Reasons for attendance at the Paul Lawrie Matchplay as rated by participants on entry to the venue
| Watch star players | Learn from star players | Non-golfing entertainment | Atmosphere | Fresh air | Exercise/physical activity | Time with friends/family | |
| No of respondents | 338 | 337 | 333 | 332 | 333 | 334 | 334 |
| Median | 8.00 | 7.00 | 5.00 | 8.00 | 9.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| IQR | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Mode | 8 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |