Tom Phillips begins work as the new CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET)

Fairmont St Andrews’ director of golf, Callum Nicol, explains how the resort is evolving with shifting golfer demographics, new technology and the rise of content-driven travel.

A survey of UK golf club members has found a significant number might not renew in 2026 while an industry expert warns that more clubs will close because costs are too high.

At Robinhood Golf Club in Solihull, head professional Jamie Carney has built more than just a thriving golf business — he’s created a family enterprise rooted in hard work, trust and togetherness.

By Ian Melham, Head of Membership Services, Foremost Golf.

From booking tee times to your club’s social events and its own accounting, intelligentgolf’s integrated system is helping golf clubs run more efficiently than ever, helping you deliver a better experience for members and visitors.

In 2013 Strathmore Golf Club set up a club hire scheme in which children pay just £25 per year and in return can hire golf clubs. This has led to a boom in participation at the club, as its junior convenor, Iain Butchart, details.

This summer, Paultons Golf Centre in Hampshire welcomed a field of the best golfers with disabilities from across the UK and Europe for two events. Here, we speak to Hampshire Golf’s county secretary, Richard Arnold, and Paultons’ general manager, Molly Pavey, about the collaboration that successfully delivered these inclusive events.

The trio reveal interesting information about the state of the British and Irish golf industries at this time.

Slinfold Golf & Country Club’s general manager, Luke Blacker, talks about a decade of transformation at the West Sussex club — from multimillion-pound course and driving range improvements to expanding junior and female participation, and building strong community ties through sport and charity.