England Golf has been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 in the Medium Organisations category, recognising its commitment to creating a high-performing, inclusive and people-focused workplace for its 128 employees.
The nationwide survey, in partnership with leading employee experience platform WorkL, celebrates organisations leading the way in employee engagement, workplace culture and overall employee experience. The full list is available at: https://www.thetimes.com/best-places-to-work
The recognition follows anonymous feedback which highlights strong levels of engagement and workplace happiness. England Golf achieved an 80% average happiness score, with 84% of employees expressing pride in working for England Golf and 83% reporting high job satisfaction. Wellbeing (81%) and confidence in management (83%) were also rated highly, alongside a positive Net Promoter Score of +34, reflecting strong advocacy from colleagues.
The results also highlight a positive and supportive working culture, with 92% of employees reporting a good relationship with their manager, 88% feeling safe in their working environment, and 86% feeling treated with respect.
England Golf People Director, Mary-Anne Price, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s best places to work. These results reflect the culture we’ve built together, where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
“What’s particularly encouraging is the consistency across our results – from wellbeing and job satisfaction to pride and trust in leadership. This recognition belongs to everyone across England Golf, and we remain committed to listening to our people and continuing to improve the experience we offer every colleague.”
Commitment to inclusion and representation
The survey also highlights England Golf’s strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with a significant majority of employees recognising the organisation’s efforts to create an inclusive and accessible environment, both within the workplace and across the sport.
Through initiatives such as Respect in Golf and the #TogetherInGolf Network, England Golf continues to promote opportunities for people from all backgrounds and abilities, reinforcing its ambition to make golf more inclusive nationwide.
Supporting colleagues to thrive
England Golf offers a comprehensive package of policies and benefits designed to support wellbeing, development and work-life balance. These include:
- Family-friendly and hybrid working policies
- Extensive health, wellbeing, pension and financial wellbeing support
- Regular internal communications, and all staff events
- Employee recognition awards
- Long Service Awards, including additional leave and benefits
England Golf also maintains a strong focus on continuous learning and development, supporting colleagues to build skills and progress their careers.
This national recognition reflects England Golf’s ongoing commitment to building a culture centred on trust, openness and continuous improvement, ensuring it remains a great place to work now and in the future.
The recognition follows anonymous feedback which highlights strong levels of engagement and workplace happiness. England Golf achieved an 80% average happiness score, with 84% of employees expressing pride in working for England Golf and 83% reporting high job satisfaction. Wellbeing (81%) and confidence in management (83%) were also rated highly, alongside a positive Net Promoter Score of +34, reflecting strong advocacy from colleagues.
The results also highlight a positive and supportive working culture, with 92% of employees reporting a good relationship with their manager, 88% feeling safe in their working environment, and 86% feeling treated with respect.
England Golf People Director, Mary-Anne Price, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s best places to work. These results reflect the culture we’ve built together, where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
“What’s particularly encouraging is the consistency across our results – from wellbeing and job satisfaction to pride and trust in leadership. This recognition belongs to everyone across England Golf, and we remain committed to listening to our people and continuing to improve the experience we offer every colleague.”
Commitment to inclusion and representation
The survey also highlights England Golf’s strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with a significant majority of employees recognising the organisation’s efforts to create an inclusive and accessible environment, both within the workplace and across the sport.
Through initiatives such as Respect in Golf and the #TogetherInGolf Network, England Golf continues to promote opportunities for people from all backgrounds and abilities, reinforcing its ambition to make golf more inclusive nationwide.
Supporting colleagues to thrive
England Golf offers a comprehensive package of policies and benefits designed to support wellbeing, development and work-life balance. These include:
- Family-friendly and hybrid working policies
- Extensive health, wellbeing, pension and financial wellbeing support
- Regular internal communications, and all staff events
- Employee recognition awards
- Long Service Awards, including additional leave and benefits
England Golf also maintains a strong focus on continuous learning and development, supporting colleagues to build skills and progress their careers.
This national recognition reflects England Golf’s ongoing commitment to building a culture centred on trust, openness and continuous improvement, ensuring it remains a great place to work now and in the future.
ENDS
Contact details:
Tom Vale, Press & Media Manager
Tel: 07912 240850
Email: tom.vale@englandgolf.org
www.englandgolf.org
Contact details:
Tom Vale, Press & Media Manager
Tel: 07912 240850
Email: tom.vale@englandgolf.org
www.englandgolf.org