Come As You Are. Leave Feeling Better.
At Golf in Society, we run welcoming Golf Health Hubs at local golf clubs — inclusive spaces where people living with long-term conditions, along with carers and families, can move more, connect with others, and rediscover joy.
No experience needed — just a place to belong, feel better, and take the first step.
A Different Kind of Welcome
You don’t need to have ever picked up a golf club — or be sporty, fit, or competitive. Just a willingness to get out, feel a bit better, and meet people who understand.
At Golf in Society, we run Golf Health Hubs at local clubs — friendly, relaxed spaces where people come together around a shared activity. Using fresh air, gentle movement, and a bit of laughter, we support health and wellbeing in a way that feels natural — what we call “health by stealth.”
Our hubs welcome people living with long-term conditions, as well as their families and carers. Every session is inclusive, low-pressure, and genuinely enjoyable, with support from healthcare professionals to help those who need it most feel right at home.
For People Living With Health Conditions
You Belong Here.
No Experience Required
If a health condition has made life feel smaller — less active, more isolated, harder to navigate — you’re not alone. There is somewhere for you.
Golf in Society’s Golf Health Hubs are welcoming spaces at local clubs where people living with long-term conditions come together to move gently, get fresh air, and connect with others who understand.
No golf experience or fitness needed. Sessions are relaxed, inclusive, and often the highlight of the week.
It’s completely free to join — come and see what one session can do.
Free to join.
No golf experience needed.
All abilities welcome.
For Carers and Families
Care for Them. Breathe for You.
Caring for someone you love is important — and exhausting. Golf in Society’s Golf Health Hubs offer a safe, supportive place for your loved one, giving you time to rest and recharge.
While they’re enjoying fresh air, gentle activity, and connection with others, you can take time that’s truly your own — no guilt, no worry. Sessions are led by trained, compassionate facilitators, so you know they’re in safe hands.
Respite isn’t an afterthought here — it’s built in. And it makes a real difference for both of you.
Built-in respite for carers.
Free for your loved one to attend.
For Healthcare Professionals
A Referral That Truly Changes Lives.
When medication and clinical care can only go so far, Golf in Society adds something powerful: community, movement, fresh air, and a sense of belonging.
Our Golf Health Hubs are evidence-based programmes for people living with long-term conditions, designed for referrals from GPs and allied health professionals. Sessions take place in welcoming, non-clinical settings and are led by trained staff who work alongside your team.
The programme generates around £16.46 in social value for every £1 invested, with thousands of sessions delivered and significant carer respite provided.
Referral is simple, the programme is free, and the outcomes — in wellbeing, mobility, and social connection — are clear.
Evidence-based outcomes.
Free for patients.
Referral takes minutes.
What People Are Saying
“I have Parkinson’s and I’d been slowly withdrawing from everything. A friend mentioned Golf in Society and I thought — not a chance. But I went once. Just once. And I’ve been going every week since. I leave feeling like myself again. I can’t explain it better than that.”
– Margaret, 71, Golf Health Hub participant, living with Parkinson’s
“My husband has dementia. For two hours a week, while he’s at his session — laughing,
swinging a club, talking to people — I can sit in a café and just breathe. That might not sound like much. But it has kept me going. I genuinely don’t know what I’d do without it.”
– Diane, 64, unpaid carer and family member
“I refer patients to Golf in Society because I see results that are hard to achieve any other way. There’s one gentleman I referred six months ago — isolated, low mood, barely leaving the house. He’s now at the hub every week and his family say he’s like a different person. That’s the power of this programme.”
— Dr. Sarah Thornton, GP and social prescribing lead
Three Simple Steps to Getting Started
Whether you’re joining yourself, supporting a loved one, or making a professional referral — getting started couldn’t be simpler.
Step 1 : Get in Touch
Tell us who you are and what you’re looking for — whether that’s a place for yourself, a session for a loved one, or a referral pathway for your patients. No forms, no fuss. A friendly member of our team will get back to you quickly.
Step 2 : Find Your Hub
We’ll match you to your nearest Golf Health Hub and tell you everything you need to know — when sessions run, what to expect, and how to get there. There’s nothing to prepare and nothing to worry about.
Step 3 : Find Your Hub
Turn up, meet the team, and give it a try. Sessions are relaxed, welcoming, and completely free. Most people tell us they wish they’d come sooner.
Trusted By Those Who Trust In Better Health
Golf in Society works in partnership with organisations that share our belief in the power of community, movement, and connection to change lives.
Every swing is a step forward. Every session is a reason to get up. Every person who walks through that door deserves to feel this good.
Questions? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at info@golfinsociety.com or call Anthony on 07491694938 — we’re real people and we’re always happy to talk.
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I think this is absolutely brilliant! This is very close to my heart. How is it coming with the first dementia friendly golf club in Glasgow? I’d like to see if there are any potential ways to support that initiative!
Good morning Kirsty. Thank you for those kind words. Glasgow is going really well and we are now getting referrals in from health professionals. We are always interested in talking to like-minded people about how we can work together. Why not send us an email or ring us. Our number is 07491694938 and email is golfinsociety@gmail.com. Look forward to speaking to you. Anthony
Wow this is absolutely amazing.
What a fantastic idea and you can 100% see the positive impact this is making. Truly life changing.