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Two of the South of England's most highly regarded heathland golf clubs, Blackmoor Golf Club and Hindhead Golf Club, are delighted to announce the launch of a new elite women's amateur championship, The Heathland Vase, to be held on 7–8 August 2027. The championship will be a 54-hole stroke play event, played across both venues, bringing together leading female amateur golfers from across England and beyond. The event has been created in response to a recognised gap withi

New 12-hole par-three course expands academy experience alongside the iconic Ailsa and King Robert the Bruce Trump’s Twelve, a spectacular new 12-hole par-three course at Trump Turnberry, officially opened this week on August 10, adding a new dimension to one of the world’s most celebrated golfing destinations. Featuring holes ranging from 70 to 206 yards, the course combines undulating greens, imaginative green surrounds, natural wasteland areas and carefully positioned wat

Water is becoming one of the defining sustainability issues for golf in England. With prolonged dry spells, rising temperatures, and increasing pressure on national water supplies, golf clubs are facing both regulatory requirements and a moral responsibility to manage water with care. As of 10 August, around 71% of England is experiencing drought conditions, according to BBC News, and many clubs are already operating under Temporary Use Bans (TUBs or hosepipe bans) that rest

The inaugural Titleist Women's Four-Ball National Final took place on the Hotchkin Course, bringing together 32 pairs from affiliated clubs across England to compete for the first-ever title. Introduced for 2026, the competition provided a straightforward and affordable route for clubs to enter. Clubs staged their own women's four-ball Stableford qualifier, with the leading pair earning their place at the National Final. As a proud partner of England Golf and tournament spo

England Golf’s Girls' & Boys' Team have won the Home Internationals for the sixth year running – meaning they have won it every year since it was combined. England defeated Wales 13-8 on day one, before wins over Scotland 11.5-9.5 on Wednesday and a final-day victory over Ireland 13-8. There were some formidable foursomes partnerships for the Boys in Charlie Rusbridge and Cameron Mukherjee, who won all three of their matches together, as did Ben Sessions and George Cooper. R

Leading Spanish venue included in inaugural global ranking of Top 100 X Factor Courses Renowned for delivering an outstanding golf challenge amid some of the most breathtaking views in European golf, the Links course at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort is a must-play on any golfer’s list, and the Spanish venue is celebrating fresh international acclaim after being named in a new industry ranking of the world’s leading ‘X Factor’ courses. The par-72 layout, which sits in a pr

Shot Scope, the industry leader in performance-driven golf technology, today announces the launch of its Apple Watch app. This strategic release marks a significant milestone as the brand continues to diversify its product range and offer golfers another seamless route into the ever-expanding Shot Scope performance ecosystem. Designed with convenience in mind, the new app provides Apple Watch users with a premium, hardware-free GPS solution. By delivering full access to essen

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay ushers in a new era of hospitality on Ireland’s famed west coast A landmark new hotel on the Wild Atlantic Way has been officially unveiled, marking a significant moment for hospitality in the west of Ireland and realising a long-held vision to create a world-class golf destination overlooking Galway Bay. The Hawthorn by Galway Bay – a member of Leading Hotels of the World – has become the first new five-star hotel to open in Galway in more than

England Golf is pleased to confirm its teams for the upcoming Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals. The Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals at Monifieth Golf Links, Scotland take place from 4-6 August, England have won all five of the Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals since the combined event started in 2021. ENGLAND GIRLS Mariella Buchanan (Bristol & Clifton, Gloucestershire) - Top-10 finish at 2026 English U18 Championship (Mixed) and 2026 Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open -

With the school summer holidays having begun and the recent excitement around The Open and upcoming AIG Women’s Open, England Golf is launching a major campaign to help even more families and young people discover the game. Fresh participation figures show golf’s appeal widening well beyond traditional formats – with more than one in four adults in England – 12.6 million people – playing some form of golf in the last 12 months. This figure includes 9.4 million who enjoyed cr