They are not giving up on Rugby, despite this season’s Guinness Six nations disappointment but Twickenham Stadium is to temporarily become the flagship venue for a new golf tour arriving in Europe from the United States this summer.

US-based golf company, Stadium Golf Tour, together with Maverick Sports and Entertainment agency have created an experience that allows golfers the chance to play in places that may be close to their hearts but not in a golfing context.

The tour will take place throughout the summer and include five other stadia, including at Louisiana State University but with no details yet of any other European stopovers.

Twickenham will host upwards of 7,000 golfers when the tour arrives there between the 8th and 11th of June. On those dates, the stadium will be transformed into a 9-hole golf course, however with a new format and scoring system.

Instead of just walking around the pitch, the nine tee boxes will be situated on specially constructed platforms situated in the grandstands. Golfers will then hit shots onto the related green situated on the pitch, with a self-scoring system from Eagle to Double Bogie, depending on how close to the hole they get.

The format allows groups of up to eight at a time. In addition to the 9-hole course, golfers will receive access to “The Clubhouse” and booking options will offer access to golf simulators, a putting and chipping challenge, hitting platform and tours of the England Changing Rooms.

Twickenham are also building additional hospitality packages into the experience that allow players to make the most of their time at the stadium.

“This is an incredible partnership, which will turn an 82,000-seater stadium into a visionary, powerful and exciting golf course,” comments Nils Braude, Managing Director, Twickenham Experience Limited.

“We’re delighted to form a pivotal role in such an innovative tour. Everyone at Twickenham will make sure we play our part by offering great hospitality and experience to every one of the golfers that comes and plays at the Home of England Rugby.”

“We wanted to kick off the UK Tour by going to some amazing stadiums with great fan bases,” added Michael Wiggins, president of Stadium Golf Tour said. “So Twickenham Stadium is right on top of the list.”

Tickets will go on general sale at Noon on Thursday, 30th March.