The Hertsmere

Branding a New Era of Golf – Where Nature Meets Precision

The Challenge

When Radlett Park Golf Course began its transformation, it wasn’t just a renovation – it was a reinvention.

New name. New facilities. New food and drink offering.

And, most importantly – a fresh vision for what a golf destination could be.

One not just for seasoned players, but for families, first-timers, and nature lovers. Less about tradition – more about energy, accessibility, and open space.

But to bring that vision to life, they needed more than a smart logo. They needed a brand that felt like a breath of fresh air.

The Hertsmere logo and colours
The Hertsmere window branding

THE APPROACH

We began with a positioning truth: Golf in harmony with nature.

From that came an identity rooted in simplicity and symbolism.

The logo? A quiet masterstroke.

At first glance: a golf ball on a tee. Look again: it’s a tree – grounded, expansive, full of potential. That duality – precision and peace, structure and soul – became the heart of the visual system.

We extended the brand across:

  • Apparel and merch – understated, wearable, and built for everyday play
  • Signage and wayfinding – modern, calming, and effortlessly clear
  • Brand brochure – showcasing more than just the course, but the culture

Clean. Confident. Designed to be worn, used, and remembered.

The Hertsmere full branding package
The Hertsmere pamphlet designs

The Impact

Today, The Hertsmere doesn’t just sound different – it looks and feels different too.

  • A stunning 18-hole course set in 180 acres of countryside
  • A Toptracer-powered range drawing everyone from pros to beginners
  • A food and drink offering designed to turn a quick round into a full day out

It’s a new kind of golfing experience – relaxed, refined, and deeply in tune with its environment.

Every detail now aligns – from the tee marker to the typography. Because when a brand truly matches its mission, it doesn’t just welcome people in. It makes them want to stay.

“We approached xHeight to help us develop our brand guidelines and associated imagery. They produced a series of image proposals for us which were well received resulting in us choosing what is probably the best logo for a golf course business as well as implementing brand identity guidelines across the whole business.”

Stuart Ritchie
Director, Hertsmere Golf Limited