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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

01:04:52

Emma Ballard - Women & Golf and Rob Saunders on...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/07/30

Leighton is joined by Emma Ballard for a catch up on what's happening at Women & Golf and her take on Golf generally. Emma always has some insightful thoughts on the game and industry and she will also be up at the AIG Women's Open in late August for the last major of the year! Rob Saunders then joins from our new show partner - Toptracer! Toptracer is revolutionising practice and game play on Driving Ranges and Rob discusses with Leighton the topic that Top Tracer can be for all facilities and

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42:52

Trending Topics with England Golf - DNA report

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/07/23

On this month's Trending Topics with England Golf, we welcome back Matt Draper and Gavin Anderson for a deep dive into their DNA report which was recently released. The DNA report is a collection of statistics across many of the key areas of England Golf's remit and the landscape of Golf. The data is being collected on the ground via Club Support Officers as well as the central admin team. In this chat we talk a little about how the report came about but then move onto the main areas such as;

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47:26

GCMA Insights - Daniel Lightfoot, Director of...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/07/17

We're joined by the Director of Sustainable Golf from the R&A, Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel who has an impressive resume from the Golf industry and greenkeeping, is currently at the forefront of promoting the R&A's vision for sustainable Golf. Working his way through the five pillars of sustainability for the R&A, Daniel breaks down the aims into simple terms. On the eve of the Open Championship at Troon (where Daniel happens to be spending the week), the chat is timely and presents a great insight

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01:13:41

Women in Golf Leadership Programme - GCTUK 96

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/07/10

In this episode we explore and celebrate the R&A Women in Golf Leadership programme. Leighton and Eddie are joined by four women from the industry who are either driving, mentoring or participating in the programme. Jackie Davidson – Director of Golf Development at R&A Vicky Cuming – Mentor/Coach Bee Craft – Golfbreaks.com and delegate from previous cohort Giulia Ferroni – Leeds Golf Design and delegate from current cohort The conversation explores the motivations for setting up the programme,

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53:39

Brora GC and Crieff GC on Being Near A Big Venue -...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/06/27

A really interesting conversation this week with Anna McLean (Crieff GC), David Gemmell (Brora GC) and David MacFarlane of Caddie Marketing. Crieff is located near Gleneagles and Brora near Royal Dornoch. The chat explores the benefits, downsides and opportunities of being located near a big Golfing venue which attracts a lot of tourist play. Over recent times, we've seen many courses across the UK benefit greatly from being near a Muirfield, St Andrews, Royal St Georges, Troon/Turnberry etc, but

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37:38

Trending Topics with England Golf - Introduction

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/06/18

In our first episode of Trending Topics, we welcome Matt Draper - Club, County, and Membership Director, Gavin Anderson - Club, County and Membership Operations Manager and Jeremy Tomlinson - CEO Jeremy gives us his view on where England Golf sees itself currently as well as his thoughts on where the Golf industry sits. He also talks about the "Respect in Golf" campaign. The team then introduce some of the key areas and people that will be built on and covered in future episodes, such as

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01:50:50

Kriss Akabusi & Jim Croxton (BIGGA) - GCTUK 94

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/06/09

Eddie and Leighton catch up and amongst other topics, they discuss the success of Eddie's "Lunch & Learn" on World Environment Day. Eddie then speaks to Kriss Akabusi - Commenwealth Games, European Championships, World Championship and Olympian athlete. Kriss shares his passion for golf , how the game has helped him from a mental health aspect, to his inner competitiveness and how he has also contributed some wise words for those in leadership positions. Tune in and enjoy how the words "I believe

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23:02

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Energy, Saving Money &...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/06/03

A snappy episode this month where we welcome Darren Wood from GCMA and Barry Ersoz from Energy Direct Group. Barry shares some great tips around Energy procurement and how to ensure youy're paying the best possible price, including being aware of commission! There's also some good tips on saving energy and therefore money at your facility, along with working towards carbon neutrality. Barry also talks about renewable energy and how this can help clubs to save money now and in the longer term

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01:32:59

Stuart Finlay (Prestbury GC) & Denny Corby (Private...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/05/15

A jam-packed episode! Leighton and Eddie catch up for a "what's happening" chat. Leighton is then joined by Stuart Finlay, GM of Prestbury Golf Club in Cheshire. Stuart's appeared on the show previously when in his role at Radyr GC and we have followed hime through his management journey to Prestbury where he, and the club, are doing some good things. Stuart also talks openly about a real personal challenge he has had of late which puts Managing Golf clubs into perspective. Well worth a listen

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48:29

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - "6 months on" from...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/05/04

So we're 6 months on from a very successful GCMA conference and what have people taken away?? We get some great guests on to talk about their experience, highlights, but most importantly how they will take the knowledge and experience forward. Leighton is joined by Tom Brooke (GCMA CEO), Kevin Fish of CCL, Sean Boyle (GM - Chesterfield GC) and Louis Booth (GM - Lincoln GC) The knowledge gained from Conference only works when you put it into practice and there's some interesting conversation into

