Staff WriterOn Wednesday, April 2nd, the Hilton Manchester Deansgate was buzzing like a clubhouse after a hole-in-one as the 2025 England Golf Awards rolled into town.
More than 400 guests turned up—suited, booted, and buzzing—to raise a glass (or three) to the people and projects teeing up real change in the game.
With BBC Sport’s Mark Chapman steering the ship, the evening delivered 11 awards covering everything from sustainability to standout performances—proof that golf’s heartbeat doesn’t just echo from the 18th green but from every corner of the community that loves it.
As part of the festivities, 11 winners were revealed—each with a story so compelling you’d gladly miss a tee time to hear it—while beloved golf stalwart Brenda Parker received a heart-warming Lifetime Service Award and six new names were welcomed into England Golf’s Hall of Fame.
The public nominated contenders in nine categories, with 50 industry and media judges painstakingly whittling down a stellar field to a single champion for each.
Meanwhile, the Tournament Venue of the Year and Performance of the Year categories were nominated and judged by England Golf’s own championships and performance departments.
Every award winner walked away cradling an engraved glass trophy and gift hamper, tokens of their extraordinary dedication to the sport.
If you’d like to dig deeper into the who’s who behind each accolade—from Club of the Year (sponsored by Marsh) to Volunteer of the Year (sponsored by DotGolf)—links to every category’s details await below:
- Club of the Year (sponsored by Marsh)
- County of the Year
- Respect in Golf Award (sponsored by Citation)
- Facility of the Year
- Participation & Development Coach of the Year
- Sustainability Project of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year (sponsored by DotGolf)
- Young Person of the Year (supported by Golf Foundation)
- Women & Girls Trailblazer (sponsored by 54)
- Performance of the Year
- Tournament Venue of the Year (sponsored by Your Golf Travel)
- Lifetime Service Award
- Hall of Fame inductees
Reflecting on the occasion, England Golf CEO Jeremy Tomlinson said, “The England Golf Awards are always a very special occasion, and last night was no exception! It was another inspiring evening in Manchester.
“We celebrated exceptional individuals and organisations who are helping shape the future of our game.
Many congratulations to all our winners and finalists—you are the heart of golf in England.”
If you’re still hungry for highlights and the full recap of all things England Golf Awards, visit www.englandgolfawards.org.
After a night brimming with heartfelt applause and well-deserved accolades, there’s no denying the bright future ahead for golf in England—where fairways are more than just playing grounds; they’re communities bound by passion and pride.
