London, England: Sir Nick Faldo and his design company, Faldo Design, have joined forces with Himalayas Golf to launch ‘Golf in Small Spaces’, an initiative designed to bring the game to more people by reimagining where and how it is played.

This collaboration aims to make golf more accessible and enjoyable by developing compact, purpose-built golf facilities suitable for urban environments and areas with limited land availability.

The ‘Golf in Small Spaces’ initiative, which offers the option of real grass, synthetic turf, or hybrid grass/synthetic, features a range of solutions tailored to modern lifestyles, including:

   • Small Spaces Courses: Single or multiple short holes with central tee boxes.

   • Short Courses: Backyard-style layouts inspired by Dave Pelz’s backyard training centre.

   • Putting Courses: Premium designs offering enhanced playability and revenue opportunities.

   • Less Than 18-Hole Courses: Compact 3, 6, 9 or 12-hole layouts.

   • Indoor Practice Areas: Simulators, putting greens and short game zones for year-round practice and instruction.

   • Smart Ranges: Driving ranges featuring smart design elements like water recirculation and automatic ball collection. 

Six-time Major champion Faldo said: “Golf in Small Spaces provides functional and sustainable solutions for golf outside of conventional green grass courses. I am thrilled to bring this to life with Paul Jansen and Himalayas Golf.” 

Jansen, President of Himalayas Golf, emphasised the initiative’s potential impact.

He said: “Traditional golf takes a long time, requires a lot of land, and can be intimidating for newcomers. ‘Golf in Small Spaces’ offers an accessible alternative – shorter formats that need less space and it helps players build skills. It’s about making the game more inviting and sustainable for everyone.”

*Faldo Design is an Associate Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.