We're delighted to have
@modestgolf
owner and golf enthusiast
@NiallOfficial
on board to help support the
#EnglishU18
Championship.
The musician is passionate about backing junior golf and is committed to taking the game to new levels.
Read more:
A debate on the petition to exempt golf courses from the list of venues required to close due to Covid-19 will be heard in parliament on Monday 23 November.
Following the Prime Minister’s update relating to the adjustment of lockdown from Monday 1 June, we will seek to confirm the status of three and fourball play by morning.
England Golf is today pleased to confirm that threeball and fourball play can re-commence from Monday 1 June.
Read the full statement including updated guidance on competitions, tee intervals and coaching here:
England Golf Chief Executive Jeremy Tomlinson has publicly shared this letter, written to the Prime Minister, in advance of the government's assessment of the road to recovery from the current Covid-19 national lockdown:
The Government has provided clarification on outdoor recreation and rules on social distancing in England.
These will affect how golf can be played from Wednesday 13 May and, in particular, the configuration of groupings on a golf course.
Full statement:
England Golf CEO Jeremy Tomlinson has signed a letter from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Golf to Prime Minister urging a rethink on course closures.
Read it here:
Following the PM’s statement of last night, we're lobbying govt today in order to publish the best operational guidance for clubs & golfers ahead of Wed’s return to play.
We'll communicate guidance after our discussions as soon as practical. We appreciate your current patience.
The govt maintains its science first approach in decision-making so
@ParliamentGolf
updated its COVID paper to include greater evidence to make the case for golf's early return. Letters have been sent to the Prime Minister & Chief Medical Officers.
More:
England Golf and fellow industry members in the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf have welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement today (23 November) that golf clubs and other facilities in England may reopen from 2 December.
Read the full statement:
“The fairytale continues!” 💫
After a 3&2 victory this morning over Richard Cheetham followed by another 3&2 victory over William Hopkins, 59-year-old Paul Wharton is through to the quarter-finals of the English Men’s Amteur Championship! 💪
Watch his reaction here👇
🚨 HOLE IN ONE ALERT 🚨
You could not have dreamed it better for
@EdSandison
at
@styalgolf
After seven weeks off the course, Ed stepped up and...
⛳ 1st hole
🏌️ 1st shot
↔️ 176 yards
🎯 Straight in
🥇 1st ever hole in one
Welcome back to golf
#PlaySafeStaySafe
@BBCNWT
1️⃣ day to go!
On the eve of golf's return, we'd like to wish everyone all the best for tomorrow... especially for that first tee shot! 😄
Remember the 'Play Safe, Stay Safe' guidance, take plenty of spare balls and have fun! ⛳
#BackToGolf
- for the game we love ❤️
From this morning golf can return in England in fourballs from outside your household. The spotlight is once again on us to lead social distancing practices out of this lockdown. It's on us all.
#PlaySafeStaySafe
Full guidelines:
We're proud to sign a joint New Year's resolution to ensure sport is at the heart of the nation's recovery from Covid-19 in 2021.
We intend to harness the power of sport to help deliver physical and mental health benefits to all our participants.
Find out more
#SaveOurSports
Following on from the Prime Minister’s statement tonight (23 March), golf clubs, courses and facilities in England must now close.
Read the full statement here:
Further clarification is being sought from government relating to the opening of professional shops and driving ranges as well as the carrying out of club fitting and coaching sessions.
Ahead of the resumption of golf in England on 2 Dec we have updated the guidance for clubs and members in line with government restrictions.
Further details and FAQs can be found on our website:
Last week’s announcement that golf will return from 29 March has meant we can turn our attention to welcoming golfers back to courses.
Working closely with partners across the sport, we have updated our ‘Play Safe, Stay Safe’ framework.
Full guidance:
"Continue to make our voices heard" is the message from our CEO Jeremy Tomlinson today. As support for golf courses to re-open continues to grow look toward your own vital role in championing our sport by reaching out to your MP.
Read the full letter:
😮 𝗪𝗢𝗪...
