A number of major sports venues in the UK, including English rugby union’s home Twickenham, will be transformed into nine-hole golf courses in 2023 as part of Stadium Golf Tour’s UK tour. 

Starting at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough Stadium (25-28 May), the Stadium Golf Tour will also head to Leicester City’s King Power Stadium (1-4 June), Twickenham (8-11 June), Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park (15-18 June) and the London Stadium (12-15 October). 

Players use the “same club, same ball”, Stadium Golf Tour explained on its website. “Everything else is different – and more exciting. Each hole has a thrilling setup that feels different than any course. Test your skills at nine holes located throughout the stadium. Your score will be determined by the accuracy of your tee shot at every hole. Terrible putter? Not to worry, no putting is necessary.”

In a news release, Twickenham Stadium said that it would host around 7,000 golfers in June. “Instead of just walking around the pitch, the nine tee boxes will be situated on specially constructed platforms situated around the stadium bowl,” Twickenham added. “Golfers will then hit shots onto the related green situated on the pitch, with a self-scoring system from Eagle to Double Bogie, depending on how close to the hole they get.”

Groups of up to eight will also receive access to “The Clubhouse” at Twickenham and booking options will offer access to golf simulators, a putting and chipping challenge, hitting platform and tours of the England changing rooms. 

“This is an incredible partnership, which will turn an 82,000-seater stadium into a visionary, powerful and exciting golf course,” said Nils Braude, managing director of Twickenham Experience Limited. “We’re delighted to form a pivotal role in such an innovative tour. Everyone at Twickenham will make sure we play our part by offering great hospitality and experience to every one of the golfers that comes and plays at the Home of England Rugby.”

Michael Wiggins, president of the Stadium Golf Tour, added: “We wanted to kick off the UK Tour by going to some amazing stadiums with great fan bases. So Twickenham Stadium is right on top of the list.

Stadium Golf Tour’s 2023 UK tour 

• 25-28 May: Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield, England, 2023 Join Wait List
• 1-4 June: King Power Stadium, Leicester, England 
• 8-11 June 2023: Twickenham Stadium, London, England 
• 15-18 June: Selhurst Park, London, England 
• 12-15 October: London Stadium, London, England

Image: twickenhamstadium.com