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Golf Ireland celebrates Rory McIlroy’s Masters win
Golf Ireland has extended its congratulations to Rory McIlroy following a sensational back-to-back victory at the Masters in Augusta.
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How dementia-friendly golf at Garon Park has empowered wellbeing
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.
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Major new golf resort proposed for Scotland
Proposals have been revealed for a major new golf resort in the southeast of Scotland.
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“Moving abroad was always something I wanted to do”
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.
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60 golf clubs in England and Wales have closed this decade – mostly sold to housing developers
Sixty golf clubs in England and Wales closed down from March 2020 to March 2025, according to new data, despite this period coinciding with a boom in golf participation.
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Tom Phillips begins work as the new CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET)
Tom Phillips has officially begun his new role as CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET), marking the beginning of an exciting new era for the tour and for women’s professional golf globally.
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Meet the head professional: David Haines
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.
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Shocking! R&A introduces ‘electric tee’ to speed up slow play
The R&A has granted immediate approval for the first ‘Pace-or-Pause’ active teeing system, developed by a Swiss tech startup, which it believes is set to revolutionise green speed and course flow.
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Here’s three stories from March 2026 that tell us a lot about the state of the UK golf industry
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.
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Open project to reach 3,500+ junior golfers in the north west launches
The R&A and partners have launched ‘Road To The Opens’ to reach 3,500+ juniors in the north west. Using the 2026 Opens at Birkdale and Lytham, the project creates clear school-to-club pathways to ensure a lasting grassroots legacy for the sport.
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Rookwood Golf Course’s future is secured with new 25-year lease
A Sussex golf club that was to be concreted over and converted into a major housing development has had its future secured.
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Kings (Inverness) crowned Scotland’s golf club of the year
The 2026 Scottish Golf Awards at Glasgow’s Radisson Blu Hotel celebrated the diverse heartbeat of the sport, from local volunteers to professional icons. The night belonged to the “unsung heroes” of the grassroots game.
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Fiona Delargy appointed as Golf Ireland president
The sixth annual Golf Ireland AGM took place at the Hodson Bay Hotel. Cushendall Golf Club member Fiona Delargy was appointed as the new Golf Ireland president.
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Eagle Plus: The instant digital solution for golf handicap accuracy
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.
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Future of The Leicestershire Golf Club in doubt after planning rejection
The future of The Leicestershire Golf Club is at risk after a bid to build a 72-bed care home on its land was rejected. Despite warnings that the club could “go under,” councillors voted to protect “green wedge” land from urban sprawl and development.
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Machynys Resort named Welsh golf club of the year
Machynys Resort has marked its 20th anniversary by becoming the Wales Golf Club of the Year, supported by Howden, after demonstrating ambition, innovation, and dedication, across every aspect of its operations.