Chief executive Robbie Clyde said it was “particularly pleasing” to see increases in all regions of the country, with the Highlands and Islands and the north-east recording the greatest levels of growth.
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Adult male and adult female membership across Scotland rose steadily at 2.9% and 1.6% respectively, but it was a staggering rise of 28.2% in the number of junior boys taking up membership that led the way. The year-on-year increase in the number of players in this category was 6,075.
Playing membership among junior girls rose by 2.9%. This came in conjunction with the launch last year of Scottish Golf’s Women and Girls Strategy which aims to raise female membership levels, currently at less than 13%, by 50% over the next decade.
During 2025 the number of rounds played by females grew by 14%, mirroring the overall growth in the total number of rounds by all players.
“Clubs and facilities, the places where golf is enjoyed, are at the heart of community life in Scotland, and we will continue to back them with support, guidance and funding,” Mr Clyde said.
“We’ve entered 2026 with continuing vigour to grow the game and ensure anyone who wants to pick up a club has the opportunity to do so and can feel at home and welcomed in our sport.”
Participation in junior golf programmes grew by 55% with 6,800 taking part in 2025. GolfSixes, a team competition for juniors at beginner level, saw 1,500 players from 132 clubs playing in 31 leagues throughout Scotland.