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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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01:36:29

Golf Club Talk UK Stories: Eddie Pelz – The Short...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/09/24

In the first episode of Golf Club Talk UK Stories, and a Himalayas Golf partner episode, Leighton is joined by Eddie Pelz, son of legendary golf instructor, inventor and innovator Dave Pelz, for a fascinating conversation about a lifetime spent around the game of golf. The interview took place in Scotland around the Scottish Open. Eddie shares the story of growing up around his father's work, from helping test early short-game concepts with golfers including Tom Kite to becoming a mechanical

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30:29

Trending Topics - Women & Girls Golf (incl. Summit...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/09/17

Leighton Walker is joined by Emma Highwood, Head of Women's Development at England Golf, to discuss the organisation's work to grow women and girls' involvement in golf and the forthcoming Women and Girls Summit, taking place on 9 October at the East Midlands Golf Centre in Nottingham. The summit follows England Golf's club workshops earlier in the year and will bring together clubs, industry representatives, women's golf groups and voices from other sports to share ideas and explore practical ways

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01:04:20

Scott Weale, GM - Tandridge GC - GCTUK 160

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/09/11

In this episode of Golf Club Talk UK, Leighton Walker is joined by Scott Weale, General Manager at Tandridge Golf Club, alongside James Brockington, General Manager at Henley Golf Club and co-host of Golf Club Talk UK. The conversation focuses on Scott's journey from greenkeeping and Course Manager to General Manager, and the opportunities and challenges that come with making that transition within the same club. Scott talks about his early introduction to golf and greenkeeping before moving to

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01:02:53

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - The Future of Water...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/09/06

In this GCMA Insights episode of Golf Club Talk UK, Leighton Walker is joined by Tom Brooke, CEO of the GCMA, Scott Reeves, Membership Director at BIGGA, Kirsten McEvoy, Head of Sustainability at England Golf, Mike Gray from Castle Water and Andrew Tucker from Thames Water, for an in-depth discussion about water security and the future challenges facing golf clubs. The conversation begins by exploring why water management has become one of the most important issues facing the golf industry. Tom

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01:13:41

The GM & Chairman Relationship (David Addison & Steve...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/08/28

Leighton Walker is joined by David Addison, General Manager at Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club, and Steve Neilson, Chair of the club, for an in-depth conversation about governance, leadership and the relationship between a golf club's board and management team. David returns to the podcast for a third time, and Steve explains his route into the chair role and how his background in business, construction and dispute resolution has influenced his approach to club governance. A major focus of the

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48:41

Trending Topics with England Golf on GCTUK - The...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/08/20

Leighton Walker is joined by Richard Flint, COO of England Golf, Joshua Reynolds, Data and Insights Manager, and Matt Draper, Development and Memberships Director, to discuss England Golf's latest research into participation – The Golfers' Journey. Originally undertaken in 2018, the research has been refreshed to look at the full spectrum of golf participation, from leisure golfers playing crazy golf, adventure golf, driving ranges and simulators through to recreational and regular golfers and golf

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51:25

Candi Watkins, GM - Ponteland Golf Club - GCTUK 158

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/08/14

Leighton Walker is joined by Candi Watkins, General Manager at Ponteland Golf Club in Newcastle, for a wide-ranging conversation about her journey into golf club management, the lessons she has learned across more than 14 years in the industry, and her approach to leading a modern members' club. Candi's route into golf was far from conventional. Originally working in business development within vehicle finance, she moved into golf through an administration role at her local club after having her

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01:00:01

GCMA Insights on GCTUK – Building Your Professional...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/08/07

In this GCMA Insights episode of Golf Club Talk UK, Leighton Walker is joined by Gareth Morgan, Professional Development Manager at the GCMA, for an in-depth conversation about professional development, career planning and why continuous learning has become essential for today's golf club managers. The discussion begins by reflecting on how opportunities for education within the golf industry have evolved over the past two decades. Gareth shares his own experiences of entering club management at a

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01:11:03

Panel Session 2 - Template for a Successful Golf Club...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/07/31

Before introducing Part Two of our expert panel discussion, Leighton Walker is joined by regular co-host James Brockington to reflect on a few of the current topics affecting golf clubs. They discuss the challenges of another exceptionally dry summer, the increasing impact of weather extremes on golf course management, and some of the responses to a recent LinkedIn discussion asking what the biggest challenges facing golf clubs are today. The conversation provides the perfect lead-in to the main

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35:05

How Golf Canada is Rethinking Participation Through...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/07/23

In this special episode of Golf Club Talk UK, recorded at Golf Canada's brand-new headquarters at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, host Leighton Walker is joined by Grant Fraser, Project Manager at Golf Canada, and Paul Jansen, Founder of Himalayas Golf, to explore one of the most innovative participation projects in golf today. The discussion centres on Talon Links, Golf Canada's new free-to-play putting park that is redefining what accessible golf can look like. Designed by Himalayas Golf, Talon

