Five Iron Golf celebrated the launch of its first UK venue with a Grand VIP Opening Party at its London Broadgate location on 14 September 2026. The event marked the arrival of the indoor golf and entertainment brand in the country, with the celebration hosted by the presenters of the Golf Is Ruining My Life podcast.
VIP Party Highlights
The party gave guests the opportunity to experience an evening of virtual golf, interactive multi-sports, complimentary drinks, food, competitions, and entertainment. Comedians Tom Green and Tom Price, presenters of the comedy sports podcast, entertained attendees throughout the night.
Guests enjoyed complimentary drinks and food while exploring the 6,900-square-foot venue and trying out its state-of-the-art Trackman simulator bays. Beyond golf, attendees could challenge friends at various games, including footgolf, zombie dodgeball, disc golf, hockey, bowling, basketball, clay pigeon shooting, and football challenges such as penalties, free-kicks, and target practice.
Competitions and Prizes
There was also competition on the golf side, with guests invited to participate in a Closest to the Pin contest, battling it out for prizes on the night. The event aimed to showcase the venue's diverse offerings, which go beyond traditional golf.
Eric Parker, CEO of Five Iron Golf, said: “The response since we opened our doors in London has been incredibly encouraging. We’ve loved seeing golfers, first-timers, colleagues and groups of friends all embrace what Five Iron is about. We’re building something that goes well beyond traditional golf, a place where people can play, eat, drink, compete and spend time together, and this party is a chance to celebrate that with London.”
Venue and Expansion Plans
The venue has been designed as a new social and entertainment destination for London, bringing together sport, games, food, drinks, and live entertainment in one place. Located at Broadgate Circle, 1 Finsbury Avenue, this is Five Iron Golf's first UK venue.
Five Iron Golf began in New York in 2017 and has since grown into a global indoor golf and entertainment brand with more than 50 locations across 20 US states and seven countries. The London venue is the first under plans to open 10 Five Iron Golf locations across the UK.
