Today’s golfers expect more than just a great course — they want professional-quality practice facilities that perform perfectly, whatever the weather.
From tee turf and nets to short game areas, clubs across the UK and beyond are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality practice environments that stay in top condition year-round.
Maintaining natural grass tees and greens under heavy use and unpredictable weather is a constant challenge for greenkeepers — and an ongoing expense for clubs.
That is where Huxley Golf comes in. For decades, Huxley Golf has been the trusted name in premium all-weather golf surfaces, delivering realistic, durable solutions that look, feel and play like the real thing — but without the hassle and cost of constant maintenance.
Here, we take a closer look at how some of the UK clubs are raising their practice offering with Huxley’s specialist surfaces — giving their members and guests the best possible experience, while preserving their natural course assets for years to come.
Royal Troon, Scotland — Premier Tee Turf practice tee
At the legendary Royal Troon, where history and tradition meet the highest modern standards, maintaining pristine practice tees is a major priority — and a real challenge. Heavy usage and the unpredictable Scottish climate can take a toll on natural grass.
Huxley Golf’s Premier Tee Turf offers the ultimate solution. Designed to replicate the look and feel of a perfectly maintained natural tee, this robust synthetic surface stays in superb condition through constant use, all year round. Players enjoy a clean, consistent strike every time, with the freedom to tee up at any height and hit through the surface just as they would on grass — but without creating muddy divots or worn patches.
For Royal Troon, this means protecting their natural practice areas and dramatically reducing upkeep — while giving players the world-class experience they expect at one of golf’s most iconic venues.
“We have four grass tees but with the amount of play we get it is a hard push to maintain them to a standard, so the Huxley tee is a very high-quality addition for us.”
Billy McLachlan | Head Greenkeeper
Royal Burgess Golfing Society, Scotland — Short Game Green
At Royal Burgess Golfing Society — one of Scotland’s oldest and most respected clubs — the short game is taken seriously. The club upgraded its practice offering with a new Huxley Short Game Green, giving members the opportunity to fine-tune their short game whatever the weather.
Constructed with Huxley’s premium synthetic turf, the new green delivers a true roll, realistic pace and consistent feedback. Unlike natural greens, which can suffer under heavy use, this surface stays immaculate season after season, helping the club save on water, chemicals, and repairs.
For Royal Burgess, it is another way to provide members with outstanding facilities and ensure they have the best possible conditions to sharpen their scoring skills.
“We were looking to further improve our short game area after the installation of our Huxley chipping green and Huxley tees around the short game facility. The natural next step was to put in a four-bay Huxley Chipping Tee, which was installed recently. This now gives our members and guests the choice to play on natural grass or the fantastic Huxley chipping area.
The work was carried out once again in a very professional manner by the Huxley team with some help from my team. Thanks again and we look forward to carrying out further works with Huxley on other areas of our practice facilities.”
Chris Yeaman | Course Manager
St Enodoc Golf Club, Cornwall — Triple Bay Cage Net
Space is at a premium for many clubs — but that should not limit the quality of their practice facilities. St Enodoc Golf Club, set amid the dramatic dunes of the north Cornish coast, found the answer with Huxley’s Triple Bay Cage Net.
This smart, compact solution provides a fully enclosed, safe space where players can hit full shots confidently, without the need for a full driving range. Each bay is designed for everyday use and built to last, offering members and guests a reliable practice area all year round. For St Enodoc, the nets slot neatly into underused areas, blending seamlessly with the landscape while delivering real value to members.
“We are so happy with the clean aesthetic look of the nets, they are compact, functional and blend well with the surrounding landscape.”
William Smith | Head Greenkeeper
The Oaks Golf Centre, Surrey — Putting and Chipping Green
A solid short game can be the difference between a good round and a great one — and at The Oaks Golf Centre, members now have the perfect place to sharpen theirs.
Huxley’s Putting and Chipping Green gives players a professional-quality surface that performs reliably in any weather. Made from premium synthetic turf, it offers a true roll, consistent pace and realistic feedback. Unlike natural greens, which often struggle with wear and tear, the Huxley green stays immaculate year after year, all while cutting maintenance costs.
“We had installed an inferior green a year ago, but it was so bad the decision was made to replace it. Having been in the industry for 36 years, I decided to get the best. The process was smooth from initial consultation with Will to the installation by the excellent team. We could not be happier with our Huxley green.”
Phil Benn | General Manager
Performance, durability and value — all year round
Whether it is a world-class tee turf at a major Open venue, a space-saving net at a coastal club or a true-rolling short game green in the heart of Surrey — Huxley Golf helps clubs of all sizes meet the demands of today’s players.
Every Huxley installation is designed to deliver lasting performance, minimal maintenance and a consistently high-quality experience. The result? Better practice facilities, greater player confidence — and better golf.
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