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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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28:23

Trending Topics with England Golf - Handicaps, WHS &...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/05/23

In this episode of Trending Topics, we're joined by Sarah Barter, Head of Handicapping & Course Rating at England Golf. Sarah offers an insightful look into England Golf's critical role in managing and supporting the World Handicap System (WHS) in England. We explore how England Golf provides the WHS service under licence to golf clubs, offers general handicap assistance, and oversees a robust course rating system. Sarah also shares highlights from their recent nationwide WHS workshops, which

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01:05:42

Tim Lobb, Lobb & Partners - The Greenprint Episode 4

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/05/19

In this episode, Leighton is joined by renowned golf course architect Tim Lobb, founder of Lobb & Partners. The conversation charts Tim’s journey from his early days in Melbourne through pivotal roles at European Golf Design and Thompson, Perrett and Lobb, culminating in the launch of his own practice. Along the way, Tim shares how each phase of his career has informed his philosophy of working with the land, rather than imposing upon it. We explore Lobb & Partners' international portfolio, with

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56:44

Changing the Game with Julie Walker - GCTUK 118

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/05/17

Leighton & Eddie catch up for a chat and one of the topics is Eddie's recent presentation at the GCMA London & Home Counties Meeting. Eddie then welcomes golf advocate and community builder Julie Walker, founder of Golfers Experience Consulting and Women on the Tee, a knowledge hub for womens golf. Julie talks about her passion for elevating the women’s game, the impact of the R&As Women in Golf Charter, the need for an equitable golf experience for anyone and everyone that plays golf, and through

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01:11:26

Making Golf More Inclusive: A Conversation on...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/05/08

After a brief catch-up between Eddie and Leighton, Episode 117 dives into an important and challenging conversation about the underrepresentation of Black and ethnic minority communities in UK golf. Leighton is joined by three powerful voices driving change in the sport: Julia Regis – Consultant and Board Member of England Golf Nicola Bennett – PGA Professional Randy Plowright – African Caribbean Golf Association Together, they explore the barriers to participation and what it will take for

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32:01

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Conference 2025 preview

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/05/02

In this episode of GCMA Insights, the focus is on the upcoming Conference from 16th - 18th November 2025 at the stunning De Vere Cotswold Water Park, Wiltshire. 🌟 Now rebranded as the Golf Club Management Conference and Exhibition, the show appeals to anyone in Golf, not just GCMA members. 💡 What makes it unmissable? ✅ Game-changing insights from industry experts ✅ Dynamic & interactive sessions that tackle real-world challenges ✅ Networking opportunities with the best and brightest in golf club

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01:30:26

The Greenprint- From Pete Dye to Projects Down Under,...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/04/28

In this episode, we're joined by golf course designer and builder Ryan Van Der Veen of Van Der Veen Designs. Growing up in Indiana, Ryan entered the world of construction and design early on—launching his career under the legendary Pete Dye. His time with Dye laid the foundation for a hands-on, design-and-build approach that's remained with him throughout his career. Ryan later joined Norman Designs, where he spent years refining his skills in construction, project management, and design across the

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53:48

GCTUK Global Edition - Club Culture & Innovation Down...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/04/22

In this episode, Leighton is joined by Mike Orloff from Golf Industry Central for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of club life in Australia and New Zealand. Together, they explore what clubs in the region are doing well, with a particular focus on cultural dynamics and modern approaches to governance. The focus is largely on then clubs in the middle and their need to develop and innovate. One standout example of innovation is Palm Valley Resort in Queensland, a cutting-edge development

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01:01:47

The Greenprint - The "New" Basingstoke Golf Course Story

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/04/19

In this episode, Leighton delves into the remarkable transformation of Basingstoke Golf Club, telling the story through the evolution of the course itself. What began as an ambitious project years ago saw the club make a bold move half a mile across the M3 to Dummer Golf Club. The transition included selling the original site for development and acquiring Dummer Golf Course, all while ensuring that the members always had a course to play on. Scott and Bruce join Leighton to discuss the early

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50:01

Phil Grice on the State of Clubs - GCTUK 116

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/04/15

In this episode, Leighton & Eddie are joined by Phil Grice – industry veteran and founder of Custodian Golf and GC Media. With deep roots in golf club ownership, management (including the transformation of Royal Norwich), and leadership as former Chairman of the GCMA, Phil brings a data-driven lens to the future of club sustainability. Phil shares insights into why data must lead decision-making and unpacks years of research identifying common traits of struggling clubs — insights that are helping

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58:04

Kirsten Grobler (Social Media) and Tom Scott...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/04/06

On this week's episode, Leighton & Eddie are joined by Kirsten Grobler from "The Social Kode." Kirsten, who has been working with Eddie and Leighton for some time now, specializes in helping businesses enhance their social media and marketing strategies. She shares insightful tips on how golf clubs can maximize their social media impact and tell compelling stories to engage their customers. Leighton also gives a shout out to the Over 35 Golf Tour. Details below. Later, Eddie chats with Tom Scott,