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01:02:19

Toby Johannson (CMAE) and Paul Jansen (Himalayas...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/04/27

Leighton is joined by Torbjorn (Toby) Johansson to get a "State of the nation" from Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) and what's happening with education. He also eludes to the CMAE conference coming up in London in September as well as an update on what's happening in Swedish Golf. Eddie then finds out how Paul Jansen Golf Design and Himalayas Golf are diversifying on the shift with golf entertainment, in association with Dave Peltz. Paul also shares his career journey, growing up in

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01:00:40

Iain Carter, BBC Golf - GCTUK 91

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/04/07

After a catch up from Leighton & Eddie, Eddie has the pleasure of speaking to Iain Carter, Golf Correspondent at the BBC. Iain a speaker, writer and author has a fascinating take on Golf through his history around the game and up close with some of the best in the sport. Iain has also released a new book - "Golf Wars". This is a story about LIV Golf's battle for power in the Golfing landscape, spotlighting some of the key players along the way. It also looks at how the PGA Tour fights back

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30:29

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Club Membership Discussion

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/03/29

On this episode of GCMA Insights, Leighton talks to Darren Wood of GCMA and Alastair Sinclair of Play More Golf. The discussion is a "State of the nation" chat on where club membership sits currently, including the positive position a lot of clubs and venues still see themselves in as well as some possible impending challenges around cost of living, moving further away from the COVID boom and time challenges for people. Do clubs need to be quicker on their feet, adapt and be more flexible??

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52:38

David Addison, Barassie Links - GCTUK 90

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/03/13

Eddie and Leighton catch up and amongst other things atlk about their trip to Broadstone GC and Leighton's visit to Golfit! in Scotland. Leighton then talks to David Addison, GM of Kilmarnock (Barassie) or Barassie Links. This is an excellent club which happens to be nestled in some fine Golfing country, but is standing out in its own right. David talks about his journey, what he's doing to separate Barassie and how they'll join in the spirit of having the Open Chapmpionship 3 miles down the road

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40:39

GCMA Insights - Good Governance with England...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/03/01

We follow on the back of the recent England Golf/GCMA Governance Workshop series that moved around the country. Leighton is joined by some real thought leaders in the industry, Tom Brooke - GCMA, Matt Draper - England Golf and Amelia Lewis - Players 1st. The discussion centres on a summary of five points that clubs should be thinking about to improve their governance or get their governance on the right track. It's a great chat with some really good areas covered such as the importance of good

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01:30:40

Hugh Marr and Michael Herd - GCTUK 89

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/02/14

After Leighton & Eddie have a monthly catch up, we roll into the first interview with Hugh Marr. Hugh, a PGA Master Professional www.coacheducation-hughmarr.com shares his career journey with Eddie, coupled with how he views the future of coaching. Having had success with numerous players on the DP World Tour, to how he is creating a global coaching community hub. Leighton is then joined by Michael Herd for a good old recruitment chat! Michael is not long in his role with Kopplin, Kuebler and

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41:36

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Wellbeing and Personal Finance

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/02/01

This episode of GCMA Insights focuses on people's personal finances and general wellbeing including GCMA member benefits. Along with Natalie McColl from GCMA, Mark Burton joins us from MCB Financial Services to talk all things mortgages and income protection. This is a different area of exploration and moves us away from Golf conversation.....but a very important topic to everyone in the industry. Tom Brooke then joins Leighton & Natalie to talk through the GCMA's new Legal Insurance benefit. A

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01:26:54

Rachel Drummond + Kevin Kennedy - Streamsong Resort

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/01/16

Eddie and Leighton catch up for a New Year chat and Eddie is then joined by Rachel Drummond - Golf Coach, Golf Presenter with the Legends Tour, former Ladies European Tour. Rachel shares her journey with some personal tragedies, her development into coaching at the contemporary facilities in Central London at The Pitch, while mixing it with her clients at St Georges Hill GC, and when diverse related opportunities are presented except and enjoy the journey. Leighton then chats with Kevin Kennedy, GM

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47:14

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - R & A on agronomy

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2024/01/06

Leighton is joined by Darren Wood of GCMA and Alistair Beggs, Head of Agronomy at R&A. This is a really interesting discussion on how agronomists can help Golf Clubs navigate through the many challenges facing Greenkeeping and Golf Clubs currently. Alistair brings a vast experience to his role at the R&A and is building a strong team to provide solutions to Golf Clubs. Managers need to keep abreats of all the issues of which we talk through in this episode. This includes Trees, chemical use,

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01:05:58

Nicole Wheatley - Medi8 and Owen James - England Golf...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2023/12/19

Great episode this month with Leighton catching up with Nicole Wheatley of Medi8 and the Golf Marketing Hub. They talk Nicole's documentary, marketing, Women in Leadership Golf Program and the Women in Golf Awards, of which Nicole was the pioneer. Leighton then speaks to Owen James, Sustainability Manager at England Golf. Owen always has great information delivered in an interesting way and following some recent conferences with BIGGA expands on current sustainability issues such as climate, water

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