MJ Abbott

18 May 2026

The Kingdom at The Grove opens to the public

This article was written by:

Steve Briggs

Steve Briggs,
Contracts Director (Golf)

01722 716361
steve.briggs@mjabbott.co.uk

The Kingdom at The Grove, a new state-of-the-art golf academy and custom fitting centre built in partnership with TaylorMade Golf and The Grove, officially opened to the public on 15th May 2026.

Offering golfers of all abilities access to TaylorMade Golf’s most advanced performance and custom‑fitting destination outside of the United States, the purpose‑built facility at the luxury Hertfordshire resort spans 8.5 acres and features three state‑of‑the‑art fitting bays, supported by tour‑level technology including TrackMan 4, Foresight GC Quad Max, GEARS motion capture and Quintic putting analysis.

Outdoor performance areas include a 7.4‑acre, 320‑yard grass driving range, an 850‑square‑metre teeing area, and a 4,000‑square‑metre short‑game complex, all designed to replicate elite‑level fitting conditions.

Golf construction specialists MJ Abbott Limited re-constructed the existing driving range tee to accommodate the new building, changed the driving range outfield and constructed the synthetic green bases ready for installation of the artificial surfaces. MJ Abbott also re-constructed the short game academy green, bunkers and surrounds.

Inside, golfers will have access to over 1,800 fitting shafts, including 56 The Kingdom‑exclusive shaft options, alongside TaylorMade’s full custom offering across drivers, woods, irons, wedges and putters. Every fitting experience is delivered by expert TaylorMade The Kingdom Master Fitters and enhanced with premium TP5 golf balls, allowing for world‑class performance fitting.

The facility also boasts its own workshop, so in many case golfers will be able to see their clubs being built and walk away with them on the same day.

For the full story, read the Golf Business News article: Golf Business News – The Kingdom at The Grove opens to the public

The arrival of The Kingdom further strengthens The Grove’s position as one of the UK’s leading golf destinations, combining world-class performance expertise with the luxury resort experience our guests know us for.

Joel Westwell

Director of Golf, The Grove

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