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In our first episode of Trending Topics, we welcome Matt Draper - Club, County, and Membership Director, Gavin Anderson - Club, County and Membership Operations Manager and Jeremy Tomlinson - CEO
Jeremy gives us his view on where England Golf sees itself currently as well as his thoughts on where the Golf industry sits. He also talks about the "Respect in Golf" campaign.
The team then introduce some of the key areas and people that will be built on and covered in future episodes, such as sustainability, respect in Golf, the independent Golfer and your club's governance to name a few.
If you know people that are governing at your club that would gain some benefit by listening, ask them to tune into future episodes, or to find out more visit the website.
https://www.englandgolf.org/
Matt Draper - Linkedin
Gavin Anderson - Linkedin
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Eddie and Leighton catch up and amongst other topics, they discuss the success of Eddie's "Lunch & Learn" on World Environment Day.
Eddie then speaks to Kriss Akabusi - Commenwealth Games, European Championships, World Championship and Olympian athlete. Kriss shares his passion for golf , how the game has helped him from a mental health aspect, to his inner competitiveness and how he has also contributed some wise words for those in leadership positions. Tune in and enjoy how the words "I believe in you” signalled the direction to professional athletics, towards success as a motivational speaker and then how golf found him.
Leighton is then joined by Jim Croxton. It's been a while since the last BIGGA catch up and Jim gives us a "state of the nation" at BIGGA following a tough Winter, as well as talking about some of the current successes, challenges and opportunities facing the Greenkeeping industry. Always a good chat with Jim, enjoy!
https://www.akabusi.com/
https://www.bigga.org.uk/
Thanks to our partner - Giulia Ferroni at Leeds Golf Design
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https://www.leedsgolfdesign.com/
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A snappy episode this month where we welcome Darren Wood from GCMA and Barry Ersoz from Energy Direct Group. Barry shares some great tips around Energy procurement and how to ensure youy're paying the best possible price, including being aware of commission! There's also some good tips on saving energy and therefore money at your facility, along with working towards carbon neutrality.
Barry also talks about renewable energy and how this can help clubs to save money now and in the longer term.
Gete more information here: https://energydirectgroup.com/
www.gcma.org.uk
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A jam-packed episode! Leighton and Eddie catch up for a "what's happening" chat.
Leighton is then joined by Stuart Finlay, GM of Prestbury Golf Club in Cheshire. Stuart's appeared on the show previously when in his role at Radyr GC and we have followed hime through his management journey to Prestbury where he, and the club, are doing some good things. Stuart also talks openly about a real personal challenge he has had of late which puts Managing Golf clubs into perspective. Well worth a listen.
Denny Corby of the Private Club Radio podcast joins Leighton for an update on what's happening on PCR since Gabe handed over the reigns. There's a also a look into the US Golf Club scene in 2024. What are the trends, challenges and opportunities for clubs in the US that perhaps we can pull from here in the UK?
https://www.prestburygolfclub.com/#/
https://www.privateclubradio.com/
Thanks to our partner - Giulia Ferroni at Leeds Golf Design
https://www.leedsgolfdesign.com/
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So we're 6 months on from a very successful GCMA conference and what have people taken away?? We get some great guests on to talk about their experience, highlights, but most importantly how they will take the knowledge and experience forward.
Leighton is joined by Tom Brooke (GCMA CEO), Kevin Fish of CCL, Sean Boyle (GM - Chesterfield GC) and Louis Booth (GM - Lincoln GC)
The knowledge gained from Conference only works when you put it into practice and there's some interesting conversation into how this can be done and some examples along the way.
Thanks to all guests.
www.gcma.org.uk
https://ccl.services/
https://www.lincolngc.co.uk/
https://www.chesterfieldgolfclub.co.uk/
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Leighton is joined by Torbjorn (Toby) Johansson to get a "State of the nation" from Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) and what's happening with education. He also eludes to the CMAE conference coming up in London in September as well as an update on what's happening in Swedish Golf.
Eddie then finds out how Paul Jansen Golf Design and Himalayas Golf are diversifying on the shift with golf entertainment, in association with Dave Peltz. Paul also shares his career journey, growing up in South Africa working in the United States and now settled in Canada - his two secret golf destinations in the UK are ? Enjoy the listen
https://www.cmaeurope.org/
https://jansengolf.com/about
https://www.himalayasgolf.com/
Thanks to our partner - Leeds Golf Design
https://www.leedsgolfdesign.com/
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After a catch up from Leighton & Eddie, Eddie has the pleasure of speaking to Iain Carter, Golf Correspondent at the BBC. Iain a speaker, writer and author has a fascinating take on Golf through his history around the game and up close with some of the best in the sport.
