North London Golf Academy joins forces with England Golf to spearhead participation for all

NLGA boasts being one of the most unique clubs in the country, utilising the state-of-the-art Trackman 4 software across its practice bays, creating an interactive experience for golfers of all abilities and backgrounds, whether a novice or seasoned player.

Additionally, their practice bays also offer a fun and engaging way to practise, where players can compete with their friends and family, whilst improving their skills at the same time, thanks to the enhanced real-time feedback the technology provides.

This innovative way of playing the game is designed to be a forward-thinking method to bring players into the game from all backgrounds, emphasising the inclusivity of the sport.

The NLGA prides itself on being the perfect place for golfers of all abilities to try a new way of participating in the sport, which helps break down barriers and make the sport more accessible to people across London.

The Academy will take a technology-first approach to driving and growing the game by engaging with youngsters across the local community. This includes Brent Valley Golf Club, who, through the Parakeets programme, ensure more youngsters are involved in sport who may not have previously had access to golf.

England Golf’s affiliation programme support is designed to help the facilities in a range of areas including, safeguarding, sustainability and participation programmes. There are now more than 40 affiliated facilities around England, with numbers continuing to grow, including driving ranges, simulator venues and adventure golf courses.

Research is showing that golf is played by approximately 8.5 million people every year, with half of that being solely at facilities such as NLGA. The aim of the affiliation programme is to widen golf’s appeal and drive more people into the sport through attracting them to fun and exciting opportunities at facilities across the country.

Ultimately affiliates such as the NLGA ensure that golf, in all its forms, has a healthy, long-term, sustainable future by bringing new people to the sport of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, showing how many different fun and exciting ways there are to participate in golf play.

Giulio Merolla, Director and Head Pro at NLGA, said: “We are proud to be a part of England Golf’s affiliation scheme and look forward to working in tandem with the game’s governing body to fulfil our aim of making golf more accessible to people across London.

"We take a modern approach to the game, utilising best-in-class technology across our indoor practice bays. Today’s new entrants to the game are more discerning and need to be entertained from the off and why shouldn’t they be?!

“Let’s make golf more fun and engaging for players of all abilities, ages and backgrounds. In the future, this will be the route for many into golf and sport, as people enjoy the incredible benefits the sport brings to everyone's social, physical and mental health.”

Matt Draper, Club, County & Membership Director at England Golf, said: “The North London Golf Academy is one of England’s most exciting golf facilities. The innovative technology and interactive way they bring new people to the sport encompasses exactly why we offer the affiliation programme.

"We look forward to working closely with the NLGA to continue to promote and support their excellent work in the local community, whilst continuing to drive participation in all forms of the sport.”

To find out more about England Golf’s facility affiliation scheme visit, https://www.englandgolf.org/facility-affiliation-support.