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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.

As the official partner of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TGL, SYNLawn is bringing elite synthetic surfaces to the UK. Discover how these high-performance systems deliver authentic playability and commercial value to club practice and coaching areas.

Enhance efficiency and eliminate ‘dine-and-dash’ with CardsSafe. Used by elite venues like London Golf Club and Royal Ascot, this secure system protects hire equipment and bar tabs, virtually removing the risk of chargebacks and lost revenue.

Jon Greenwood is the co-owner of Poulton le Fylde Golf Club in Lancashire, where he also runs his golf business. He talks about his dual role, some of the innovative measures he’s introduced to attract customers to the nine-hole venue and being named TGI North Region Partner of the Year last month.

Toro is launching a new all-electric roller to the UK market. What is good about it and why should more greenkeepers look at rolling?

A University Centre Myerscough research project, commissioned by The R&A, tells us that the future of golf depends not on how well people play, but on how deeply they connect with the moments that surround the game.

David Murch, Business Development Consultant at Foremost Golf, shares his expert advice on how professional shops can strengthen one of their most reliable retail categories.

Garon Park Golf Complex is set to become a regional hub for inclusive sport this month. In a unique partnership between Southend In Sight, England & Wales Blind Golf, and The Norman Garon Trust, a new clinic is using Toptracer technology to help blind and partially sighted players return to the fairway.

With over 200,000 users registered in just six weeks, the new HowDidiDo app is more than a fresh coat of paint. By unifying three major platforms into one seamless ecosystem, Europe’s largest golfing community has moved beyond results and handicaps to create a comprehensive, future-proof hub for the modern club golfer.