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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.

From a landmark retail acquisition by a Dragons’ Den star to the unconventional move of a maintenance contractor turning club operator, we round up the three biggest stories shaping the golf industry in February — including a looming tax hike that could hit golfers’ pockets.

What is the TGI Golf Partnership and what benefits would a PGA professional get from becoming a TGI Golf partner?

Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club is celebrating a remarkable milestone for one of its most cherished members. Brian Liggat, who has been the club’s secretary for over 30 years, has marked his 80th birthday.

David Fulcher is the director of golf and operations at Edgbaston Golf Club, meaning he is both the club manager and club professional. Here, he talks about his dual role, using data to manage the pro shop and the support he receives from the TGI Golf Partnership.

Prostate Cancer UK is calling on golfers across the UK to make every swing count in 2026 by taking on The Big Golf Race, to help fund life-saving research into the most common cancer in the UK.

Five years ago, Sentosa Golf Club became the first in the world to sign the UN’s Sports for Climate Action initiative. We speak to its general manager and director of agronomy, Andy Johnston, about setting the benchmark for sustainable golf.

Drawing on industry benchmarking and first-hand experience, Steven Brown explores why many F&B models are failing – and outlines the practical principles golf clubs must adopt if they want their catering operations to become sustainable, rather than a drain on resources.  

Husqvarna’s multi-year title sponsorship of tournaments including the British Masters signals more than a marketing move — it marks the arrival of course maintenance technology at the centre of golf’s biggest stages.

DJ Flanders marks two years as Executive Vice President of Troon International, leading the global expansion of the world’s largest golf club management company across more than 20 countries. We speak to DJ about leadership, growth and the future of modern golf operations.

The TGI Golf Awards were held at the prestigious Fairmont St Andrews Resort, celebrating the achievements, professionalism and commitment of TGI Golf partners from across the UK and Ireland.

Industry leaders, partners and suppliers came together at St Andrews for two days of insight, collaboration and expert discussion, reaffirming the TGI Golf Business Conference’s status as a key event in the golf trade calendar.

In the world of golf, hole-in-one insurance is a game-changer, offering event organisers extra peace of mind while adding excitement for the players.

Two of the three men who have owned Strathmore Golf Centre in Scotland for the last two decades are now set to retire, and they have placed the venue up for sale. They talk about their hopes for the future of the facility.

Ian Melham, Head of Membership Services at Foremost Golf, shares why the structure of the fitting journey is just as crucial as the fitting session itself.

Why a planning change could be a lifeline for club owners, writes Ian Barnett, Group Land and Development Director, LRG.

Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club in Cumbria has launched a new coaching programme which aims to help players of all ages and abilities. It is being led by new full-time head teaching professional Ellie Broome, who has just returned to her home-town club for a second spell. “From the beginner to established single-figure players we are…

Here’s three stories from the first month of 2026 that tell us a lot about the state of the golf industry in the UK at the moment.

A golf and country club near Horsham in West Sussex has announced that eight-year-old British junior champion golfer Billy Stott has become its first official young golf ambassador.

After enjoying his first ever hole-in-one at his home club, Overstone Park (Northamptonshire), disabled golfer Patrick ‘Pat’ Duke has revealed that golf saved his life.