Perhaps of more significance , they were the first sportspersons to successfully and permanently organize themselves to protect their interests with the formation of the Professional Golfers ' Association ( PGA ) in 1901 .
These golfers formed one of the largest groups of professional sportsmen in Britain .
Perhaps of more significance , golfers were the first golfers to successfully and permanently organize themselves to protect golfers ' interests with the formation of the Professional Golfers ' Association ( PGA ) in 1901 .
These golfers formed one of the largest groups of professional sportsmen in Britain .