Last week, the British Golf Museum began work on its biggest refurbishment project in its 13 year history. It will be necessary for the Museum to be closed to the public while this work is being done. The Museum staff are planning many exciting changes for visitors in the year ahead.

The windows at the front of the building are to be replaced with a much improved double glazing and a brand new draught lobby. Also, the reception foyer will transformed into a bright, more welcoming space, giving a much greater sense of the history and emotions of golf from the moment a visitor walks through the doors. As part of this, the retail area is being greatly expanded. These changes are aimed to improve the visitors overall experience making it a more pleasurable place to visit.

As well as increasing the retail space, the range of products will be extended and improved to reflect the Museum’s unique and diverse golf collection. Alison Wood, Museum Manager, and her team are currently working on an exciting range of new products which offer the visitor a greater selection of gifts and golf souvenirs. The project is expected to last approximately 12 weeks and the Museum aims to re-open early April 2004. There will be regular updates on the website.