Golf Club Talk UK

Leighton has a chat up with great friend of the show - Gabe Aluisy. Gabe tells us about his pivot towards Youtube and the huge success he's having with Let's Play Thru with over 16,000 subscribers. Gabe also tells clubs how they can use Youtube more successfully. Check it out here Eddie has a fantastic chat with Keith Stewart who has made a significant impact in the world of golf with his successful radio show for ESPN "Pro Show with Keith Stewart" . Keith was the Head Professional at Springdale Golf Club , Princeton, New Jersey , but re -titled his position as the Director of Fun - which sums up his vibrant personality and why it's a must to listen to Keith and his amazing stories. The Pro Show Podcast

Following a catch up between Eddie & Leighton, Eddie was delighted to chat with Matt Orwin - Cornwall College Group, Gavin Robinson - Professional Development Manager, Golf Club Managers Association (GCMA) and Michael Herd - Senior Consultant, Colt Mackenzie Mcnair (CMM). The discussion centres around the recent launch of the Golf Club Management Degree. The new degree has been launched as part of the GCMAs commitment to the continued development of professional business management programme, in collaboration with Cornwall College and CMM. As well as discussing the 3 year degree course, the guys venture off into discussions on the general role of the Manager, the need to employ Assistant Managers and how the role has developed over time to where it is now. Cornwall College Group GCMA CMM Recruitment Check out our recent "top 20" on the beststartup.co.uk list of the best Golf podcasts https://beststartup.co.uk/20-best-uk-golf-podcasts-of-2021/ Thanks to our sponsors BRS

We're thrilled to have one of our friends of the podcast, Damien Connolly on episode 44! Damien has a wealth of experience from the Golf industry more recently including CGI (Confederation of Golf in Ireland) and then a move to his current role as Head Consultant at Mygolf Group. The experience has been built both in managing clubs and consulting to a wide range of clubs in Ireland. Damien, who's one of then great guys in golf, gives a great perspective into the current state of Golf in Ireland as well as what's going on at Mygolf Group. There's some fascinating insights in this interview and it's well worth a listen. Mygolf Group Thanks as always to our sponsor BRS Golf

After Leighton & Eddie catch up for their regular chat, Leighton speaks with Colin Mayes, Chief Executive of BGL (formerly Burhill). Colin has been with the company for many years and has seen many changes in the industry in that time, but BGL continues to be a very successful part of Golf in the UK. As well as letting listeners know what's happening at BGL, they delve into the proprietary side of Golf and into such topics as "not giving away cheap Golf!". Colin is always an interesting listen. In the second interview, Eddie goes back in time for a chat with Hedley Muscroft one of the stalwarts and characters of Professional Golf. An excellent raconteur, whereby he shares some fond memories of times during the 1960s through to the modern golf era. His times with Henry Cotton, Jack Nicklaus, Roberto De Vicenzo and numerous Pro Am challenges away from the course. There was also the time he was challenged to play for his mortgage deeds! Thanks to BRS Golf for their continued support - BRS Golf BGL Company - BGL

Our guest on episode 42 is Craig Beeston of the Chartered Governance Institute who is the Programme Manager for The Sports Governance Academy that work in collaboration with Sport England. Craig is a governance specialist and he shares significant best practice for golf clubs to be following, with general insights in how future boards will need to view their board level structures. Leighton and Eddie then talk through governance issues directly specific to Golf Clubs. Relevant skillsets, inductions and recruitment will be key to ensuring strong and efficient boards. We'd love to hear from our listeners on their thoughts on governance and any issues or best practice that they would like to share. golfclubtalkuk@gmail.com @golfclubtalkuk - Twitter Chartered Governance Institute

