But not every change is quite so mundane — at the Players Championship, the Tour threw a bone to the Hoges of the world by welcoming a first-of-its-kind addition to the player, caddie and family dining scene: Chipotle.

The omnipresent fast-casual brand was a late addition to the fold for Players week, setting up shop in a small tent just behind the player scoring area. While the menu isn’t quite as scientifically sourced or nutritionally dense as the traditional offerings in player dining, it didn’t take long to become a Tour favorite.

“The 17th is the most-photographed location at TPC Sawgrass this week,” said one security guard working out front of the tent on Thursday morning. “But this area might be second.”

Chipotle says they have committed to providing 400 meals per day at the Players through a limited menu of burritos and burrito bowls. The customization options have been trimmed to include only the most popular (and most healthy) menu items, which are cooked in an attached, full-service kitchen by staff sourced from locations throughout the Jacksonville area. At the end of the day, extra meals are given away to security and tournament staff.

Throughout the day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the tent was a hub of activity among the competing class. In addition to Scheffler, golfers like Maverick McNealy (who is said to plan his tournament weeks around Chipotle visits) and Max Homa were regulars, along with a host of caddies, tournament staff and other players. The love affair had a simple reasoning: the food is relatively healthy, easy to find, and dependably good — three traits that can be elusive in a lifetime spent on the road.

“When I leave on Sunday, it’s my tradition to eat some bad shit — usually my favorite airport candy,” Homa, who picked up a Chipotle sponsorship last year, told GOLF with a grin. “Otherwise, I try to eat pretty healthy. I’m not counting calories or anything, but good food helps.”

Homa’s spin on nutrition is relatively open-minded. He tries to eat “healthy” during tournaments and competitions, but his diet isn’t too restrictive. He stays away from red meat in the evenings, but eats the rainbow. Scheffler is similar, though his Chipotle habits did gain some fame at the Open Championship in July.

“There’s one right where I grew up, kind of near SMU’s campus. If I was to go to that Chipotle and try to eat nowadays, it would be very difficult for me,” Scheffler said. “There’s another one in a different part of town that I’m not going to tell you where it is, but if I go there, nobody recognizes me ever.”

The unifying theory is not devotion to the brand but to the lifestyle. Pro golfers are willing to do big things for small advantages — and silly as it sounds, a burrito bowl is an instrument in pursuit of those goals.

“It’s been cool to see people realize that nutrition is actually quite personal,” Homa said. “Like, lettuce is good in the salad, but some people don’t digest lettuce. So I think it’s gotten a lot more personalized versus back in the day. When I was growing up, it was, you know, candy’s bad, this is good.”

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PlayMoreGolf, the UK’s leading flexible golf membership platform, is celebrating its 10 year anniversary, marking a decade of growth, innovation and partnership with golf clubs across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Founded in 2016, PlayMoreGolf was created to address a simple but growing challenge facing the modern golfer: how to enjoy the benefits of club membership while balancing busy lives and varied playing habits.

Ten years on, the business supports thousands of members and works with hundreds of partner clubs, helping them attract new audiences, retain members and generate incremental revenue.

Over the past decade, PlayMoreGolf has evolved from a single flexible points based product into a multi product platform, supporting a wide range of clubs from community focused venues to premium facilities, while remaining true to its founding principle that flexible membership should complement traditional club membership, not replace it.

Founder reflects on growth and partnerships

Alastair Sinclair, Founder and CEO of PlayMoreGolf, said:
“When we started PlayMoreGolf, our aim was to support golf clubs and make the game more accessible without undermining the traditions that make clubs special.

Ten years on, I am incredibly proud of what the team has built and the long standing partnerships we have formed with clubs across the UK and Ireland.”

PlayMoreGolf’s progress has been underpinned by close collaboration with partner clubs, ongoing investment in technology and a strong operational focus on service, compliance and sustainability.

The platform has helped clubs adapt to changing consumer expectations while protecting the long term health of the game”

Focus on sustainable next phase

Brad Chard Chief Operating Officer added:

“Reaching ten years is a significant milestone. It reflects not just growth, but consistency in how we support clubs, serve our members and operate the business.

Our focus now is on the next phase: growing the portfolio responsibly, continuing to innovate and ensuring PlayMoreGolf remains a trusted long term partner for clubs.”

To mark the anniversary, PlayMoreGolf will recognise long standing partner clubs throughout 2026 and reflect on the role flexible membership has played in supporting the wider golf ecosystem over the past decade.

Looking ahead, the company’s priorities remain clear: sustainable growth, strong club relationships and helping more golfers enjoy the game in a way that fits modern life while respecting the traditions that have always defined it.

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“But my plan is to keep getting better and start winning some more trophies.”

Individual Top 10
1 (-23) – Anthony Kim, 4Aces (67-67-68-63)
2 (-20) – Jon Rahm, Legion XIII (68-63-66-71)
T3 (-17) – Bryson DeChambeau, Crushers (66-67-64-74); Tyrrell Hatton, Legion XIII (69-69-66-67); Peter Uihlein, RangeGoats (69-67-67-68)
T6 (-16) – Lucas Herbert, Ripper (71-65-67-69); Dean Burmester, Southern Guards (69-71-67-65)
T8 (-15) – Cameron Smith, Ripper (72-67-64-70); Sebastián Muñoz, Torque (69-67-69-68); Branden Grace, Southern Guards (71-64-69-69); Marc Leishman, Ripper (66-72-70-65)

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As Close House Golf Club marks 15 years since opening, the Northumberland venue is reflecting on a journey that has taken it from an ambitious new arrival to one of the most respected and complete golf destinations in the North East.

