TaylorMade Golf on Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026

Taylor Made Basingstoke team <i>(Image: Taylor Made)</i>
Taylor Made Basingstoke team (Image: Taylor Made)
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A Basingstoke employer has been named one of the UK’s best places to work.

TaylorMade Golf, which has been based in the town for more than 30 years and employs 190 people across the UK, earned a spot on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 list.

The award recognises companies that excel in employee engagement, workplace culture, and leadership, using independent survey data capturing real employee feedback.

David Silvers, vice president and managing director EMEAP at TaylorMade Golf, said: "Being recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work is a significant achievement for TaylorMade and a reflection of the culture we have built together.

Taylor Made Basingstoke team (Image: Taylor Made)

"We are committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative, and high-energy culture where our people can thrive, develop, and contribute to the continued growth of the brand."

The company, known for its golf equipment and innovation in sports technology, says its success is driven by the people behind its products, services, and customer support.

TaylorMade Golf’s European headquarters are based in Basingstoke, and the company employs 190 people in the UK.

The Sunday Times list, powered by WorkL, uses independent survey data capturing real employee feedback.

A spokesman said: "recognising the company’s continued commitment to fostering a high-performance culture centred on innovation, inclusion and employee wellbeing.

"It also highlights TaylorMade Golf as a valued employer within the Basingstoke community."

Lord Mark Price, founder of WorkL, praised this year’s honourees.

He said: "I’m absolutely delighted for this year's winners of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, powered by WorkL.

"Many brilliant companies entered the Awards in the hopes of being recognised, so it’s a real achievement to have made the list.

"WorkL are proud to power these Awards and support organisations in retaining and recruiting the very best employees."

TaylorMade Golf is headquartered in California, but its European base has remained in Basingstoke for more than three decades.

The company produces golf clubs, balls, accessories, and apparel, and is known for product lines including Qi4D drivers, TP5/TP5x golf balls, and P·Series irons.

TaylorMade sponsors a number of professional golfers, including Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Nelly Korda, and Tommy Fleetwood.

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