The chances of two holes-in-one in a round are 67 million to one...
12-year-old Alec Roberts did just that
@TheMendipGolf
when he hit a perfect tee shot on the par-3 8th hole and repeated the feat on the par-3 12th! 👏
#FeelGoodFriday
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#EGStandswithUkraine
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It is with a feeling of deep regret that we must now inform all affiliated golf clubs and driving ranges that they should prepare to close from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December 2020.
Full statement:
UPDATE: For security and essential maintenance purposes, greenkeeping staff can still attend work. Clubs, courses and facilities must remain closed to the public.
Full statement:
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS! 🏆🏴
The England women's team take home the European trophy in remarkable style as they defeat Sweden 5-2 to win the
@EGA_golf
Ladies’ Team Championship!
Congratulations! A fantastic achievement! 👏
Read the full report:
Golf courses and facilities in England must close with immediate effect in line with new UK government Covid-19 guidance and regulations.
Full statement:
UPDATE: Golf in Tier 4 locations.
APPGG welcomes decision to keep courses open and offers guidance on play, retail, coaching and travel.
Full statement here:
England Golf and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf have released the following statements in response to today's (22 Feb) update from government:
England Golf is excited to announce its first mixed-gender championship.
The English Under 18 Championship will see boys and girls tee up alongside each other and compete for one trophy at Farnham Golf Club between 25-27 June, 2021.
Full article here:
The My England Golf app is now available for download!
View your WHS Handicap Index ✅
Check your full playing record on the go ✅
Use our calculator that applies your Index to any venue in England ✅
Create a friends group & track scores ✅
Head to Apple or Google Play stores
🏆CHAMPIONS!
Well played
@LottieWoad
and
@Rachgolf
- winners of the
@Sunningdale_GC
Foursomes.
The unstoppable England girls' squad pairing sealed a 6&5 victory against pros James Ruth and Paul Hendriksen in a terrific final on the Old Course. 👏
England is home to some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world due to the hard work and dedication of thousands of amazing greenkeepers.
Today on
#ThankAGreenkeeper
day, we'd like to say an enormous thank you to every greenkeeper for all the incredible work you do!
Did you know... Playing 18 holes of golf equates to:
✅ Walking 4-5 miles
✅ Over 10,000 steps
✅ Burning at least 900 calories
Not to mention the benefits of fresh air, relaxation and surrounding yourself with friends and family...
#NationalWalkingMonth
Following this evening's updated Tier announcement please refer to our guidance for players, clubs & facilities for playing golf within your Tier.
It is everyone’s responsibility to adhere to the travel guidance provided, in particular, do not travel into or out of Tier 4 areas
We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new campaign designed to get players back on the course and to switch off from the stresses and demands of
everyday life!
@mrdanwalker
shared with us how he fits golf into his busy life
#SwitchOffWithGolf
#StressAwarenessMonth
It's the dance that makes it. Stay positive folks we're getting closer. To confirm there is NO DATE at present so you can ignore rumours, but keep
#golfathome
for now and we'll be back soon.
Legendary BBC golf commentator and former golfer, Peter Alliss has died at the age of 89.
Known as the 'the voice of golf', he has been synonymous with the BBC's golf coverage for more than half a century.
Our thoughts go to his family and friends at this sad time.
👋 Welcome, Tommy!
We’re delighted to appoint
@TommyFleetwood1
as an England Golf ambassador!
The 31-year-old joins
@brontemaylaw
, with the pair keen to see as many people as possible participating in the game they love.
Read more:
🏆 Congratulations
@EmmaRaducanu
on lifting the
@usopen
title from everyone at
@EnglandGolf
!
You are an inspiration for young women and girls in all sports! 👏
🏆 MASTERS COMPETITION! 🏆
Now the playing groups are out, don't forget to enter our Masters competition with the chance to win a pair of
@FootJoyEurope
Pro/SLX shoes worth £160!
Simply make five correct predictions to be in with a chance of winning!