Iain has also released a new book - "Golf Wars". This is a story about LIV Golf's battle for power in the Golfing landscape, spotlighting some of the key players along the way. It also looks at how the PGA Tour fights back against LIV and how the saga is unfolding. A highly recommended read.
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/golf-wars-9781399410168/
A book recommendation from Eddie:
https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/
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On this episode of GCMA Insights, Leighton talks to Darren Wood of GCMA and Alastair Sinclair of Play More Golf. The discussion is a "State of the nation" chat on where club membership sits currently, including the positive position a lot of clubs and venues still see themselves in as well as some possible impending challenges around cost of living, moving further away from the COVID boom and time challenges for people. Do clubs need to be quicker on their feet, adapt and be more flexible?? Listen here.
www.gcma.org.uk
https://playmoregolf.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastairsinclair/
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Eddie and Leighton catch up and amongst other things atlk about their trip to Broadstone GC and Leighton's visit to Golfit! in Scotland.
Leighton then talks to David Addison, GM of Kilmarnock (Barassie) or Barassie Links. This is an excellent club which happens to be nestled in some fine Golfing country, but is standing out in its own right. David talks about his journey, what he's doing to separate Barassie and how they'll join in the spirit of having the Open Chapmpionship 3 miles down the road in July.
https://www.broadstonegolfclub.com/
https://www.golf-it.com/
https://www.kbgc.co.uk/
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We follow on the back of the recent England Golf/GCMA Governance Workshop series that moved around the country. Leighton is joined by some real thought leaders in the industry, Tom Brooke - GCMA, Matt Draper - England Golf and Amelia Lewis - Players 1st.
The discussion centres on a summary of five points that clubs should be thinking about to improve their governance or get their governance on the right track. It's a great chat with some really good areas covered such as the importance of good governance to your members, people being clear on roles, starting with reviewing your governance and "culture" at your club.
The Governance Blueprint is a further resource, so please check it out:
https://www.englandgolf.org/governance-blueprint
www.gcma.org.uk
www.englandgolf.org
https://www.players1st.golf/
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After Leighton & Eddie have a monthly catch up, we roll into the first interview with Hugh Marr.
Hugh, a PGA Master Professional www.coacheducation-hughmarr.com shares his career journey with Eddie, coupled with how he views the future of coaching. Having had success with numerous players on the DP World Tour, to how he is creating a global coaching community hub.
Leighton is then joined by Michael Herd for a good old recruitment chat! Michael is not long in his role with Kopplin, Kuebler and Wallace (KKW), heading up their London office. The interview covers how people in the Golf industry can enhance their chances of getting a great role, finding a "good fit" and general trends in recruitment.
https://kkandw.com/international/
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This episode of GCMA Insights focuses on people's personal finances and general wellbeing including GCMA member benefits.
Along with Natalie McColl from GCMA, Mark Burton joins us from MCB Financial Services to talk all things mortgages and income protection. This is a different area of exploration and moves us away from Golf conversation.....but a very important topic to everyone in the industry.
Tom Brooke then joins Leighton & Natalie to talk through the GCMA's new Legal Insurance benefit. A general discussion on wellbeing follows and in particular what Managers can and should be doing to look after their wellbeing.
www.gcma.org.uk
https://mcbfinancialservices.co.uk/
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Eddie and Leighton catch up for a New Year chat and Eddie is then joined by Rachel Drummond - Golf Coach, Golf Presenter with the Legends Tour, former Ladies European Tour. Rachel shares her journey with some personal tragedies, her development into coaching at the contemporary facilities in Central London at The Pitch, while mixing it with her clients at St Georges Hill GC, and when diverse related opportunities are presented except and enjoy the journey.
