Huxley Golf
Huxley Golf is a British specialist manufacturer and installer of all-weather artificial golf surfaces — putting greens, tee turf, practice mats, and practice nets — serving commercial golf venues, academies, and affluent private golfers across the UK, China, and the Middle East.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersWarnford, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Huxley Golf does
Huxley Golf is a British specialist manufacturer and installer of all-weather artificial golf surfaces, headquartered in Warnford, Hampshire, UK, and operating as a division of the family-owned Huxley parent company (founded 1946). The company's product portfolio spans commercial and residential offerings: Premier Tee Turf, Premier Tee Turf 2, Premier Nylon Golf Green, Premier Putting Turf, Premier Iron Play Turf, and Premier Leisure Turf surfaces, alongside Hux Mat 350, Hux Mat 350 Black, and Hux Mat 400 practice mats, plus modular putting greens, caged practice nets, and Hux Base rubber foundation systems. Underlying technology relies on engineered nylon and polypropylene synthetic turf formulations with specific yarn types, face weights, tufting gauges, and stitch rates, complemented by the proprietary Huxley Turfill integrated filler to achieve true ball roll and stimpmeter speeds of 7-11.
The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining hardware sales (individual mats and accessories priced £58-£813), bespoke commercial installation services (typically £5,000-£250,000+ per project depending on size, complexity, and site conditions), and a PGA professional referral scheme generating affiliate revenue. Customer segments include golf courses and academies, driving ranges, private affluent golfers, schools and universities, and corporate event organisers, with installation timelines ranging from 1-2 weeks for small greens to 5+ weeks for multi-area projects. Distribution is multi-channel: direct UK sales force, regional PGA-affiliated distributors, wholly-owned China subsidiary (Shanghai, established 2014), and a Middle East operation via DG Golf LLC in Dubai. The company holds Official Supplier status with The PGA, English Golf Union, Golf Union of Wales, and Scottish Golf Union, and serves marquee customers including St Andrews Links, Celtic Manor Resort, Jumeirah Golf Estates, The Els Club Dubai, PING European Headquarters, Titleist Fitting Centre, and Sky Sports.
The company is family-owned with no disclosed external funding, employs 11-50 people globally, and reports 25+ years of industry presence. Customer surveys of 140 commercial clients indicate 100% satisfaction with Premier Tee Turf meeting or exceeding expectations, 93%+ durability ratings, 80% extremely satisfied overall, 87% excellent service ratings, and 90%+ reporting operational improvements post-installation. Products installed 20+ years ago remain in service, supporting a long-tail maintenance and replacement revenue opportunity.
Huxley Golf firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Huxley Golf
- Legal name
- Huxley Golf
- Website
- https://huxleygolf.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Huxley Golf is a British specialist manufacturer and installer of all-weather artificial golf surfaces — putting greens, tee turf, practice mats, and practice nets — serving commercial golf venues, academies, and affluent private golfers across the UK, China, and the Middle East.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Huxley Golf industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Artificial Golf Surfaces & Practice Equipment
- NAICS
- Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920)
- SIC
- Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Golf Simulators, Nets & Practice Equipment Retail (CRAMAGAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD), Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)
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Where Huxley Golf is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Warnford
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Huxley Golf business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Artificial Golf Surface Products: Sale of all-weather artificial turf products including golf mats (Hux Mat 350, Hux Mat 400, Hux Mat 350 Black), practice tees, putting greens, golf greens, modular putting greens, chipping stations, base systems, ball trays, and accessories. Products range from £58 to £813 for individual items.
- Professional Installation Services: Complete design, planning, and installation service for commercial and residential artificial golf greens and practice areas. Installation timelines vary from 1-2 weeks for small greens to 5+ weeks for large multi-area projects. Pricing typically from £5,000 to £250,000+ for bespoke installations.
- Referral Scheme Revenue: PGA professionals and other partners can earn referral fees (e.g., £500 per successful referral) for introducing clients who proceed with installations, creating an indirect revenue stream through partnerships.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hux Mat 350 Black - Professional golf practice mat for indoor/simulator use |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hux Mat 400 - Premium all-weather golf mat for heavy use |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hux Ball Tray - Driving range ball tray accessory |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hux Base - Rubber mat base for golf mats |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hux Base 350 System - Complete indoor/covered bay solution |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hux Base 400 System - Professional driving range system |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hux Base PTT2 System - Premier Tee Turf 2 system |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 4 X 6 Portable Modular Golf Chipping Green Station |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Bespoke Green Installation |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels9 records
Huxley Golf product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Huxley Golf designs, supplies, and installs all-weather artificial golf surfaces and equipment for commercial golf facilities, academies, driving ranges, schools, and residential customers. Core products include Premier Tee Turf variants, Premier Nylon Golf Green, Premier Putting Turf, Premier Iron Play Turf, Hux Mat series practice mats, Hux Base systems, modular putting greens, and caged practice nets — supported by full design, planning, and professional installation services.
Product overview
Huxley Golf is a British company offering a comprehensive portfolio of artificial all-weather golf surfaces and equipment for both commercial and residential use. The product line is organized as physical surface systems rather than a software platform. Commercial offerings include golf course tees and practice tees (Premier Tee Turf, Premier Tee Turf 2), commercial driving range mats (Hux Mat 350, Hux Mat 400), putting greens, target greens, practice nets, teaching academy solutions, school/university installations, pathways and lawns, and corporate event solutions. The consumer/home range includes home golf greens, short game greens, modular putting greens, practice nets, and home courses. Key product systems include the Hux Mat series (350, 350 Black, 400) sold as standalone mats or bundled with the Hux Base rubber foundation and Ball Tray in complete systems (Hux Base 350 System, Hux Base 400 System, Hux Base PTT2 System). Surface types span Premier Nylon Golf Green, Premier Iron Play Turf, Premier Putting Turf, Premier Tee Turf variants, and Premier Leisure Turf. All products are characterized as low-maintenance, all-weather surfaces designed to replicate natural grass performance year-round.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Huxley Golf Premier Tee Turf: All-weather golf practice tee surface.
- Huxley Golf Premier Putting Green
- Hux Mat
- Hux Base System
Products and services
- Commercial Golf Course Tees & Practice Tees New-generation all-weather artificial turf designed for golf course tees and practice tees, providing realistic feel and durability across all weather conditions for commercial venues.
- Commercial Driving Range Golf Mats Driving range golf mats designed for consistent, realistic, and professional practice experience year-round, suitable for hitting bays, practice tees, and driving range facilities.
- Commercial Putting Greens Tournament-quality synthetic putting greens that receive full golf shots while delivering true ball roll at realistic speeds, suitable for indoor or outdoor installation at golf courses, driving ranges, and academies.
- Golf Academy Teaching Mats, Greens & Nets Complete range of teaching mats, greens, and nets for golf academies providing realistic, durable, and low-maintenance solutions for teaching facilities.
- Artificial Turf for Schools & Universities All-weather artificial turf solutions for educational institutions, providing practice facilities that require no specialist greenkeeper knowledge and are virtually maintenance free.
- Caged Practice Nets Professional golf practice nets for both indoor and outdoor use, providing safe and focused training environments at commercial golf facilities.
- Commercial Golf Practice Mat Base Systems Commercial-grade rubber mat base systems for golf practice mats with anti-skid design, compatible with Huxley turf products for indoor simulator bays and covered driving range installations.
- Corporate Golf Event Solutions Golf surface solutions for corporate events and hospitality, providing professional-quality practice and playing surfaces for corporate golf occasions.
- Golf Course Pathways & Lawns Artificial turf for golf course pathways and lawns, creating clean usable access routes and aesthetically pleasing areas in all seasons.
- Driving Range Target Greens Target greens for driving range installations, providing realistic short-game practice areas within driving range facilities.
- Home Golf Greens All-weather home golf greens designed for ultimate versatility, realistically receiving approach shots from up to 150 yards with true playing experience, providing year-round practice without pitch marks.
- Home Short Game Greens Exclusive short-game surfaces developed for home use through extensive research, offering realistic reception for putting and chipping from short distances.
- Home Golf Courses Complete home golf course installations for gardens, providing comprehensive golf practice and playing environments at private residences.
- Home Practice Nets Home golf practice nets that can be fully installed for private practice, allowing work with irons and woods for complete golf practice sessions.
- Hux Mat 350 Professional all-weather golf practice mat crafted with nylon memory retention that delivers a realistic fairway feel, suitable for home practice, driving ranges, and covered bays, and recommended by leading coaches and tour professionals.
- Hux Mat 350 Black All-weather golf practice mat offering the same performance as the Hux Mat 350 with a black trim finish, compatible with simulator systems and suited to indoor simulator setups and covered driving range bays.
- Hux Mat 400 The most durable all-weather golf practice mat from Huxley Golf, engineered for heavy use in varied weather conditions with dense nylon fibres, providing a realistic feel suitable for indoor and outdoor use by venues such as the Royal Automobile Club and Sky Sports golf studio.
- Hux Base Professional-grade rubber mat base with anti-skid surround that protects against weathering and wear, with a portable design for easy transport and rotation, compatible with Huxley Golf mats indoors or outdoors.
- Hux Base 350 System Complete golf mat system bundling Hux Mat 350, Hux Rubber Base, and Golf Ball Tray, recommended for professional or personal use and ideal for indoor simulators and covered driving range bays.
- Hux Base 400 System Complete professional driving range system bundling Hux Mat 400, Hux Rubber Base, and Ball Tray, designed for highly durable commercial use due to the dense nylon fibres.
- Hux Base PTT2 System Golf practice mat system bundling Huxley Rubber Base, Golf Ball Tray, and Premier Tee Turf 2 with second-generation Polypropylene Tee Turf, requiring no infill and delivering a natural turf feel for venues including St Andrews.
- Premier Tee Turf High-specification all-weather tee turf providing realistic ball-striking characteristics, accepting tee pegs anywhere on the surface, suitable for both irons and woods, and validated by survey outcomes showing 100% of commercial clients rate it as meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Premier Tee Turf 2 Second-generation all-weather tee turf with improved specifications. Balls can be played straight off the surface or from a standard tee peg pushed into the pile, requiring no infill, looking, feeling, and playing like natural turf.
- Premier Nylon Golf Green Tournament-quality nylon putting green surface used for professional installations, providing superb ball reception and durability for full golf shots and chips while delivering true ball roll for putting.
- Premier Putting Turf All-weather putting surface designed to mirror natural golf greens with the most consistent ball roll, used for indoor and outdoor putting green installations.
- Premier Iron Play Turf Specialized synthetic turf surface designed for iron-play practice, allowing players to hit full iron shots with realistic ball-turf interaction.
- Premier Leisure Turf Leisure turf for surrounds and non-play areas, providing attractive and durable artificial grass for garden and landscape applications around golf facilities.
- 4 x 6 Portable Modular Golf Chipping Green Station Portable modular chipping green station with fast setup and dismantle, suitable for indoor or outdoor use, complete with pre-cut artificial golf turf ideal for varying chipping distances.
- Modular Putting Greens Portable modular greens available in a range of shapes and sizes, can be fully installed for indoor or outdoor use, providing flexible practice solutions.
- Bespoke Green Design & Installation Service Complete design, planning, and installation service for commercial and residential artificial golf greens and practice areas, with installation timelines from 1-2 weeks for small greens to 5+ weeks for large multi-area projects.
Quantifiable outcome
- 100% of surveyed commercial clients said Premier Tee Turf meets or exceeds expectations for playability and realism
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Companies that use Huxley Golf
Customer profileNamed customers29 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Huxley Golf technology and API
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
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App detail
Feature5 records
Huxley Golf partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- The PGAflagshipOfficial Supplier relationship with the Professional Golfers' Association, extended for three years. Provides surfaces for PGA National Training Academy. Company has worked with PGA since late 1990s. Robert Maxfield, Joint Chief Operating Officer of The PGA stated they recognize Huxley as 'leader in their field' with impressive integrity, customer service, and extensive range.
