Golf Club Talk UK

Karl Morris is Europe's leading performance mind coach, delivering cutting edge methods of peak performance and goal achievement to a range of clients across sports and business. In this interview with Leighton, they explore some of the impact of the last eighteen months, but through a Golf, business and personal perspective.  Karl talks about adaptability, "looking up" and appreciating what's around you and being instinctive in management and Golf.  There's also a great conversation about "what a good day looks like in your business".  This is a fascinating chat where listeners should be able to relate things back to their own lives and careers.  Karl Morris - https://themindfactor.net/

On episode 48 Eddie shares some time with David Edwards the renown golf entertainer.  Internationally known for his golf trick shows, his exhibitions prove his ability to execute some of the most impossible shots, and his clear communications prove invaluable to all who have experienced his entertainment.  David has also worked with some great names from then industry and shares a few stories. https://www.david-edwards.co.uk/

After Leighton & Eddie catch up, we welcome Tom, Natalie, Gavin & Craig from GCMA at what is the start of a collaboration between Golf Club Talk UK and GCMA.  The crew give us an introduction  to who they are but  also an overview of  where the association is currently and where it is going.  One of the team from GCMA will feature every few episodes and we will cover topical issues within the industry including wellbeing, sustainability, education and labour shortage.  Second up we have Yvonne Brooke from "Ladies Golf Lounge", a  Facebook group set up for Women Golfers!  The group, with over  5000 members is growing rapidly and gives women Golfers an outlet to chat, network, share experiences and soon - take part in events.  Yvonne is very engaging and enthusiastic and the Ladies Golf Lounge is well worth checking out. https://www.gcma.org.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