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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.

Despite mounting media pressure over golf course housing developments, the UK golf industry is showing remarkable resilience – with record revenues, major new resort proposals and significant club investment all pointing to a sport that remains in rude health.

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.

A successful taster clinic at Garon Park Golf has showcased the power of dementia-friendly sport. Hosted by the Norman Garon Trust and Fore Get Me Not Golf, the session focused on building confidence and social connection through inclusive coaching.

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.

From record-breaking memberships in Wales and England to a rapidly successful mission to save historic Scottish links, golf is thriving. And new ‘health hubs’ are transforming clubs into vital community assets, proving the sport is a powerhouse for modern wellbeing.

Stop the first-tee guesswork with Eagle Plus. This QR-code-powered tool gives golfers instant, 100 percent accurate handicap calculations and course info without app installs.

Trusted by over 2,000 clubs, Eagle specialises in bespoke golf branding and logo design. From historic research to comprehensive brand guidelines, see how Eagle recently transformed Chippenham Golf Club’s identity with a professional, consistent rollout.

Scottie Scheffler tops the Masters odds as he chases a third Green Jacket. With a 2026 win at The American Express and a history of top-20 finishes at Augusta, the World No. 1 remains the man to beat, despite recent weather-heavy challenges at Pebble Beach.

Foremost Golf recognises top brands in its 2025 Supplier Awards. Highlighted by PING’s 16th ‘Supplier of the Year’ win and Titleist’s category double, the awards celebrate the brands delivering elite performance and service to PGA professionals.

Foxhills’ director of golf Sean Graham discusses the club’s landmark 50th anniversary, the £2 million renovation of the Longcross Course and how a relentless focus on family-centric investment has built a thriving community of nearly 6,000 members in Surrey.