The GolfBIC Members Dinner returns to the Royal Automobile Club 

Tuesday March 24th in 2026 

with Keynote Speach from Mark Darbon

The UK Golf Federation is delighted to announce the upcoming GolfBIC Members Dinner, sponsored by Inrange, taking place at the iconic RAC Club, Pall Mall on Tuesday, 24th March. 

Set in one of London’s most distinguished private members’ clubs, the evening promises to be a standout occasion in the golf industry calendar, bringing together golf club owners, managers, and proprietors from across the UK for an exclusive night of insight, networking, and collaboration.

A highlight of the evening will be a keynote speech from Mark Darbon,  Chief Executive of The R&A and Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Mr Darbon leads the St Andrews-based governing body, which jointly oversees the Rules of Golf, runs The Open and AIG Women’s Open and invests in developing golf around the world. He is also Secretary of the 270 year-old Club which has a global membership of more than 2,400.

 

An experienced sports industry leader, Mr Darbon (46) was formerly CEO of Northampton Saints, the Premiership Rugby club, and led them to their first Premiership title for ten years in 2024. He is also a former senior member of the team leading the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012 and has held senior roles in a number of sports event and marketing companies. Mr Darbon is a keen golfer, playing to a Handicap Index of 2.9.

The support of UK Golf Federation Corporate Partner Inrange elevates the event further, reinforcing its status as a must-attend evening for UKGF members & golf industry professionals seeking meaningful connections and strategic insight within the ever changing landscape of the industry.

Doug Poole, CEO of the UK Golf Federation, commented, "Our GolfBIC Members Dinner is designed to bring our members together in an exceptional setting with an exceptional speaker. With Mark Darbon joining us and the support of Inrange, this will be a memorable and highly valuable evening for anyone leading or managing a golf business.”

Attendance is £95 + VAT for UK Golf Federation members and £185 +VAT for non-members with  places already limited. 

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