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A new survey has found that the quality of the golf course is overwhelmingly the most important factor when people decide if they want to renew their membership.

Prostate Cancer UK has announced renowned British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt as the headline sponsor of its golf programme for 2026, marking the charity’s first-ever dedicated sponsorship of its golf activity.

Global sports marketing company GMS Agency has become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

Foremost Golf has announced that its Foremost POS system is now used by more than 300 members and golf facilities, underlining the growing appetite for data-led retail management within professional shops.

Scottish Golf has revealed that over two million scores were submitted through the World Handicap System™ in 2025 – a record figure.

Husqvarna, a global leader in robotic lawnmowing and part of Husqvarna Group, has signed a multi-year agreement to become the new title partner of the British Masters – one of the world’s most historic golf tournaments.

A new report has revealed that golf clubs in the UK and Ireland received, on average, 17 percent more in green fee income last year than they did in 2024.

Royal Dornoch’s old clubhouse, which dates back to 1909, will be demolished from Monday, February 2, the club’s manager has revealed.

England Golf has revealed that more scores were submitted through the World Handicap System™ (WHS™) in 2025 than in any other year.

The Ladies European Tour (LET) has appointed Tom Phillips as its new chief executive officer, effective April 6, 2026.

A huge fire that has caused major damage to the clubhouse at West Essex Golf Club was started accidentally during roofing works, fire investigators have concluded.

Broadcaster and golf professional Henni Zuël has been named the new golf ambassador of The Buckinghamshire. 

A support group for parents who have lost a child has been set up partly thanks to a local golf club.

A links golf club on the south coast in Hampshire has survived an unprecedented tidal event.

Golf Finance, a company that supports the golf market with finance solutions spanning course machinery, launch technology, irrigation, building development and premium surfacing, has formed a partnership with SYNLawn UK, a leading supplier of sustainable artificial turf solutions.

A golf club in Sussex has been told it must close in what would be its centenary year to make way for 3,000 homes.

Old Thorns Hotel & Resort, which was acquired earlier this year by a Dubai-based group, is to undergo a major renovation and change its name.

Jordan Fairweather has been named as the new general manager of Pravets Golf Club in Bulgaria.

St Andrews Links Trust is to add an eighth golf course to the ‘Home of Golf’ following an historic agreement to take over The Duke’s Course, which will be renamed. 

Prince’s Golf Club in Kent has been crowned ‘England: Golf Course of the Year’ at the 2025 Golf Course Awards.

Royal Dornoch has appointed Scott Sellars to the newly created role of head of golf.  

The future of Perth’s under-threat Craigie Hill Golf Club has been secured for at least the next two years.  

Viya has strengthened its long standing relationship with European Tour Destinations with the addition of Yas Links Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club to the network.

Golf Ireland, the body that runs amateur golf on the island of Ireland, has reported its largest membership since its inception.

Trafford Golf Centre has announced plans for an ambitious expansion plan, creating 82 new driving range bays, backed by a significant investment.

The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush generated more than £280 million in economic benefit for Northern Ireland according to independent research commissioned by The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland.  

A golf club in Kent is planning to undergo a £120 million reformation that will see it reduced from 18 holes to nine, and hundreds of new homes built.