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BTME 2025 - EIGCA Reception

EIGCA at BTME 2026

Come and visit us on Stand 415 in Hall 4 and meet members to chat all things golf course design ... while having a free cup of tea / coffee on us. The EIGCA Team will be available to talk about joining as a member or partner, and our education programme.

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Learning Live 2025 main room

Inclusive golf: creating courses for everyone

Learning Live 2025 brought two days of lively discussion, practical insight, and plenty of optimism about where golf course design is heading. Across the four sessions, one idea kept returning: if golf is to grow, it must be designed for everyone who plays it—not just the longest hitters.

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European Golf Association strengthens work in sustainability with new strategy and turfgrass roadmap

EIGCA Patron, The European Golf Association (EGA) announces the development of two key documents that will guide the EGA’s work and golf’s sustainable development across Europe: a new EGA Sustainability Strategy, and a Sustainable Turfgrass Roadmap for Golf in Europe.

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Madeira hosts GCAE – Europe’s leading golf facility conference in November

From public 9-hole courses to multi-course resorts and driving ranges; if you are responsible for delivering the golf experience, this is your event. EIGCA Patron, The GCAE, conference (10–12 November, Madeira) brings together golf course owners, operators, general managers, head professionals and head superintendents from across the continent.

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Speaker panel at the EIGCA Annual Conference, May 2025

Golf’s positive impact – stories of community, nature, and a sustainable future at the EIGCA Conference

Golf is more than a game — it is a powerful tool for community development, environmental stewardship, and social inclusion. That message rang loud and clear during the EIGCA Conference in Scotland in May 2025.

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EIGCA Conference - May 2025. Jonathan Smith, GEO, addresses delegates

Reimagining golf for a changing world — Insights from the EIGCA Conference

As the world faces growing environmental and social pressures, the golf industry needs to adapt, innovate, and redefine its place in society. At the EIGCA Conference in Scotland, May 2025, a panel explored the challenges golf courses face — and the opportunities they have — to become more sustainable, inclusive, and valued by their communities.

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PGA Lunches 2024 - Image Credit: The PGA

PGA Lunches 2024: A Memorable Celebration of Golf

The PGA Lunches bring together golf fans, professionals, and legends of the sport for an unforgettable series of events. Hosted in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow, the lunches provided a blend of entertainment, storytelling, comedy and celebration of all things golf.

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