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52:16

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Regional Meetings & The...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/04/01

In this episode, Leighton and Tom Brooke (GCMA CEO) reflect on their recent experience at the London & Home Counties Regional Meeting, held at the newly transformed Basingstoke Golf Club. They explore the value of regional meetings for GCMA members, sharing insights from this specific gathering. The GCMA’s ongoing commitment to improving regional meetings for their members is also highlighted. Leighton is then joined by Scott Patience and David Green to delve into the fascinating story behind the

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53:15

Bringing a Golf Course Back to Life - Lucy Sellick,...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/03/30

Welcome to the first episode of The Greenprint! In this inaugural episode, we dive into the incredible story of Raglan Golf Club in Monmouthshire, Wales—a course that has truly risen from the ashes. After closing its doors following the COVID-19 pandemic, Raglan was purchased in early 2024 by a group hailing from Monmouthshire, and its rebirth is nothing short of inspiring. Lucy, the driving force behind the revitalization, shares her journey in transforming the course from a state of disrepair to

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37:42

Daniel Grieve - Head Pro, Woburn GC - GCTUK 114

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/03/26

In this episode of Golf Club Talk UK, we’re thrilled to welcome Daniel Grieve, Head Professional at the prestigious Woburn Golf Club and a Master PGA Professional with a wealth of experience. Daniel has become a standout figure in the golfing world, particularly known for his innovative approach to the short game. Eddie sits down with Daniel to discuss his impressive presence on social media, where he’s been sharing fresh, original techniques that are transforming how golfers approach their short

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44:34

GCTUK Global Edition! - Nathanael Pietrzak-Swirc, UGOLF

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/03/20

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Nathanael Pietrzak-Swirc, CEO of UGOLF in France, joining us. Nathanael (CCM) has built a stellar reputation in the golf industry and now leads UGOLF, a company specializing in the management and operation of golf courses on behalf of local authorities, associations, and private owners. UGOLF is uniquely positioned as the only operator expanding in both France and Spain. With 58 locations across metropolitan and overseas France, 7 in Spain, and 1 in Rwanda,

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45:36

Trending Topics with England Golf - Get Planning!...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/03/19

Podcast Blurb: Podcast Blurb: In this episode, Leighton reflects on the recent Strategy Workshops hosted by England Golf, with the support of BIGGA, GCMA, and the Activation Project. He is joined by Matt Draper and Matt Bloor, who helped lead the workshops, to capture the key takeaways and insights shared during the sessions. They are also joined by Simon Gardner and Phil Davis of the Activation Project, who played an active role in facilitating these important discussions. The workshops provided a

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01:19:33

Discussions With a New Head Professional - James...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/03/13

Leighton and Eddie catch up to discuss the current state of Golf Clubs, a look at CMAA World Conference and Eddie's week at AIMG in Montpelier. Leighton also explains that GCTUK will be commencing some international episodes in late March. In addition to this Leighton will be starting the new show soon - "The Greenprint", a podcast on Golf Courses including Architecture, Sustainability and Agronomy. Leighton then joins James Caldwell (Head Professional) and David Addison (GM) of Barassie Golf

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43:08

GCMA Insights - Takeaways from the first Advanced...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/03/05

With the first four modules of the Advanced Management Programme completed, we catch up with four General Managers who were attendees on the respective courses. These are; Food & Beverage, Governance, Health & Safety and Marketing. Gareth Morgan, Professional Development Manager for GCMA joins the discussion where we explore the learnings that have come out of the modules and how these can be applied back at club level. The guests also discuss the huge value in the networking and peer to peer

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37:29

Trending Topics with England Golf - Talking to the Board

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/02/27

On this episode of Trending Topics with England Golf, we spend some time with two of the England Golf board - Julia Regis and Jenny Denyer. The discussion looks to present a picture of the process of becoming a Director, what it's like to be on the board and the role itself and any specialised areas that each Director might take responsibility for. Julia and Jenny give us an overview of their careers thus far and how that placed them nicely to help the strategic direction of England Golf. Both

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46:27

Insights from the CMAA World Conference: High...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/02/17

In this second of two episodes from the CMAA Conference, we bring you two insightful interviews recorded on-site. First, we sit down with James Burns and John McCormack of Club Benchmarking dive into the critical role of data, strategic planning, and capital planning for modern clubs. Then, Alex Woodward, CEO of Walton Heath, who shares his thoughts on leadership, service and high performance in the club industry. While the conference serves as a backdrop, these discussions go beyond just the

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45:08

CMAA Conference episode - GCTUK 111

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/02/07

After a quick intro from Leighton, we have two interviews recorded at the Conference in Tampa, to give a flavour of this important event. Michael Herd and Tom Wallace join from Kopplin, Kuebler and Wallace. There's discussion about KK&W's continuing expansion plans with a move into Australia and New Zealand, Tom and Michael explain why Managers should try and get to the Conference, as well as discussion on good governance, how to present your personal brand in the best way and what you can do as a

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