After Leighton & Eddie catch up to look at current events, Leighton is joined by Heather Mulley of Enville Golf Club. Heather has gained an excellent reputation as a Manager and this was topped off by being crowned the 2019 GCMA Manager of the Year. Heather tells us more about Enville and what makes it a great club as well as some of it's upcoming plans. This includes a renovation of both courses through the services of CDP (Clayton, Devries and Pont), who have featured on the show previously. Our show partner BRS form the second interview where Karen Moss talks through the recent COVID impact study which was carried out by BRS. There are some revealing numbers from 2020, and Karen also looks ahead to what's expected for 2021. Member retention will be key and Ryan and Ian join to talk about how the V12 Finance option through BRS can assist with this. Enville Golf Club BRS Golf COVID Impact study from BRS Join us on Twitter - @golfclubtalkuk or email us at golfclubtalkuk@gmail.com

One interview this week as Leighton is joined by Tom Brooke, the CEO of GCMA. Tom has been in post now for 6 months and he talks through his early days in the role, forward plans and areas such as the GCMA benefits and Manager wellbeing which is becoming a focus. Exciting times ahead for the association! GCMA - https://www.gcma.org.uk/ Tom Brooke - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-brooke-94b45967/ Thanks to our sponsor - BRS Golf

After a quick catch up between Leighton & Eddie, Eddie was delighted to share sometime with Daniel Hodson, founder of Play More Golf . Daniel has a vast amount of golf management experience , a career pathway with Crown Golf and then leading the golf destination experience programme with the De Vere Group of Hotels . Daniel shares his views on flexible golf, independent golfers and what next for business golf ! In the second interview Leighton catches up with Stuart Gillett. Formerly of Golf at Goodwood and European Tour Destinations, Stuart has now moved into a new venture - Legacy Golf Advisors. He talks about this and their recent management contract with Charleton Estate in Fife. Stuart also touches on Reborn! A clothing brand looking to move into the Golf industry. That doesn't sound like anything special until you hear the garments are made from recycled plastic!! Thanks to our sponsor BRS Golf - https://www.brsgolf.com/web/ Links: Play more Golf - https://www.playmore.golf/ Legacy Golf Advisors - https://legacygolfadvisors.com/ Reborn Clothing - https://www.rebornmerchandise.com/

Golf Club Talk UK is delighted to welcome Chris Fitt: Director of Golf & Leisure - Chris has been influential in the recent developments at Foxhills while being an active contributor to the future golf leaders group within the industry. Chris shares his experiences and insights of his progressive career path and being associated with some of the leading golf destinations in the country. Leighton is then joined by two experts from each of BRS and Golf Genius to talk about how this new and powerful partnership which will help clubs and members with competition administration. They also delve into how you can make competitions much more dynamic with live scoring and contactless score entry. Thank you to our sponsors: BRS Golf - https://www.brsgolf.com/web/ Xact - https://www.xactgroup.co.uk/index.php?id=home Other links: https://www.foxhills.co.uk/golf https://www.golfgenius.com/

From Horseboxes to management buyouts this episode. After Leighton & Eddie catch up for a chat, Eddie is joined by Steve Salter from Salt Club Consulting. Steve's expertise and specialism is helping clubs with their technology , having been associated with a number of golf clubs and golf destinations he has been sought after in assisting golf club businesses with their technology strategy . Steve shares some key points in the best methods to assess whether golf clubs are investing into the correct software solution. Steve also shares his recent entrepreneurial initiative with the converted "hospitality horse- boxes" that are starting to provide additional services and revenues for club businesses. Leighton then catches up with Ben Laing, Managing Director of Branston Golf & Country Club. Ben is just over year into a recent management buyout of the Club following several years as CEO. Branston is a multi-faceted club with two Golf Courses and Practice Facilities, strong Health & Fitness offer as well as Conference and Function facilities. After the excitement of the takeover, Ben found himself quickly thrown into the chaos of the COVID lockdown. A very shar operator, Ben provides some great wisdom to listeners. https://www.horseboxhospitality.com/ https://www.branstonclub.co.uk/ Big thanks to our sponsor - Xact Group for your H & S and HR needs https://www.xactgroup.co.uk/index.php?id=home