Golf Club Talk UK

Really interesting look into what clubs might be able to do with surplus land in this episode of GCMA Insights. Leighton is joined by James Podesta of STRI and James has a strong background in development, but the focus of this chat is around ecologically improving your site, where this might also have financial benefits. This might even include dipping into Biodiversity net credits! Please have a listen and get a preview into a fascinating subject and something we'll be hearing plenty more about into the future. www.gcma.org.uk https://strigroup.com/

Our April episode of GCMA Insights and Leighton starts by catching up with Tom Brooke, CEO of GCMA. Tom provides an update on all happenings at the assosication and we recommend you visit the website for more details: www.gcma.org.uk Karen and Kevin then join Leighton for their quarterly look at the numbers. This includes rounds played and membership numbers. This is always really informative and should provide listeners with some great information and direction on playing trends. More details here: https://www.brsgolf.com/web/blog/ www.brsgolf.co.uk

After Leighton and Eddie catch up for a quick chat, Eddie is Joined by "Jazzy Golfer". Jasmine- AKA Jazzy Golfer, is all about getting more women and girls into Golf, while improving her own game along the way. Jazzy is an entrepeneur, content creater and presenter and her views are enlightening and will hopefully inspire not only women, but all those in the industry. It's a great conversation. Find out more here: https://www.thejazzygolfer.com/

Episode 77 features an interview with Russell Stebbings, GM at Frilford Heath in Oxfordshire. Russell, CCM talks to Leighton about many topics including his club, projects happening there, his ethos in management and his recent experience in Orlando for the World Conference. Russell is a great operator with a wealth of experience and some of his thought leadership make this a fascinating listen. https://www.frilfordheath.co.uk/ Don't forget to enter our Golf Club Talk UK Golf Day in support of Afriyea Golf Academy! Wednesday 10th May Gaudet Luce Golf Club - Worcestershire First tee time – 11:00am (max 45 players) 3 Ball format with Team and Individual Prizes £45 per person Day includes: Coffee & Bacon Roll on Arrival18 Holes, 2 Course Meal afterwards with Prize Presentation Email: golfclubtalkuk@gmail.com

Tom Brooke (CEO - GCMA) joins Leighton to give an update on the successful accreditation scheme launched in 2022, and now with over 45 Managers accredited. Leighton & Tom are also joined by four accredited people from the industry across the four levels; Rob Climas - North Hants GC, John Jackson - Haydock Park GC, Reece Mayberry - Caldecott Hall and Matt Hart - Hythe GC. The guests give the reasons and benefits of becoming accredited and also their views on the industry and where it's going. Find out more information by tuning in, or click here for more details: https://www.gcma.org.uk/gcma-accreditation/

Ryan and Edward talk us through the significant restoration that is taking place at the Addington Golf Club in London. What was arguably the most notable course in the Country between the two World Wars, was left untouched for a long time before the Altonwood group took it over in more recent times. Ryan and Edward talk us through the why, what and how of the changes and how they've uncovered some gems along the way. Edwards also gives us an update as to what CDP (Clayton Devries and Pont) are up to. https://addingtongolf.com/ http://www.cdpgolf.com/

Leighton & Eddie catch up for their monthly chat, but this time they are joined by Isaiah Mwisege, CEO of Afriyea Golf Academy, who is currently spending a few months studying in Salford, Manchester. Isaiah gives us a quick overview of why he is here, but also what is happening with Afriyea Golf Academy in Fort Portal, Uganda. He also explains that he is keen to catch up with any of his UK contacts while in the country. Eddie then has a great discussion with Reeves Weedon. Reeves has a diverse experience within golf, following an outstanding amateur career then becoming Head Professional at Harstbourne Golf & Country Club mainly focusing on his coaching and membership experience. Reeves has become widely recognised as an authority of assisting golfers with back concerns. Reeves shares his research into the modern golf swing - having studied the challenges of golfers with back ailments and he has arrived at a discovery point where he identifies flaws in the modern swing approach, whereby creating 'The Weedon's Way' in how to develop the sustainable golf swing. https://afriyeagolfacademy.com/ https://weedonsway.com/

In this episode we revisit the highly regarded GCMA Mentor Program that's been running since early 2022. After an introduction with Tom Brooke, CEO of the GCMA, Leighton is joined by two mentors and two mentees to talk about their experience so far. Guests include: MENTORS Scott Clark - Boyce Hill Golf Club Richard Penley-Martin - Denham Golf Club MENTEES Owain Hoskins - Olton Golf Club Jonathan Pearson - Horsforth Golf Club The guests illustrate how successful the program has been so far and they share some of the things they have learned through the process. All of the guests would certainly recommend the program to anyone in the industry. Applications are now open for new mentees, so get involved! Click below for more information: https://www.gcma.org.uk/news/gcma-mentor-returns-for-2023/ www.gcma.org.uk

After Leighton and Eddie catch up for a January debrief, Leighton is joined by Sandy Jamieson for a fascinating chat. Sandy is located in Melbourne Australia and is the creater of 1Club Golf, a great way to learn the game of Golf. Sandy has previously worked as a Coach to PGA Tour players, including Robert Allenby but after a move back to Australia wanted to shift the motive to introducing more people to the game in a easy, fun and affordable way!......Hence 1Club Golf. Listen to how Sandy has introduced 1Club Golf, but also his views on participation generally and how we have perhaps missed some key markets in our promotion of "Growing the game". Can we also shift some of the preconceptions on learning Golf? https://www.1club.golf/ Thanks to our sponsors - www.brsgolf.com

It's time for a look at what the date is saying on participation and membership as we complete 2022. This is where we really start to get a look at comparisons year on year. It appears that numbers are still strong in 2022 and well beyond 2019 figures but are they better than 2021?? Tune in to find out where we are and make sure you're keeping in touch and relating things back to your own club. Cross reference with the documents below also: Participation Report 2022 Record rounds in 2022 www.brsgolf.co.uk www.gcma.org.uk