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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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38:50

Trending Topics with England Golf - Board Learning...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/02/25

We're joined by Gavin Anderson of England Golf and Jerry Kilby of Kanda Golf. The conversation focuses on the importance of governance training for board members in golf clubs, highlighting the new initiative by England Golf aimed at improving the knowledge and skills of volunteers. Their new Board Learning online workbook, as outline by Gavin and Jerry, provides the perfect outlet for new or existing Board members, Committee members or volunteers of clubs - to understand what is required within

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35:53

Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award Winners -...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/02/20

In partnership with Toro, we delve into the world of greenkeeping in this episode, shining a spotlight on the next generation of talent in the profession. We're delighted to welcome the two winners from the recent Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards. Bradley Taylor of Beau Desert Golf Club was named Student Greenkeeper of the Year, while Matt Strutt-Donnelly of Stoneham Golf Club claimed the Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year award. The Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards in

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01:20:20

David Scott, GM - Dumbarnie Links and Myth-Busting...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/02/15

Leighton is joined by partners of the show, The Revenue Club, with Chris Knight and Rob Corcoran, for a straight-talking conversation that takes on some of the biggest myths around dynamic pricing and using spare tee times to drive additional revenue for golf clubs. Together, they challenge the idea that flexible pricing creates a race to the bottom, attracts the wrong type of golfer, or negatively impacts members, and instead explore how it can be used sensibly to strengthen a club's overall

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54:46

Panel Episode on Investment & Keeping Your Club Fresh...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/02/10

Panel Discussion Episode 3 of 3 Guests: Phil Grice – Custodian Golf and GC Media James Brockington – General Manager, Henley Golf Club & GCTUK Alastair Sinclair – Play More Golf Tony Adams – Hospitality in Golf In the third episode of our three-part series, we take a deep dive into the subject of investment and keeping your facilities fresh. Joined by an expert panel with deep experience across golf operations, marketing, membership, service delivery, and hospitality, we explore what investment

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50:29

GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Water Use and Security

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/02/03

In this episode, we bring together four leading voices from across the golf and environmental landscape to cut through the noise around water use and sustainability and focus on the facts. We're joined by Tom Brooke, CEO of GCMA, Richard Windows from The R&A, Tom Young from The Environment Partnership (TEP), and Daniel Scarr from Rain Bird to explore why water has become one of the most critical issues facing golf clubs today, and why doing nothing is no longer an option. With so much information

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01:01:00

Trending Topics with England Golf - Elite Performance...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/01/28

In this unique two-part episode, we delve into elite performance at England Golf, covering girls, women, boys and men's national squads and exploring what it truly takes to succeed at the highest level of the sport. Leighton spends two days on the ground at the National Golf Centre, gaining a real feel for the work that goes into driving success at national level. The episode not only highlights the structure behind the programme but also offers valuable insight and perspective directly from the

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01:07:00

DJ Flanders on Appealing to the Four Generations in...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/01/23

It's a great episode this week as Eddie and Leighton kick things off with a catch-up before diving into the featured interview. They are joined by DJ Flanders, Executive Vice President of Troon Golf, for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation that revisits a standout presentation DJ delivered at the GCAE Conference in Madeira last November. That presentation explored one of the biggest challenges facing golf today: the four generations now sharing our golf venues. The conversation looks closely

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01:28:07

Toro Fleet Purchase & David Roy of Crail Golfing...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/01/17

In this Toro Partnership episode, we open with James Howard, General Manager, and James Cleaver, Course Manager, of Stratford Oaks Golf Club. They are joined by David Timms and Josh Nash of Reesink, with the discussion centred on Stratford Oaks' recent major addition of Toro machinery to their fleet. The conversation explores how a club approaches the decision-making process around a fleet purchase, from identifying the specific needs of the club to evaluating long-term value and performance. The

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47:10

Creating the Right Environment Through Psychology...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/01/11

Stephen Smith is a neuroscientist and one of only six professionals worldwide fully registered as both a sport psychologist and a business psychologist. Through his company, Sports Psychology, Stephen works with clubs to improve performance and commercial success by better understanding customer behaviour—what members and guests need, what makes them feel comfortable, and what keeps them coming back. Stephen recently presented this subject at the GCAE Conference in Madeira, and we were keen to have

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01:02:54

Trending Topics with England Golf - Elite Performance...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2026/01/05

In this unique two-part episode, we delve into elite performance at England Golf, covering girls, women, boys and men's national squads and exploring what it truly takes to succeed at the highest level of the sport. Leighton spends two days on the ground at the National Golf Centre, gaining a real feel for the work that goes into driving success at national level. The episode not only highlights the structure behind the programme but also offers valuable insight and perspective directly from the