- English Golf Union (EGU) / National Golf Centre at Woodhall SpacoreOfficial Supplier to the English Golf Union's National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa. First commissioned in 1998 for installations. The National Golf Centre continues to use Huxley Golf surfaces for training England's Elite squads on short game and practice range areas. EGU serves over 1,900 golf clubs and 740,000 club members.
- Golf Union of Wales / Wales GolfcoreOfficial Supplier to the Golf Union of Wales (now Wales Golf) for artificial practice tees and all-weather golf greens at Welsh National Centres of Excellence. Installed all-weather surfaces at all five centers including three large golf greens and three large practice tees at The Celtic Manor Resort in 2008 (venue for 2010 Ryder Cup).
- Scottish Golf UnioncoreOfficial Supplier to the Scottish Golf Union, providing all-weather golf surfaces for training and development programs across Scotland.
- PINGcoreCollaborated with PING to create three new VIP fitting bays at their European Custom Fitting Centre at Gainsborough Golf Club. Total surface area of 43ft x 15ft using Iron Play Turf and Premier Tee Turf flanked by Premier Leisure Turf. Mike Lea, European Fitting and Education Manager stated they conduct up to 5,000 fittings yearly and surface durability was important consideration.
- The R&AminorSupported The R&A Swingzone at the 2016 Open Championship (Royal Troon) for the sixth consecutive year. Provided a 24ft x 36ft all-weather putting green for PGA professionals to coach spectators. Demonstrates support for golf development initiatives.
- GolfTEC Hong KongcoreInstalled two modular putting greens at the GolfTEC centre in Admiralty, Hong Kong. Includes 1,000 sq.ft outdoor rooftop green using Premier Nylon Outdoor Putting Green Turf with Huxley Turfill, and a 12ft x 18ft indoor green with Championship Indoor Putting Turf. GolfTEC is the world's largest golf tuition company having delivered over 6 million lessons globally.
- Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa at St AndrewscorePartnered with Old Course Hotel to install a Premier All-Weather Putting Green at the Caddie School for Soldiers garden. The Scottish charity helps veterans from America, Canada and the UK work through physical injuries and PTSD while learning caddie skills at St Andrews. Green measures 20ft x 15ft with four holes and Premier Fringe 35 surround.
- FairWeather Golf AcademycoreInstalled large 20ft x 15ft indoor putting green with Premier Nylon Putting Green Turf and integrated Huxley Turfill at UK's most cutting-edge indoor training academy in Camberley, Surrey. Also surfaced six Golf Tech simulators. Facility includes RoboGolfPro training robots, TrackMan, Boditrak, and K-Vest technology.
- World of GolfcoreCreated two features at World of Golf's new Performance Centre in New Malden. Installed two 6ft x 6ft Premier Tee Turf 2 mats fringed by 172 sq.ft of Huxley Golf Leisure Turf in video analysis suite with balance plate. Also installed large 16ft x 4ft Modular Putting Green with SAM PuttLab system.
- Jumeirah Golf EstatescoreInstalled new practice tee measuring 148ft x 12ft at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai ahead of European Tour Race to Dubai finale. Uses Huxley Premier Tee Turf laid over aggregate base with superb ball striking characteristics. Home to Middle East's only European Tour Performance Institute and hosts annual Race to Dubai.
- The Els Club DubaicorePartnered with The Els Club Dubai (Managed by Troon Golf) to enhance guest experience with driving range practice facilities and Claude Harmon III Performance Golf Academy. Close to 100 meters of artificial surface with foundation construction and surrounding interlock.
- DG Golf LLCcoreManaging partner David Gray operates Huxley Golf Middle East through DG Golf LLC, distributing and installing Huxley Golf products across the Middle East region.
