Golf Club Talk UK

As the pandemic hit, many golf businesses were scaling their preparations for the return. We wanted to talk with golf leaders and gain first hand knowledge what is happening in other countries around the world of golf , and how they view the unexpected problems presented and the effect within their respected golf businesses. Our ambitious plan was to bring everyone to the Golf Club Talk UK table a...

Another round table episode this week focusing on the role of the Chairman through a crisis like this. Eddie and Leighton are joined by 5 Chairs from various clubs in the North and South of the country. Our geusts were: Emma Brereton - Chair : Cirencester GC Janet Thacker - Chair - Highwoods GC, Bexhill -on - Sea Rick Weights - Chair - Fulford GC, York Jim Titley - Chair -Broadway GC David Ham - C...

A special episode this week where we discuss COVID-19 and its effect on the industry with 7 industry experts. It's an open discussion looking at the impact it will have on people, finances and the future of Golf Clubs and the game itself. The panel is made up of Managers, Association representatives, Driving Ranges and even a view from Denmark! Tune into this episode to listen to what others are d...

Enjoy this fascinating conversation with two UK golf club leaders, Amy Yeates and Rebecca Prout.  Amy Yeates, CEO of Moor Park golf and tennis club. Previous winner of the GCMA manager of the year award and PGA Professional. Amy's previous clubs include Fairmont St Andrews, Goodwood, The Belfry and Mannings Heath. Rebecca Prout is the General Manager of Highwoods Golf Club   

First up this month, the show takes on an International flavour with Leighton interviewing Rod Morri, Journalist and host of several well-known podcasts in Australia on the Talkin Golf Network ( https://talkingolf.com/about/ ).    Rod is a journalist by trade, now writing for Golf Australia magazine, but more lately has expanded his Podcast network which includes shows such as The Good Good Golf p...

This week Golf Club Talk UK are delighted to share some time with "the voice of golf" - Peter Alliss . Peter has always shared his direct views and has much during the programme to surprise our golf listeners. Enjoy the stories .

Alan Tait is renowned in Scotland - having represented his country and in 1994 came to golf prominence as holding the course record at Carnoustie while also partnering Tiger Woods . He has since developed his skills into golf management and is a regular presenter on BBC Radio Scotland as their man of golf, while also recognised as a prominent after dinner speaker. His passion for the game has seen...

On this session we are speaking to Sami Strutt - Head of Member Development , British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association.   Sami has played a major part in developing the personal development /educational programmes for the association - while evolving with significant success the Future Turf Managers Initiative whereby giving future turf managers an intense week of managerial techniq...

Steve Mills is a renowned marketing and sales expert (and former international Table Tennis player), that has had significant success in helping businesses grow their profile through LinkedIn programmes. Currently Steve is working with numerous Golf Club businesses to optimise their marketing potential.  Eddie talks to Steve about ways to increase your exposure, particularly on Linkedin. In the se...

Colin Webber created, owns and operates Portmore Golf Park with his wife Amanda and son Josh near Barnstaple in Devon.  The facility, which was formerly a dairy farm was built from the ground up with plenty of blood, sweat and tears invested. Starting from a driving range, it now represents a fantastic community facility for not only Golf but dining, functions and other activities.  Colin talks us...

This week Eddie and Leighton are joined by Dr. Roger Hawkes the Executive director of The Golf and Health Project ( https://www.golfandhealth. org/ ), Member of International Golf Federation and formerly with the European Tour.   Dr Hawkes talks to us about the benefits that Golf provides to people's health and the fact that club's should be making the public aware of these benefits.  He also expl...

Episode 12 starts with Eddie and  Leighton  catching up and reviewing the Open Championship and Women's British Open.   The first interview is with Leanne Rice and Dave Vincent of Tourism Northern Ireland.  Hot on the heels of the successful Open Championship held at Royal Portrush,  Leighton  finds out how Tourism NI will look to capitalise on the success and welcome people to NI.  They talk abou...

We are delighted to welcome our first guest on Golf Club Talk UK from California - John Kennaday is the Head Golf Coach at San Jose State University - Having recently been the figurehead behind the new Spartans Golf Complex, which is recognised as the state of the art facilities in the US. John is also the Current Vice President of the Golf Coaches Association of America . John speaks about his ba...

Special Bonus Interview with Richard Cutler from La Moye. Enjoy!

Jeremy Dale ( https://www.jeremydale.com/ ) does it all - teaching, trick shows, corporate days, golf trips, radio - you name it!  At the heart of it though Jeremy is all about Golf!  Having spent so many years in the industry he has built up a great knowledge of the game and golf courses around the world, but more than anything he's about making golf fun whether it be through teaching, trick shot...

This month Leighton and Eddie are joined by Gabriel Aluisy, host of Private Club Radio and founder of the Golf Radio Network. The guys have a chat about the Masters and general issues affecting Golf Clubs both in the UK and USA. They also explore a few current trends.   The main interview features Adam Keable from Colt MacKenzie McNair, a leading Executive Search company in the Golf Industry who o...

This week on episode 7 we have a variety of interviews from all parts of the country.     Robin Down from Allendale Golf Club in Northumberland speaks to Eddie about this unique 9 hole course and Robin's even written a book (Golf in the Wild!) about 9 hole courses.  Check out Allendale at  https://allendale-golf.com/   Leighton then speaks to Gareth Morgan, GM at Long Ashton Golf Club ( https://ww...

Leighton & Eddie start episode 6 off from the Club Leadership Summit at Ascot Racecourse.  The Club Leadership Summit is a gathering of 40 of the best Club Managers with education and networking.   The first feature interview is with Don McPherson who is a renown mind coach and sport psychologist.  Don has worked with  works with many world-class sports professionals  including  F1 racing drivers,...

Episode 5 and Eddie & Leighton have a catch up and look back on BTME which Eddie attended.     The first feature interview this week was Debbie Pern from Deeside Golf Club.  Debbie (CCM qualified) oversees a very strong F & B operation and this has gone from strength to strength in the last 14 years.  Debbie talks through some of the staffing successes, but also explores some of the decisions that...

Nick Solski CCM from "Boomers & Swingers" at Astley Driving Range in Cheshire, talks to Eddie about a driving range with a difference.  Nick is also a Fellow with the PGA and brings a wide experience, including time in Russia, to this operation.  The emphasis is on fun and enjoyment at Boomers and Swingers and they are doing more than their bit in attracting new people to the game.    In our secon...

In this week's episode Eddie and Leighton provide some information on the GCMA conference announced for 2019, as well as a quick summary of the recent CMAE European Conference held in Marbella. The first interview features Stuart Finlay formerly of Wales Golf who has recently moved into the role of General Manager at Radyr Golf Club in Cardiff.  Stuart talks about his time with wales Golf and how...

Rob talks about his route to Global Golf Advisors and explains how they help golf clubs in the UK and all over the world.  Rob then moves on to give some fascinating insights into the current trends in the industry.  Find Rob on Twitter @RobHill_ Eddie talks to Karen Drake, General Manager at Burnham & Berrow Golf Club.  Burnham & Berrow is located in Somerset and is a traditional links course loc...

In this episode you'll meet the hosts of Golf Club Talk UK, Leighton Walker and Eddie Bullock. You'll learn the host's backgrounds, current projects and roles.  This episode will give you an overview of what is in store for the show and what you, the listener, can expect to hear each month.  Make sure to come back every 2nd Wednesday of the Month for another enlightening episode. Visit http://golf...