A clear vision

From the outset, Close House set out to deliver outstanding golf, a welcoming club culture and facilities capable of hosting the very best players in the game. Fifteen years on, that ambition has been realised, with national recognition for both championship pedigree and a thriving membership experience.

Members at the heart

In 2025, Close House was highly commended at The Golf Course Awards in the Members’ Club of the Year category. The recognition reflects the club’s commitment to its 800 members, supported by a full calendar of more than 50 dedicated events each year, and established Close House as the leading members’ club outside London.

That focus has shaped a club that feels inclusive, social and progressive. With a busy competition schedule alongside a wide programme of family and social activity, Close House has become a genuine community hub as well as a leading golf venue.

Elite connections

Elite golf has always been part of the club’s identity. Former World Number One Lee Westwood has been Attached Tour Professional since 2012, a long standing relationship that underlines the venue’s ability to support performance at the highest level. That tradition continues with Jess Baker, winner of the 2022 Women’s Amateur Championship and a Ladies European Tour player in 2025.

Championship courses

The Lee Westwood Colt Course, designed by Scott Macpherson in the style of Harry Colt and later refined in collaboration with Westwood, sits alongside the Filly Course to provide championship quality golf. Together, they challenge elite players while remaining enjoyable and fair for members and visitors of all abilities.

Trusted host venue

Course quality has seen Close House selected to host some of the game’s most prestigious events, including the European Tour PGA Seniors Championship, the British Masters in 2017 and 2020, three EuroPro Tour events, and the International Series England on the Asian Tour in 2023.

A warm welcome

Outside of tournament weeks, members and visitors alike experience a consistently warm welcome from a team known for professionalism, approachability and attention to detail. It is a blend of high standards and genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression on first time visitors.

Continued investment

Ongoing investment remains central to the club’s evolution. In 2025, Close House completed a £500,000 driving range extension to enhance practice and academy facilities, with a further £100,000 winter bunker development planned for winter 2025 and 2026.

Developing the next generation

The club is also recognised nationally for its contribution to junior golf. Named Junior Golf Programme of the Year in 2024, Close House delivers extensive grassroots initiatives, including the PING Junior Masters and free schools coaching programmes that introduce thousands of young people to the game each year.

A complete destination

With the opportunity to stay on site within its historic estate, Close House offers a full destination experience. Looking ahead, that offering will be further enhanced by the opening of Freyja, a new restaurant led by Michelin starred chef Alex Nietosvuori, scheduled for late 2026.

Looking forward

As Close House celebrates its 15th anniversary, it does so with a record of championship golf, national recognition, sustained investment and a membership experience that continues to set standards across the UK. It is a combination that firmly establishes Close House as the leading golf club in the North East, with a clear and confident vision for the future.

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Goswick Links is well on its way to adding its first all-new hole since the 1960s with the construction of the par-3 7^th designed by renowned golf course architects, Mackenzie & Ebert that replaces the existing par-3 9^th hole.

Goswick broke ground on the new hole near the end of 2025 and Golf Course Architect Tom Mackenzie signed off on the shaping of the tees, green and surrounds. Finishing work on the two greenside bunkers remains. The new hole will be ready for play in April.

“It’s just amazingly rewarding to see everything coming together,” said Mackenzie during a recent site visit.

“I hope we have delivered what we promised we were going to deliver in terms of the improvement to the front 9 and creating a really good new hole.”

A video of his comments as well as insights into the hole’s design can be viewed by clicking here.

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The creation of this new hole represents a major milestone in a front 9 improvement plan proposed by Mackenze & Ebert and approved overwhelmingly by the club’s membership in 2022.

Since then, Goswick has improved the 2^nd and 3^rd hole green surrounds, built new tees and significantly resculpted the green on the 4^th hole, as well as building new tees on the 5^th and 6^th holes that have added length.

At the same time that it carved out the new 7^th hole, the club also built new dramatically positioned tees on what will become the 8^th hole. Those, too, will be ready for play in April.

The removal of the 9^th hole now creates the opportunity to reroute the 1^st hole and to build a world class short game practice facility.

Those improvements are scheduled to begin in October. The Mackenzie & Ebert plan also calls for new tees and a new green for what will become the new 9^th hole. The timing of that work remains to be set.

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The Club is committed to enhancing the value of membership, with a strong focus on expanding member benefits through a wellness-driven approach. This includes fostering community connections by offering complimentary outdoor Stretch on the Green sessions in partnership with the local Nuffield Health branch, as well as exclusive rates at a nearby sports club. Additionally, members enjoy free Country Membership with MASHIE Golf.

With a perfect balance of heritage, modernity, and sustainability, Bush Hill Park Golf Club continues to set the standard for what a great golf club should be.

Its commitment to excellence ensures that it remains not just a place to play golf, but a true community for its members – one that will continue to thrive for many years to come.

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