Staff WriterThe Grove has been officially crowned Golf Resort Of The Year at the 2025 Golf Course Awards, a fitting result for a place that has long punched above its weight. Anyone who’s played its rolling Hertfordshire fairways knows this isn’t a popularity contest—it’s a nod to a venue that simply does things properly. Winning Golf Resort Of The Year only underlines what regulars already knew: The Grove operates in a league of its own.
This year’s ceremony unfolded pitch-side at the Emirates Stadium, where judging duties fell to a trio of familiar faces. Presenters Nick Dougherty and David Jones joined celebrated golf course architect Scott Macpherson to sift through a stacked field of contenders from across the UK and Ireland. No shortage of fine venues, but The Grove’s consistency, polish and ambition set it apart.
The accolade lands at a time when the resort is already on a serious upward curve. Immaculate fairways, sharp conditioning, and a sustainability plan that’s more than just corporate chatter have helped The Grove become a standard-bearer for modern golf destinations. And while many resorts talk about “experiences,” this one actually delivers—think standout dining, a spa that could soothe the nerves of a Tour pro on a Sunday back nine, and enough family-friendly activities to keep non-golfers smiling too.
What pushed it over the line? Momentum. Over the past year, the resort has invested heavily in upgrades across the estate, with the headline act being the forthcoming Kingdom at The Grove by TaylorMade Golf. Opening in Spring 2026, it promises the most premium custom-fit operation ever brought to UK soil—a bold move that signals where The Grove intends to sit in the pecking order.
With this win, the resort strengthens its grip on the top end of the market. It has carved out a reputation for golfers who expect the very best—top-tier service, serious practice facilities, and a course that rewards nerve as much as talent. Just outside London, yet miles away from the noise, The Grove continues to prove why its Golf Resort Of The Year title isn’t just well deserved—it feels inevitable.
