Shaping young lives through golf
2025 was a year of growth, innovation and renewed purpose, told here in the numbers, stories and moments that made it happen.
What we achieved in 2025/26
Unleash Your Drive in Schools
Our golf and mental wellbeing programme reached primary, secondary and SEND schools across Great Britain and Ireland this year, helping pupils build confidence and resilience on and off the course. 2,322 schools have registered interest, 8% of schools across GB and Ireland now deliver it, and 40% are in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the country.
“I know how to stay calm and in control, even when things get frustrating.
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Finding calm under pressure
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Unleash Your Drive in Clubs
Launched in 2025 with the British Golf Industry Association, this pilot brought schools, golf clubs and PGA coaches together to help young people continue their journey into club golf. 434 young people engaged across 47 projects at 42 golf clubs, and 26% of participants were girls.
“There have been plenty of attempts to bridge the school to course gap, but this one is going to do it well. One particular girl took such an interest after the programme that she asked for golf lessons for her birthday.
Thomas Hodgson, Gloucester Golf Club
From pilot to permanent member
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The power of the breathing, concentration and positivity within this programme is huge for any youngster dealing with the stresses of school and life.
Nick Dougherty, Golf Foundation President
GolfSixes League
We started GolfSixes League with 246 players in 2017. This year we welcomed Charley Hull as our newest Ambassador, helping inspire even more children and families to get involved.
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“I have enjoyed being part of the team and it's built my confidence.
Junior player, England
GolfSixes to county
Xavier Good was five years old when he joined GolfSixes League in its very first year, back in 2016. Nine years on, he's junior captain at Bolton Golf Club and represents Lancashire at county level.
Read the full storyGolf has had a huge impact on his resilience, focus, and ability to handle pressure, all of which transfer into his school and life.
Xavier's mum
The Junior Journey
Launched in partnership with England Golf in July 2025, the Junior Hub award identifies and supports clubs that are the right place for juniors to try, learn and love golf. 278 clubs have applied to become Junior Hubs, helping introduce 8,656 new juniors to golf clubs.
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“Many of our achievements, and the individual achievements of our players, resulted from our involvement in GolfSixes League.
Swansea Bay Golf Club, Wales Golf Junior Club of the Year
OUR WORK IN
THE COMMUNITY
Golf can change lives far beyond the golf course. Through our community programmes, we work with people who may never otherwise have the opportunity to experience the game, helping them build confidence, develop new skills and feel part of something positive. Below are just two examples of the great work we’ve been doing.
On The Big Stage
2025 saw us become Official Charity Partner of the BMW PGA Championship, and help run the Swingzone at the 153rd Open Championship in Portrush.
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James Erskine, President's Awards lifetime achievement winner
Fundraising
From club captaincies to celebrity ambassadors, our supporters helped introduce more young people to golf than ever before.
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£0raised through Make Your Mark, a record year with 26 new clubs“I chose the Golf Foundation as my Captain's Charity as I am passionate about giving children from all backgrounds an opportunity to play golf.
Annabel Denyer, Junior Captain, Woburn Golf Club
A captain's cause
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Thanks to our partners
Helping us shape young lives and grow the game
None of this is possible without our partners, volunteers, supporters and the wider golf community.
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