September 30^th marks National Sporting Heritage Day – a celebration of Britain’s unique and cherished sporting history. In recognition, we’d like to share with you some interesting facts and information about golf’s incredible history and evolution and discuss the ways golf continues to change based on the needs and preferences of those who play it.

Approach shots make up for the biggest scoring advantage between golfers of every skill level. When we use the term “approach”, we refer to the shots that start outside of 100 yards from the hole. This does not include tee shots on par-4 and par-5 holes. For this reason, it is imperative that you become skilled at mastering approach shots for better accuracy and performance. So how exactly can you do this? Here are our top three tips:

If you’re keen to play more golf but feel put off by rocketing club prices or lack of flexibility available within a traditional membership, we’re keen to help. As a team of lifelong golfing enthusiasts and professionals, we want everyone with an interest in the game to be able to take part in the experience. And that’s where a flexible golfing membership comes in.

The full-day experience. The great outdoors. Quality time spent with friends and loved ones. Three statements that could easily be incorporated into playing golf. A game of global popularity – and one of the first sports to make a millionaire – golf is steeped in tradition and boasts a host of benefits.

From burning calories, exercising the heart with a lot of walking, or simply reducing those stress levels after a hard-working week, the health benefits have only helped increase both the popularity and participation in this time-honoured sport.

And with Father’s Day around the corner, let us not also forget the emotional and social benefits of a round of golf can bring. With many of the PlayMoreGolf clubs situated in picturesque locations, you have the chance to indulge in your much-loved hobby and spend quality time with your Father, Grandfather or kids in an environment that naturally de-stresses and brings people closer. Coupled with the highly adaptable nature of golf, (almost anyone can swing a club) many a family memory can be forged on the 18th .

While it’s clear that our PlayMoreGolf members enjoy the competitive elements of golf, almost all of them equally value the quality family time it also offers. Golf teaches good-natured competitiveness, the patience and skill to develop a slow and steady improvement in your game, and a sense of pride as you watch a young man showing off his newfound golfing exploits on a baking hot Sunday afternoon. 

Whether you’re a highly experienced golfer or are brand new to the game, everyone will agree that the golf course can be an incredibly sociable place to spend some much-needed downtime. This
week, we want to tell you more about how playing golf can boost your social life and help you to create lasting memories with friends, family and colleagues, as well as introduce you to our new Play More Golf app, designed to make your life easier.

Explore the points matrix for the 150 golf courses across the UK.