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New ownership at Woodington Lake Golf Club plans fresh vibe at the club

May 7, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

Two redesigned courses and a new youthful vibe are planned for Woodington Lake Golf Club after new owners acquired the Tottenham golf course.

The 36-hole course was recently purchased by Purposeful Golf, making it the third golf club in the company’s portfolio.

Purposeful Golf is led by an ownership team focused on long-term stewardship and sustainable growth. The portfolio also includes Manitou Ridge and National Pines.

“From the moment guests arrive, the pressure should disappear,” said Tim Middleton of Purposeful Golf about the change to a more relaxed atmosphere. “It’s less about traditional rules and more about great golf and atmosphere. We want people to leave saying, ‘That was awesome, and I’m bringing friends next time.’ If it isn’t fun first, we’re doing it wrong.”

The big change in the course is the redesign of the two existing courses.

Previously, to access the back course, golfers had to cross the first and second holes of the course closest to the clubhouse. It is an awkward design as traditionally holes number 9 and 18 finish at the clubhouse.

“We are re-routing both of the courses,” explained Chris McNair, the club’s director of golf operations. “We have the original 18 holes, which is very convenient, and now we’ve got holes 1 and 9, and 10 and 18 that come to the clubhouse, which is normal for a golf course.” 

He added, “The newer golf course was on the back side of the property, and you had to drive through the first two holes of the older course to get there. What we’ve been able to do is blend the two courses. We’ll now have a first hole and an 18th hole that both start and finish at the clubhouse. Our team has gone out and mapped the new course, and we tried to get the feel and flow of it. It’s kind of invigorating because you’re in some wooded areas, then you turn a corner and you’re in dunes or a more links style area, then you come back into the trees. There’s more variety.”

The new design means golfers who are used to playing the course will notice some changes as they navigate the fairways. This will be an exciting way to mix things up.

The two new courses are named The Lake and The Spire.

Woodington Lake Golf Club also wants to change the club’s vibe to make the overall experience more fun and attract a younger demographic to the sport.

The sport lost many younger players over several years. However, during COVID, many younger people rediscovered golf as a great way to get outdoors, play a sport, and socialize.

“We’re going to provide a more youthful, exciting experience,” McNair explained. “We’ll be playing music in the parking lot and on the driving range, and there will be a cool vibe on the patios. It will definitely be more lively and we’re going to relax the dress code.”

He added, “We’re definitely looking to attract some youthful golfers who want to have a good time. What golf is seeing right now is this younger base of golfers ages 25 to 35, who are looking to join golf clubs. They fell in love with the game during COVID, now they are ready to commit and get a membership. They found that golf is good for their mental health, to be outside in open spaces and in nature, and they were doing it with their friends.”

While many golf courses keep younger people out through prohibitive costs and strict rules, Woodington Lake wants to bring them in by easing rules and keeping prices reasonable.

The golf season is just getting underway, and Woodington Lake opened the greens for play on May. 1. 

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