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Golf Club Talk UK

Leighton Walker

This show provides an entertaining and informative look at Golf Club life in the UK featuring the latest news and information. The show features interviews with the people that make things happen in the industry but also provides listeners with reviews of clubs that are at the top of their game. Largely the show will be aimed at people working in the golf industry and who govern clubs. It will aim to provide best practices and take a positive and forward thinking look at where golf clubs are

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All Episodes

33:50

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - BRS on Q1 Data

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2022/04/28

Along with Gavin Robinson of GCMA we welcome Karen and Kevin from BRS to talk Q1 data for member play. Many in the industry will be keen to see how 2022 performs against 2021 but perhaps just as importantly, against pre-COVID 2019. Initially the trends still look very positive but will it continue? This is a must listen for anyone who wants to keep their finger on the utilisation pulse and be able to react for the rest of 2022. Thanks to Kevin, Karen and Gavin for joining.

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Richard Leeves & Mark Pearson - GCTUK 62

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2022/04/11

In this episode and after a catch up between Leighton & Eddie, Golf Club Talk UK share some time with Richard Leeves [GM Chestfield Golf Club] Richard shares his journey and his first two years in the role as GM at Chestfield GC, including the initial challenges of starting the role through Covid. How he is influencing the change of culture within his team. The challenges of managing a 15th century clubhouse property as well as things he has learned on his career pathway in taking his first role

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38:31

Isaiah Mwesige: Afriyea Golf Academy - GCTUK 61

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2022/03/21

What a great episode we have for you as we're joined by Isaiah Mwesige from the Afriyea Golf Academy in Uganda. This Golf Academy is changing young lives in Uganda through providing an entry into the game of Golf but much, much more than that.... education, employment prospects and also learning about the environment. Isaiah talks us through his journey into the game as well as the inspiration behind starting the Academy. He also mentions some of the success stories that have arisen and the

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01:03:01

Steve Vinnicombe & BRS/Golf Genius on Competitions...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2022/03/09

Two interviews on episode 60 - Eddie chats with Steve Vinnicombe, General Manager/Head Golf Professional at Bedford & County Golf Club. Steve shares his exciting journey, how he combines the diverse role responsisbilities as General Manager, Head Professional, Golf Coach. Steve is energetic and illustrates his passion in adding to the community spirit at the club while driving the strategic objectives. Leighton is then joined by GCTUK sponsors - BRS in conjunction with Golf Genius. One year into

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Michael Sawicki, Royal Birkdale - GCTUK 59

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2022/02/26

Leighton makes a trip to Liverpool and the "Golf Coast" to visit the Managing Secretary of Royal Birkdale, Michael Sawicki. Michael has had a very steady progression through teh Golf Management ranks to find himself at this great club. We discuss his journey to Royal Birkdale but then also go into more depth about the club itself but also some of the things that go with hosting the Open Championship. While the next one may be some years away at Royal Birkdale, the planning is constant and

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35:21

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - GCMA Mentor

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2022/02/16

On the first episode of GCMA Insights for 2022, we feature the GCMA Mentor programe released in late 2021 and due to commence in May 2022. The scheme is designed to draw on the best in our industry to nurture the next generation of industry professionals. Leighton is joined by Tom Brooke, CEO of GCMA along with four of the new mentors (listed below) and Biddy Lloyd Jones and Keith Maynard who have been training the mentors. Future mentees will be able to benefit from this training but also the

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Amelia Lewis on Surveys - GCTUK 58

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2022/02/02

Following Leighton & Eddie's catch up, we talk to Amelia Lewis from Players 1st to deep-dive into member and guest surveys including the results, benefits, how best to frame your surveys and how to use the information to assist member retention. Players 1st is the world’s leading supplier of Customer Experience solutions specifically designed to help golf operators retain and recruit members by helping clubs gain a better understanding of members' wants, needs and opinions on what's on offer

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01:32:46

Doug Poole and Your Golf Travel - GCTUK 57

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2022/01/11

Great to be back for 2022 and we kick off then year with two interviews. Following a catch up with Eddie and Leighton, Eddie speaks to Doug Poole, Chief Executive of the UK Golf Federation. The UK Golf federation represent proprietary and commercial minded clubs and driving ranges across the UK https://www.ukgolffederation.com/home Doug gives us a run down of what's happening at the federation as well as his own time at the helm following an interesting career in the Golf Industry. Leighton then

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01:04:27

Leighton & Eddie + BRS on Member Utilisation - GCTUK 56

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2021/12/22

On the last episode for 2021, Eddie and Leighton have a good catch up and a look back at 2021 including favourite episodes. They then pull their crystal balls out for a look forward to 2022. Following the intro, we're joined by our sponsors BRS. Karen Moss and Kevin Murray provide some hugely valuable data on member utilisation numbers. This is on the back of the August episode where visitor play was covered. Numbers of member rounds are compared with 2020, but more importantly 2019 which is a

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59:42

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - 2021 Conference Episode

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2021/12/09

On this episode of GCMA Insights, we feature a recap of the GCMA conference held at Wyboston Lakes in November. Leighton attended the conference, not only for some education but also to carry out some interviews with attendees, suppliers and presenters. The event was a big success and Tom Brooke starts the show by giving us his views on why it was so successful. The three key topics of sustainability, wellbeing and technology hit the mark with attendees with a great education program. We were

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59:01

Royal Norwich - GCTUK 55

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2021/11/27

After a long awaited visit to Royal Norwich, Leighton sits down in the Clubhouse with David Coventry - Chairman, and James Stanley - CEO of Royal Norwich. After 9 holes and some Lunch, the trio talk through the Royal Norwich story, with David explaining the back-story and James taking us through the present and what’s to come! David has been at the heart of the move from the former site since the 1980’s. This is a great story all round and one which all in the industry should listen to, not least

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39:31

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Wellbeing

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2021/11/10

GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK covers Wellbeing this time. One of the three key themes at the GCMA Conference, the wellbeing of those working in the Golf industry is explored by Debbie Kleiner, a workplace wellbeing consultant. Leighton and Debbie are also joined by Tom Brooke - CEO of GCMA, Craig Cotterill – Commercial Partnerships Manager and Gareth Morgan – GM of Long Ashton Golf Club. We get some very diverse and honest views on experiences of mental health issues and signs that something

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46:50

GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK - Technology

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2021/11/03

It's our 3rd episode of GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK and the topic is Technology. Leighton is joined by Gavin Robinson of GCMA, Craig Higgs of Golf Genius and Rob Corcoran from The Revenue Club. Leading up to the GCMA Conference from 21st - 23rd November, the group give a flavour of how improving your technology can improve the customers experience, but also the experience of those running clubs. There are questions like - Is Golf behind on technology because the members don't demand it?,

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01:38:27

BRS on EPOS & Gary Stangoe - GCTUK 54

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2021/10/28

We're back with episode 54 and Leighton Walker has the two interviews this week. First up is Lesley from BRS talking about EPOS systems, in particular the newly released BRS EPOS system. David Brimble, owner of Hinksey Heights GC, near Oxford, also joins to talk about his experience utilising the new BRS system and how it integrates perfectly with the membership and tee management software. The second interview is with Gary Stangoe, GM of The Caversham, Home of Reading Golf Club. Gary walks us

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48:35

GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK - Sustainability

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2021/10/19

It's our 2nd episode of GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK and the topic is Sustainability. Leighton is joined by Gavin Robinson of GCMA, Jonathan Smith of GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf and Liam Greasley of Green Club Energy. After starting at a broad level the discussion moves on to how Golf Clubs in particular can become more aware of sustainability, but also how they can minimise their impact. This includes getting buy-in from key decision makers. Liam explains practical measures clubs

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01:19:50

Louis Booth & Ian Irving - GCTUK 53

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2021/10/13

After a catch up from Eddie and Leighton we roll into two interviews. Louis Booth is forging a great young career at the age of only 26! Louis has been in place as General Manager at Lincoln Golf Club for around 18 months and is already making his mark having come through COVID in good stead and now looking to develop the club's facilities, team and service. Louis talks about his progression from University in Cornwall into the Golf industry. There's some really impressive words and advice from

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01:01:59

Ryder Cup Special - GCTUK 52

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2021/09/22

A unique episode of Golf Club Talk UK this week with a Europe v USA Ryder Cup preview interview. After Leighton & Eddie catch up for a chat, Eddie is then joined in the blue camp by Gregor Jamieson, Scottish native and Director of Golf at Lake Nona and representing USA in the red camp is Keith Stewart of the Pro Show and former guest of the show. The guys break down the upcoming Ryder Cup to be held at Whistling Straits and argue the merits of both teams chances. This is a fun episode and we

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47:07

JeremyTomlinson, England Golf - GCTUK 51

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2021/09/10

Leighton & Eddie have the pleasure of being joined by Jeremy Tomlinson this week for a fascinating interview and an insight into what's happening at England Golf. Jeremy talks about the early days of his tenure, England Golf's Strategic Plan, sustainability, the Independent Golfer and much more. Jeremy is very open and it leads to some great discussion. England Golf - https://www.englandgolf.org/ Thanks to our sponsor - BRS Golf https://www.brsgolf.com/web/

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45:48

Playing Numbers & Utilisation with BRS - GCTUK 50

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2021/08/26

It's episode 50!! After a catch up with Eddie, this week Leighton speaks to Karen and Kevin from BRS about course utilisation and booking trends as they present some numbers for 2020 & 2021. The data is taken from over 1900 across the UK & Ireland. The guys look into what can be taken from the data and how clubs can use it to get ahead of the curve. The numbers are a warning that we are not in the heady days of 2020 anymore! A must listen for anyone working at Golf Clubs. Thanks to our sponsor

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38:38

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Women & Girl's In Golf

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2021/08/20

On the first episode of GCMA Insights with Golf Club Talk UK, Leighton hosts a panel interview with four women from the Golf Industry. The guests are: Natalie McColl, Membership Services Manager - GCMA Wilma Erskine, formerly Secretary Manager - Royal Portrush Nicola Cornwall, Administration Manager - Ross-on-Wye GC Alice Hiluta, PGA Professional - Royal Mid-Surrey GC The panel articulate part of their stories as women working in the industry including how they got their start, some of the

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