Leighton then chats with Kevin Kennedy, GM of the Streamsong Resort in Florida - a stunning venue with 4 Golf Courses within striking distance of Tampa and Orlando. The three full length courses have been designed by Tom Doak, Gil Hanse and the Coore/Crenshaw firms. They are all modern gems and a lot of fun. These have been joined by "the Chain", a shorter course with no "Par" and designed to match the larger courses in quality of design. Kevin explains how he provides such a premier service to the guests, but also what it's like to work at such a venue. Leighton played the red and black courses, while catching up with friend of the pod - Gabe Aluisy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-drummond-739ba838/?originalSubdomain=uk
https://www.streamsongresort.com/
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Leighton is joined by Darren Wood of GCMA and Alistair Beggs, Head of Agronomy at R&A.
This is a really interesting discussion on how agronomists can help Golf Clubs navigate through the many challenges facing Greenkeeping and Golf Clubs currently. Alistair brings a vast experience to his role at the R&A and is building a strong team to provide solutions to Golf Clubs. Managers need to keep abreats of all the issues of which we talk through in this episode. This includes Trees, chemical use, climate and water use. A must listen.
R&A are now partners of GCMA and for more information click on the links below.
https://www.randa.org/en/articles/enhanced-agronomy-service-for-clubs-offered-by-the-r-a
https://www.gcma.org.uk/
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Great episode this month with Leighton catching up with Nicole Wheatley of Medi8 and the Golf Marketing Hub. They talk Nicole's documentary, marketing, Women in Leadership Golf Program and the Women in Golf Awards, of which Nicole was the pioneer.
Leighton then speaks to Owen James, Sustainability Manager at England Golf. Owen always has great information delivered in an interesting way and following some recent conferences with BIGGA expands on current sustainability issues such as climate, water usage and use of chemicals. Water use in particular is coming onto the radar very fast and Owen explains what clubs need to be thinking about to get ahead of the game. Such important and relevant topics.
https://breakingwithtradition.co.uk/
https://www.golfmarketinghub.com/
https://medi8ltd.co.uk/
https://www.englandgolf.org/sustainability/
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Having had some time away lately, Leighton & Eddie catch up for a chat and amongst other things - talk about Golf in South African and Tampa.
Leighton then sits down with Richard Pennell. Richard has been in the industry for some time, both on and off thne course having worked at severalk clubs through the Surrey area, including Secretary at Woking Golf Club. After a sabbatical, Richard rediscovered his love for Golf but also reignitied a passion for writing through his substack blog. This has even culminated in a book. Leighton & Richard also talk about some of the challenges of management and looking after yourself.
A really deep thinker, Richard is always a fascinating listen.
https://pitchmarks.substack.com/
https://pitchmarks.bigcartel.com/product/grass-routes-by-richard-pennell
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Following a very successful 2023 GCMA Conference, we bring to you the "Meet the Board" session, which was recorded on the Monday morning of Conference. This was a chance to meet four of the board members - Ed Richardson, Kerry Alligan-Smith, Gareth Morgan and Scott Clark. The discussion covered their areas within the board but also their motivations for being a board member and what's involved. A big thanks to all those who give up their time, but also to everyone involved in organising a great conference.
www.gcma.org.uk
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Tom Brooke joins Leighton for the last blast on Conference, why you should be going and if you are going, what to expect! There's a great line up of speakers and some cracking content, so book now if you haven't already.
Leighton is then joned by Kevin Fish, one of the keynote speakers, who builds on the benefits of attending conference and what delegates can gain through the fantastic content and networking opportunities. Kevin is always an entertaining listen. This is no different, but as always the advice is sound.
https://www.gcma.org.uk/news/gcma-2023-conference-register-now/
https://ccl.services/
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Episode 84 features a great interview with Marcus Lovelock following a catch up from Eddie and Leighton.
Marcus is steering the ship as GM at Huntercombe Golf Club, an architectural gem in Oxfordshire and a club with a great history, but also a unique feel. There's some great take-aways in here in how he provides a first class experience for the members at Huntercombe, while bringing his team along with him. Marcus also talks us through what makes Huntercombe unique, not least the Willie Park designed Golf Course.
The interview provides a really relaxed and entertaining view on Golf Management, but also into what makes Marcus tick.
https://www.huntercombegolfclub.co.uk/
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We're back for a date episode with Karen and Kevin from BRS. The positive trend continues despite some numbers being fractionally down, but the bottom line is.....people are still playing a lot of Golf!
There's discussion around using this data in your decision making, some questions around whether clubs need to look at member numbers if increasing rounds continues and also the Ryder Cup effect.
Important stuff for anyone managing clubs or Golf operations.
www.brsgolf.com
www.gcma.org.uk
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