Former TOWIE star Mark Wright has released one of the best Instagram videos this Christmas as he has shown off the latest toy he has added to his self-build home.
In a comical mock video based on the famous Love Actually cue card scene, he unveils his love for his... golf clubs.
The reveal shows he has renovated his dining room to become his new golf simulator play area, which he says is his "best Christmas present ever," and it seems he isn't the only one to be enamoured by the simulator trend, with the market experiencing a boom in the UK.
Wright re-enacts Love Actually scene
In the full Instagram video, Wright recreates the iconic Love Actually moment, holding up cue cards including one that reads: “If you can’t say it at Christmas when can you? To me you are perfect…” before revealing the real focus of his affection - his golf clubs and the newly converted simulator room.
However, Michelle Keegan wasn’t quite as keen on the latest addition to the pairs £3.5 million self-build transformation, responding: “‘Golf season’ was meant to be over with!? 🤯😡 Where’s my dining table???”
Mark Wright even garnered the attention of Professional PGA golfer and Major winner Justin Rose, who also joined the fun, joking: “Love it @wrighty_ but have you sorted the dinner table out for @michkeegan yet?!?! 🫣🤣”
Mark Wright's "favourite Christmas present ever"
After setting up the simulator, Wright wasted no time getting stuck in, and it didn’t take long for the results to come. Sharing his first session, he told fans: “5 holes in and I’ve banged a hole in 1 ⛳️ get in!!”
He went on to call the simulator his ultimate festive gift, writing: “38 years have gone by and I can confirm my @foresighteurope launch monitor and sim is my favourite Christmas present ever!!”
It marks the latest transformation in his self-build after he recently revealed his holiday-themed entrance, showing just how much he’s embraced his love of golf, even if it meant sacrificing the dining room table for the foreseeable future.
Wright isn't the only one excited about golf simulators
Mark Wright’s decision to transform his dining room into a full Foresight golf simulator shows a growing trend amongst UK homeowners to adopt golf simulators in their homes.
A 2025 Opinium survey found that 91% of UK golfers see simulators as a great way to bring new players into the sport, while 55% of UK adults say they are a fun social activity with friends or family - rising to 67% among 18–34-year-olds.
The UK golf-simulator market reflects this growing interest. According to Credence Research, in 2024 the UK global golf simulator market was valued at around £130 million, and this is expected to nearly double by 2032.
For homeowners, Wright’s setup is a perfect example of how a spare room or dining space can be converted into a practical and enjoyable lifestyle upgrade - combining sport, entertainment, and socialising, all under one roof, even if Michelle doesn't agree.
