England Golf will launch Get into Golf Week this August—an ambitious national participation moment designed to kickstart a summer of golf and inspire more people than ever to try the game for the first time.
Running from 3–9 August 2026, the week will showcase beginner friendly, bookable activity at clubs, facilities and community venues across the country.
The aim is simple: to make it easier for people of all ages to pick up a club, give golf a go, and discover just how accessible the game can be.
A campaign built on momentum
Interest in people wanting to get into golf has surged over the past year, with over 150% more people looking at get into golf activity, with bookings up 165% compared to 2025.
This growth reflects a clear appetite for welcoming, flexible and affordable ways to get started in golf. Get into Golf Week aims to convert that demand into real participation throughout the summer.
Beginner first experiences at the heart of the week
With over 4500-plus activities and opportunities on our Get into Golf website, England Golf is galvanising its clubs and facilities to offer even more of a focus on:
- Short format and range based sessions
- Fun, social and family friendly experiences
- Opportunities for juniors and young people during the school holidays
- Activity delivered by clubs, facilities, community spaces and Community Golf Instructors
- Support from Junior Hubs and the Golf Foundation to strengthen the offer
The message underpinning the week is intentionally simple and inviting: Try golf this summer.
Get into Golf Week has been strategically placed to maximise impact, seeing as it follows The Open and AIG Women’s Open, capitalising on heightened public interest and sits in the peak summer holiday period, when families are actively seeking activities.
Get into Golf Week aligns with the growth of England Golf’s grassroots programmes – Get into Golf Rookies and Girls Golf Rocks.
Success depends on local activation
The biggest driver of impact will be activity on the ground. England Golf is encouraging more venues to host sessions with more beginner friendly opportunities with support from local county bodies.
By working together with clubs, facilities, community partners and instructors, Get into Golf Week will help open the game to thousands of new players—and build a stronger, more inclusive future for golf.
Matt Draper, Development and Membership Director, said: “The growth we’ve seen across Get into Golf over the past 12 months is extraordinary, and it shows just how many people want a simple, welcoming way to try the game. Get into Golf Week is about opening our doors even wider and giving families, young people and complete beginners the confidence to take that first step. Golf is for everyone, and this week will help us prove it.
“This campaign works because it’s built around real, local opportunities. When clubs, facilities and community partners upload sessions and create beginner friendly experiences, people respond. Get into Golf Week gives us a national moment to shine a light on that activity and inspire thousands of new players to get involved this summer.”