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01:12:28

Panel Session 1 - The Financial Health &...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/07/16

This episode sees Leighton joined in the Story Ninety-Four - Oxford Podcast Studios by an expert panel to tackle one of the biggest questions facing golf clubs today: how do clubs build long-term financial resilience while the industry is still enjoying strong trading conditions? Representing a broad cross-section of the industry are John McCormack (Club Benchmarking EMEA), Paul Mould (Accountancy Matters), Gavin Anderson (England Golf), Will Hewitt (59club) and Ben Laing (Branston Golf &

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01:13:24

Jill Treloggen of JT Interiors on Clubhouse design -...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/07/09

Leighton & James catch up and run through a few topics such as the tough weather we are facing and Pro-Ams at golf clubs. Then, they're joined by interior designer Jill Treloggen of JT Interiors to explore why clubhouse design deserves far more attention than it often receives. As golf clubs continue to invest in their facilities, the conversation looks beyond the golf course itself and into the clubhouse. Jill explains why successful interior design is about much more than choosing colours and

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01:30:26

Joel Livingood (GM/CEO - Interlachen CC) & Andy Brown...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/06/30

In this Toro partner episode of Golf Club Talk UK, we welcome Andy Brown and begin by reflecting on his visit to the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) and Golf Management Australia (GMA) Conference. We discuss the unique format of the event, the atmosphere it creates, and the key conversations taking place beyond the conference sessions. From course maintenance and sustainability to leadership, workforce challenges and club operations, we explore the themes shaping Australian golf

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01:04:06

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Investing In Your Own...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/06/19

In this episode, Tom Brooke, CEO of the GCMA, is joined by Ben Driver, CEO of Royal Blackheath Golf Club, and Scott Clark, Managing Director of Woking Golf Club, to discuss the importance of leadership development and the responsibility leaders have to continually invest in themselves in order to better serve those around them. Tom opens the conversation by exploring why leadership development is so important, particularly within the club sector, and why personal growth can sometimes be overlooked

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01:12:20

Global Edition - Hugo Mills, R&A + GCAE update -...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/06/10

Leighton catches up with friend of the pod, Renate Roeleveld, CEO of the GCAE, where we look at what's happening, including the upcoming Conference in November. The theme will be around experience and we touch on this throughout. Hugo Mills then joins us to discuss The R&A's mission to grow the game around the world and the challenges of increasing participation across both established and emerging golf markets. Drawing on his work with more than 160 golf federations globally, Hugo shares insights

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01:03:31

Trending Topics with England Golf - The Brabazon...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/06/03

In this special on-location episode of Trending Topics, we teamed up with England Golf at the prestigious Brabazon Trophy, hosted this year at Moortown Golf Club. Leighton spent two days on site in Yorkshire to get behind the scenes of one of England Golf's flagship championships, highlighting the huge amount of work, planning and dedication required to deliver an elite amateur event of this scale. The episode gives listeners insight from organisers, performance staff, the host venue and

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01:02:25

Alex Buckner, Golf Coach - GCTUK 151

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/05/26

Alex Buckner joins Leighton & James to talk about his journey from aspiring club manager to one of the game's rising tour coaches. He opens up on building a coaching brand from scratch, why most golfers chase the wrong fixes, and how identity, systems and communication became the foundation of his success. The conversation dives deep into club coaching, and elite coaching, drawing the balance between technical and mental performance, and why pressure is something the best players actively train for

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45:03

GCMA Insights - Professional Development in Practice:...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/05/20

In this episode of GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK, hosts Tom Brooke and Gareth Morgan explore how professional development programmes are helping shape the future of golf club leadership across the industry. Joining the conversation are three professionals who have each taken part in GCMA development programmes and applied the learning directly within their clubs and teams. Dan Housley, General Manager at Chevin Golf Club, shares his experience alongside Mike Bush from Ashford Golf Club and

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01:18:32

The GM & Course Manager Relationship with Monique...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/05/11

Leighton & James return for a wide-ranging catch-up conversation, with Leighton sharing a personal update and discussing the positive future direction of Golf Club Talk UK and The Greenprint, including increased investment of time, energy, and resources into both platforms. The conversation then turns to leadership, communication, and culture in golf clubs as Leighton welcomes friend of the pod Monique Landman to discuss one of the most important relationships in the industry: the partnership

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55:40

Trending Topics with England Golf - Golf, Land &...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/05/04

Golf courses are increasingly part of planning discussions because they occupy large areas of land, often near towns and cities where housing demand is rising. While some renewed publicity has sharpened the debate, that visibility can and should lead to a more balanced conversation about what this land delivers beyond sport, alongside legitimate questions about access, land use priorities, and long-term value. Modern golf is increasingly being recognised for its role in land stewardship

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