🏆 Emily Price - English Women’s Amateur Championship Winner 🏆
After a tough week of wind and scorching sun, Emily is the final woman standing out of a field of 66 quality competitors! 💪
Congratulations from all at England Golf ⛳️
Full results here:
England Golf has produced a series of ‘Play Safe, Stay Safe’ guidelines to enable our golfers, clubs and counties to prepare in advance for golf’s return.
View and download them here:
#PlaySafeStaySafe
England Golf, its counties and clubs are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Our collective thoughts are with the Royal Family during this difficult time.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
Massive congratulations to our
@lilymaygolf
- the first English winner of the girls’
@JuniorOBGolf
title in Florida. That’s her 4th big win of 2017 and by a margin of 9 shots!
💥 That's one way to win a championship!
Ben Brown made this shot on the second play-off hole to win the 2023 Amateur Championship...
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#EGStandswithUkraine
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To further clarify the point made yesterday - the groupings below are permitted in isolation - they cannot be merged under government guidelines.
i.e. you can play with three people from the same house but you can not play with two people from one house and one from another.
Golf will be able to resume on Wednesday 13 May. To ensure the safety of all involved, the following
#PlaySafeStaySafe
social distancing rules must be strictly adhered to:
With the return of golf two weeks away make sure you know what is and is not permitted under the new government guidelines come March 29th.
Read full details of the Play Safe guidelines by downloading the framework here:
"Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening - and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented." Arnold Palmer.
#WednesdayWisdom
4️⃣ days to go!
Golf gives us the opportunity to get some fresh air, clear our heads, exercise and have fun - all at the same time! 💪🌲
Who else can't wait to get back out there? ⛳
#BackToGolf
- for the mind, body and soul 🏌️
Congratulations to our wonderful teams who won both the Women's and the Girls' Home Internationals today despite the weather!
#TeamEngland
🏴
#Proud
Full report to come over the weekend - what an amazing week!
🏆🏆It’s coming home….🏴🏴
England’s women’s team are officially crowned European champions!🥇🎉
Fabulous news from
@RCDgolfclub
where England defeated Sweden 5-2 in the final of the
@EGA_golf
Ladies’ Team Championships.
More details to follow….
Following the government's announcement to changes in COVID-19 rules released yesterday, we are providing the following advice for golf clubs & golfers in England:
Note: we are awaiting further clarification on how the new rulings affect coaching groups & will update when known.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for golf has shared this infographic on the roadmap for the return to golf.
Each stage is highlighted to assist in understanding the change in restrictions during each stage of the government's plan.
Did you know: The more people play golf the happier they’ll be. Golfers who are more active score well above the national average for their mental wellbeing. Golf is back and so too is enjoyable exercise.
Discover more health benefits of golf here:
It's the
#CaptainTom100
weekend - how is everyone getting on with your challenges?
Let us know what you're doing and what charity you're doing it for so we can help share your efforts!
After a truly phenomenal 2017, we wanted to recognise the achievements of 15-year-old
@LilyMayGolf
who won five championships last year, taking English, British and European titles! Congratulations on taking our Rising Star award, Lily May!
#EGAwards2018
🏴 England Women are the European Champions once again! 🏆
A 4.5-2.5 victory over Italy in the final sees them retain their title!
Congratulations Charlotte, Amelia, Caley, Annabell, Rosie and Lottie! 👏
🇺🇦
#EGStandswithUkraine
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Whoop whoop!!!!! We're soooo happy for you
@georgiahall96
- what a truly perfect and inspirational way to end our
#WhyIGolf
campaign. Inspiring a generation of new golfers to aim for the top
@RICOHWomensBrit
#RWBO
🏆 Congratulations to Steve Robinson who was named Coach of the Year at the 2021 Performance Awards after guiding the England Women’s squad to the European Ladies’ Team Championship title earlier this year! 👏
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From singer to pro golfer? 🎤➡⛳
@FleurEast
tells us how she's taken up golf as part of the
@BMWPGA
Championship in order to help raise the profile of golf for women.
@EnglandGolf
Catch up on
@BBCiPlayer
👉