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Mon2November 2026
Forfar Golf Club transformation gathers paceMajor clubhouse redevelopment and new course-wide irrigation system announced following extensive improvements delivered in just months.
Fri23October 2026
Scottish Golf regional forums to focus on governance and visitor growthSeries of regional forums hosted by Scottish Golf will give club officials the chance to discuss business challenges and share ideas.
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Thu27August 2026
St Andrews to host Scottish Golf Tourism Week in 2027Home of Golf to welcome Scotland’s biggest golf tourism event next year.
Wed8July 2026
Genesis Scottish Open sets new sustainability benchmarkSignificant sections of the tournament site will be powered by green hydrogen and solar energy.
Wed1July 2026
Scottish Golf partners with insurance specialists Golf CareScottish Golf members can now access the new dual-branded insurance, providing a straightforward way to protect equipment and cover liability on the course. 
Thu4June 2026
Scottish clubs embrace drive to promote participationRecord numbers of registrations tee up summer of fun while new and existing funds support clubs across Scotland
Fri17April 2026
Scottish Golf launches ‘Join the Drive’ female coaching networkNew programme works in line with Women and Girls' Strategy to develop and support Scotland's female coaches
Fri20March 2026
Scotland to open 10 ‘Golf Health Hubs’Major golf and health initiative launches additional 10 ‘Golf Health Hubs’ across Scotland with support from Scottish Golf, Active Scotland and The R&A Foundation.
Scottish Golf bestows Lifetime Honour Award on Highland legendDedicated Dornoch volunteer Willie MacKay claims prize for a lifetime’s devotion to growing the game
Thu29January 2026
‘Road to the Home of Golf’ event launched for Scotland’s junior golfersScottish Golf and St Andrews Links Trust work together to bring new event to 2026 calendar for young players
Fri31October 2025
Golf Highlands finance workshop attracts encouraging numbersDelegates from 15 Golf Highland member clubs were joined at the Kingsmills Hotel by 10 Scottish Golf North club representatives. 
Fri14March 2025
St Andrews Links Trust to host disability coaching sessionsSt Andrews Links Trust is to stage a series disability golf coaching sessions at its golf academy in March and April as part of Scottish Golf’s new Community Disability Hub Programme. 
Fri28February 2025
Scottish Golf inspires next generation of golf’s leadersThe first cohort of Scottish Golf’s Young Leaders’ Programme, a new initiative aimed at bringing new ideas into the game among the next generation, met in St Andrews for the first time last week. 
Mon12August 2024
Scottish Golf supports Solarsport in promoting sun safety among golfersSolarsport, a new name in skincare and sun protection, has the full support of Scottish Golf, the governing body for golf in Scotland, to promote sun safety among its 207,000 members. 
Thu1August 2024
The R&A Swingzone sees over 3,200 golf lessons given at Royal Troon during Open weekFour of golf’s leading organisations worked together to offer memorable golf experiences to children and families, thanks to the support of the R&A, during the week of The Open at Royal Troon in Scotland.
Mon29July 2024
Carnoustie Golf Links Recertified by GEO Sustainable Golf FoundationThis prestigious recognition highlights Carnoustie’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, responsible use of natural resources and social value within the golfing community.
Fri19July 2024
Government interest in Unleash Your DriveThe Golf Foundation has been working closely with Scottish Golf at the 152nd Open Championship, courtesy of The R&A, and has been welcoming hordes of youngsters and families in putting, chipping and Golfway challenge
Highland clubs enjoy golf tourism cash boost Golf tourism is providing a welcome financial boost to clubs across the Highlands, with research for Golf Highland, a group representing more than 30 clubs across the region, revealing that visitor income over the last six years has soared from £5.8m to over £9m. 
Fri5July 2024
Golf Foundation teams up with Scottish Golf to roll out ‘Unleash Your Drive’ programmeAhead of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, Scottish Golf has teamed up with the Golf Foundation to embark on an exciting journey with the successful launch of the Unleash Your Drive programme.
Wed28June 2023
R&A launches new ‘Golf.Golf’ learn to play initiativeThe R&A has launched an ambitious pilot initiative to encourage people to learn to play golf at a diverse range of golf facilities across Scotland.
Mon19June 2023
Karin Sharp steps down as chief operating officer of Scottish Golf
Tue13June 2023
WHS cross-border scoring goes live in GB&IGolf Club members and iGolf members in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland can now submit general play scores from courses across GB&I courtesy of the introduction of new interoperability software.
Tue2May 2023
Scottish Golf appoints new CEORobbie Clyde, the project director for the 2014 Ryder Cup and current head of EventScotland, has been appointed as Scottish Golf’s new chief executive officer.
Wed29March 2023
Scottish Golf renews fund for free Players 1st survey subscriptions to clubsScottish Golf has announced that is has renewed its partnership with Players 1st, the leading customer experience management company.
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