At Golf in Society we specialise in transforming the lives of our ageing population by introducing them to the wonderful game of golf. Here’s an insight into the difference we make.
Services
What We Do
We put golf at the heart of local communities, by delivering tailored golf sessions for those living with chronic illnesses like Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Loneliness, Depression & many more.
Our team specialise in inspiring people living with a diagnosis to discover a happier healthier life.
No golf experience required*
At Golf in Society we create essential, regular, reliable respite for unpaid carers. We also offer carers wellbeing events.
Carers are not required to attend the golf sessions*
Our Impact in Numbers
1000+
sessions delivered
15+
venues
2500+
respite hours
100%
satisfied customers
“Excellent Service”
I can’t get him to a day centre, but I can’t stop him coming here!
Annie
“It brings him back to life”
The best way of describing it is that it makes him buoyant, he lights up when he comes here, it brings him to life again
Jenny
“I have free time again”
Golf in Society has given me the breathing space to enjoy life again
Fiona
Latest News
Carers Week 2022 at Golf in Society
This Carers Week is all about making caring visible, valued, and supported! We believe unpaid carers are the unsung hero’s of society. Full time caring is one of the most challenging roles anyone can fulfil in life. It’s 24/7 andContinue reading “Carers Week 2022 at Golf in Society”
Dementia Action Week at Golf in Society
Dementia Action Week 2022 is an awareness raising campaign. Each year, Alzheimer’s Society work with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to ‘act on dementia’. This year’s campaign is focused on the theme of diagnosis. Life doesn’tContinue reading “Dementia Action Week at Golf in Society”
Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire.
As part of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge, we are expanding our dementia friendly golf venues further across the UK. Launching at Newark Golf Club UK on the Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire border on the 28th of April. Followed by Alfreton Golf ClubContinue reading “Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire.”
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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.