Huntercombe Golf Club has filed proposals aimed at enhancing its facilities for members and strengthening its position within the sport.

The Henley-based venue wants to redesign its current driving range to establish a new practice zone focused on short-game techniques, in a bid to preserve its ranking among the country’s leading 100 courses.

The proposed pitch-and-putt style surfaces would be situated to the north of the main club building and alongside the opening hole, necessitating adjustments to the current driving range tee positions.

According to the club, the aim is to elevate what it offers players while staying ahead in a challenging market, which would support long-term sustainability.

As the sport grows more competitive and larger operators consolidate their holdings, clubs must seize every available chance to keep existing members satisfied and generate additional revenue where feasible, the statement continued.

The club emphasised that golf delivers substantial physical and mental health advantages and stands out for its accessibility across all age groups.

Golf facilities also play a vital role in caring for extensive rural landscapes, maintaining the public footpaths that cross them and providing local job opportunities, both on-site and through associated services.

Should council approval be received, the practice zone would be officially opened during the club’s 125th anniversary events.

The short-game facility would feature a chipping area across rolling terrain, with compact putting surfaces positioned on more level ground.

The scheme requires only limited alterations to the well-established course layout and would broaden access to the sport while encouraging greater participation.