Golf Kingdom is now known as Whalebone Golf Club.
Inspired by its location in Whalebone Lane, the new name is said to represent a shift towards a modern, community-focused model of golf that emphasises accessibility and enjoyment for all.
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It features a driving range (Image: Ben Phillips)
Edward Blacker, co-founder of Whalebone Golf Club, said: “Golf has always had an incredible spirit – the calm, the craft, the challenge – but for too long it hasn’t felt open to everyone.
Some of the outside seating at the venue (Image: Ben Phillips)
“Whalebone Golf Club is about keeping everything that’s great about the game, while removing the barriers that stop people getting involved.
“Whether you’re picking up a club for the first time or you’ve played for years, this is a place where you can come as you are and feel like you belong.”
The relaunch supports the wider drive to open up the sport, aligning with The R&A’s vision of golf as “a sport that everyone can enjoy regardless of age, ability or background”.
The club’s facilities include an 18-hole course, a 25-bay driving range, and beginner-friendly formats.
Visitors can also enjoy Moby Golf (mini-golf), as well as Foot Golf for those who prefer a twist on the traditional game.
Crazy golf is on offer (Image: Ben Phillips)
The club’s slogan is “play as you are”, and there are no dress codes.
An aerial shot of some of the course (Image: Ben Phillips)
Golfers enjoying the facilities (Image: Ben Phillips)