Seamus Rotherick

Basingstoke Golf Club has unveiled the 1907 Academy, a pioneering facility built with hempcrete, English oak and living walls that sequesters an estimated 2,705kg of CO₂e at completion – setting a new benchmark for sustainable golf construction.

Woodbrook Golf Club celebrates its centenary by hosting two major championships this year. General manager Marcus Doyle highlights the club’s recent investments and pays tribute to the enduring legacy of course architect Peter McEvoy.

Orpington Golf Centre in Greater London, which is run by the Mytime Active charity, has invested in a state-of-the-art indoor golf simulator experience as part of a series of upgrades.

The owner and director of Ramside Estates & Ramside Hall in County Durham, John Adamson, talks about the venue’s growth from a hotel in the 1960s to one of England’s leading golf resorts today.

Paul Cunningham, Business Development Consultant at Foremost Golf, shares insight on how to convert increased traffic into stronger, more profitable retail performance.

Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida, which opened last year, marks a shift in resort design, moving beyond the traditional 18-hole formula. By offering flexible short-form courses alongside championship layouts, the group, which also runs golf courses in Scotland and France, is increasing on-site engagement.

Since taking his first head professional role in 2022, Chris Wyatt has combined modern fitting technology, a structured coaching programme and the support of the TGI Golf Partnership to build a business at Tiverton Golf Club in Devon that’s growing the game from the ground up.

Golf clubs occupy a rare space in modern society, providing social value at every stage of life – from young adults to older players. Nurturing these benefits is key to retaining members, writes Dr John Fry.

As autonomous mowing technology reshapes the role of the greenkeeper, Reesink Turfcare is investing in the training and expertise needed to make it work in the real world — starting with a brand-new training school in St Neots.

Having worked at great golf clubs around the world, including Royal Liverpool, Bearwood Lakes and Yas Links, Dean Montgomery has taken on a new role as director of golf at Golf at The Hawthorn, just as it is about to open a luxury hotel.

As Royal Birkdale prepares to host the Open, the eyes of the golfing world are turning to the north west. For Heswall Golf Club, this spotlight provides a barometer of progress in its strategic improvement of the course and wider golf experience.

Hoebridge Golf Centre has unveiled a major £200,000 refurbishment of its on-site gym, introducing state-of-the-art equipment and positioning the venue as one of the most advanced fitness and leisure destinations in Surrey.

Bentham Golf Course in Yorkshire has reported that green fee income has more than doubled this decade, while memberships have almost doubled.

UK golf clubs are partnering with Nespresso Professional to meet rising member expectations. With high-volume machines like the Aguila series, clubs provide consistent, premium coffee across the course while enjoying strong margins and operational ease.

Somerset’s Cricket St Thomas Golf Club has achieved a fourfold revenue increase via ball tracking technology, while new software is set to redefine player data and club profits in 2026.

The general manager of Chart Hills Golf Club in Kent, Anthony Tarchetti, talks about the major transformations the venue has seen in the last six years, which means, for example, it now offers year-round golf on firm, consistent fairways.

William Hollin, Membership Manager at Foremost Golf, shares practical ways clubs can keep members engaged once the playing season is fully underway.

After working at a golf club in Berkshire, Callum Burgess moved to Portugal 11 years ago. He talks about the growth of his business specifically and the Quinta do Lago facility in general, where he is the head professional.

Burnham & Berrow Golf Club in Somerset’s head professional, David Haines, reflects on 30 years in the trade, discussing how launch monitor technology, choosing the best Retail Services Group for your business and tailored junior pathways are securing the future of the modern pro shop.