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52:58

Panel Episode on "Your Club's Brand/Image" - GCTUK 138

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/12/31

Panel Discussion Episode 2 of 3 Guests: Darren Redwood – Your Golf Marketing James Brockington – General Manager, Henley Golf Club & GCTUK Alastair Sinclair – Play More Golf Sarah-Jane (SJ) Shepherd – 59 Club Tony Adams – Hospitality in Golf In the second episode of our three-part series, we take a deep dive into your club's brand and image. How is your club really perceived, and what are clubs doing to present themselves in the best possible light? Joined by an expert panel with deep

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48:50

The Revenue Club, Welcoming our New Partner

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/12/26

We're delighted to welcome The Revenue Club as our newest partner on GCTUK. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how The Revenue Club supports golf clubs in maximising their online revenue through a combination of dynamic pricing, digital marketing, and insightful performance reporting. Founders Rob Corcoran and Chris Knight join us to discuss why online sales have become increasingly critical for golf clubs, and how better use of data can help clubs shape a stronger and more profitable visitor

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50:39

GCMA Insights - 2025 Recap and Conference Highlights...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/12/20

In this episode, we recap both 2025 so far and the Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition held in November. First, we're joined by the GCMA team — Tom Brooke, Gareth Morgan, Darren Wood, and Natalie McColl — as we explore the key areas of the association. They highlight recent successes and provide an update on the value GCMA membership offers. The conversation covers professional development, partnerships, membership benefits, and new initiatives designed to support golf club managers. We're

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57:33

The Very Unique Golfing Offer In Madeira - The...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/12/17

Episode Description Brought to you by Toro In this episode, we head to the striking Island of Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal located off the northwest coast of Africa. While Madeira isn't traditionally thought of as a golf destination, it carries nearly 100 years of golfing history and features three courses across two islands—Palheiro, Santo da Serra, and Porto Santo. The islands have also played host to the Madeira Open on the European Tour for many years. And with a fourth course

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01:25:04

Year End Review & Geoff Swain - GCTUK 136

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/12/12

As 2025 closes out and 2026 approaches, Leighton, James and Eddie sit down for a reflective year-end conversation. The trio shares personal takeaways from 2025, highlights the GCTUK episode that resonated most, and looks ahead to what trends might shape the golf industry—both in the UK and globally—as we move into 2026 and beyond. It's an easy, insightful, and genuinely enjoyable discussion. The episode then shifts as Eddie interviews Geoff Swain. Geoff, a former World Trick Shot Champion, has built

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55:45

Panel Episode on The Culture of Golf - GCTUK 135

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/12/05

Panel Discussion Episode 1 of 3 Guests: Darren Redwood – Your Golf Marketing James Brockington – General Manager, Henley Golf Club & GCTUK Alastair Sinclair – Play More Golf Sarah-Jane (SJ) Shepherd – 59 Club Tony Adams – Hospitality in Golf In this first episode of our three-part series, we take a deep dive into the culture of golf—both at the club level and across the wider sport and industry. Together with an expert panel immersed in golf operations, marketing, membership, service

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01:04:39

Insights and Takeaways from the GCAE Conference -...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/11/29

In this episode, we dive into one of the standout industry events of the year: the GCAE Conference in Madeira (9-12 November). We're joined by Renate Roeleveld, CEO and organiser of this exceptional gathering, to explore event highlights and unpack some of the biggest themes shaping the future of the game. From mindset and psychology, to technology, evolving business models, driving ranges, and the ever-relevant discussion of AI vs. humans, Renate shares valuable insights into how the industry is

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01:05:06

The Success of Branston Golf & Country Club with Ben...

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/11/23

In this episode, Leighton and James kick things off by catching up and reflecting on a number of recent conferences and educational events that they've attended. We're then joined by a returning guest: Ben Laing of Branston Golf & Country Club. Ben first appeared on the podcast back in February 2021 (link to that episode below), when he shared the story of the management buyout of Branston completed in December 2019. Since then, the business has navigated a turbulent COVID period and emerged

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01:08:21

Clyde Johnson, Cunnin' Golf Design - The Greenprint

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/11/18

We're really lucky to be joined by Clyde Johnson of Cunnin' Golf Design. Clyde brings an extensive knowledge of golf course design and construction, built through his time working with Tom Doak at Renaissance Golf Design and, for the past decade, through his own practice. Learning from and collaborating with some of the best in the business, Clyde takes great pride in crafting natural golf courses on great sites—and in helping clubs enhance their existing layouts through thoughtful master planning

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01:04:29

Graeme Baxter, World Renowned Golf Artist - GCTUK 132

Golf Club Talk UK ·

2025/11/13

Every golfer remembers the view — that one hole, that perfect light, that feeling you never forget. Leighton & Eddie catch up for a monthly review, and Eddie is then joined by Graeme Baxter who has turned Golf and Golfing memories into art for over 30 years. His oil paintings have captured the most iconic scenes in golf — from the Swilcan Bridge to many Ryder Cup venues — " it's golf culture on canvas." Awarded the British Empire Medal by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, World renowned Golf

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