place. Discover brands, read curated stories, and stay connected to everything happening across the game, on and off the course. From the latest golf news and innovations to career opportunities in the industry, GolfWire helps you stay informed, inspired, and connected. Key Features: • Read Golf Articles Access curated golf news, stories, and insights from trusted media and industry voices. • Personalized Feed Follow brands, companies, and topics you care about to create a feed tailored to your interests. • Topic-Based Discovery Niche down what you follow—choose specific topics and see all related articles in one place. • Job & Opportunity Listings Explore job postings and opportunities shared directly by golf companies and brands. • Follow & Stay Updated Get push notifications when new articles are published by brands, companies, or topics you follow. • Stay Up to Date Never miss what’s happening in golf with real-time updates across news, business, and innovation. Built for people who love golf, GolfWire brings together content, discovery, and opportunity—without the noise. Download GolfWire and stay connected to the game you love.

Screenshots

PGA Member4 screens
GolfWire.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PGA Member at every 2 months against GolfWire.com's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PGA Member ships an update every 2 months, GolfWire.com every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PGA Member versus GolfWire.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPGA MemberGolfWire.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProfessional Golfers' Association of AmericaGolfwire LLC

In-app purchases

None

PGA Member

No in-app purchases

None

GolfWire.com

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PGA Member free?
PGA Member is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GolfWire.com free?
GolfWire.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PGA Member or GolfWire.com have ads?
Neither PGA Member nor GolfWire.com shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PGA Member or GolfWire.com?
PGA Member ships an update every 2 months, and GolfWire.com every 7 months. Most recently, PGA Member was updated on November 3, 2026 and GolfWire.com on November 4, 2026.

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