- Song Tan / Huxley Golf ChinacoreHuxley Golf China established in 2014, based in Shanghai, serving as the exclusive distributor for Chinese market. Advises, designs, supplies and installs all-weather greens, tees, practice nets, pathways, modular greens, and practice mats for commercial and domestic use across China.
- Simon Townend / Huxley Golf NortherncoreSimon Townend PGA Professional operates Huxley Golf Northern - West, covering the North West of England. Distributor provides consultation, installation, and after-sales support for regional customers.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Huxley Golf competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Fiberbuilt Golf: Fiberbuilt Golf is a manufacturer of golf practice mats and hitting stations used at homes, ranges, and academies - directly comparable to Huxley's Hux Mat 350/400 product line and serving similar B2C/B2B segments.
- SYNLawn: SYNLawn is a major US-headquartered manufacturer and installer of synthetic turf for residential, commercial, and golf applications including putting greens and practice surfaces - directly overlapping with Huxley's commercial and home golf offerings.
- Southwest Greens: Southwest Greens is a franchised network specializing in synthetic putting greens, lawns, and golf practice surfaces for residential and commercial customers, making it a direct peer in both product category and go-to-market approach.
- ForeverLawn: ForeverLawn manufactures and installs premium synthetic turf solutions including golf greens, playgrounds, and pet turf via a franchise network across North America - overlapping with Huxley's specialty golf turf offering.
- Tour Links: Tour Links designs and installs residential backyard putting greens using synthetic turf - directly comparable to Huxley's Home Golf Greens and modular putting green product line for the residential golfer segment.
- Big Moss Putting Greens: Big Moss designs and sells indoor/outdoor putting greens and golf practice equipment for homes - overlapping with Huxley's Golf at Home range and modular putting green offerings.
Regional players
- Sports Turf Company: A UK-based installer of artificial sports surfaces including football pitches, rugby, and golf surfaces - comparable as a UK-headquartered synthetic sports surface specialist serving similar institutional buyers.
- Easigrass: Easigrass is a UK-based installer of artificial grass for gardens, schools, and sports surfaces including golf greens - directly comparable as a domestic-UK competitor operating in the same installation-led model.
Broad incumbents
- AstroTurf: AstroTurf is a long-established manufacturer of synthetic turf surfaces across sports and recreation - an incumbent with overlapping capability in the broader artificial sports surface category that Huxley competes in.
- FieldTurf (Tarkett): FieldTurf is a large, established manufacturer of synthetic turf for stadiums, sports facilities, and landscape applications - a broader incumbent whose scale and breadth overlap with Huxley's sports-surface category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights6 records
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Huxley Golf leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Huxley Golf subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Huxley Golf funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Huxley Golf
What does Huxley Golf do?
Huxley Golf designs, supplies, and installs all-weather artificial golf surfaces and equipment for commercial golf facilities, academies, driving ranges, schools, and residential customers. Core products include Premier Tee Turf variants, Premier Nylon Golf Green, Premier Putting Turf, Premier Iron Play Turf, Hux Mat series practice mats, Hux Base systems, modular putting greens, and caged practice nets — supported by full design, planning, and professional installation services.
Is Huxley Golf a public or private company?
Huxley Golf is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Huxley Golf founded?
Huxley Golf was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Huxley Golf based?
Huxley Golf is headquartered in Warnford, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Huxley Golf make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Artificial Golf Surface Products are the primary driver. The others are professional Installation Services and referral Scheme Revenue.
Who are Huxley Golf's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Fiberbuilt Golf, SYNLawn, Southwest Greens, ForeverLawn, Tour Links and Big Moss Putting Greens. Regional players are Sports Turf Company and Easigrass. Broad incumbents are AstroTurf and FieldTurf (Tarkett).
Does Huxley Golf have an API?
No public API is recorded for Huxley Golf.
What industry is Huxley Golf in?
Huxley Golf's product category is Artificial Golf Surfaces & Practice Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMAGAI, Golf Simulators, Nets & Practice Equipment Retail, with a secondary code of MPAKAEAD, Golf Courses & Golf Facilities. Its NAICS code is 33992 and its SIC code is 3949.