Running since 2019, the show features interviews with the people that make things happen in the industry and aims to give a wide perspective of what’s taking place in Golf Clubs in the UK.
Shows:
Golf Club Talk UK Traditional Episodes x 2 per month
GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK x 1 per month
Trending Topics with England Golf x 1 per month
Having spent over 20 years in the Golf Club industry in both the UK and Australia, Leighton brings a rounded and diverse view to the game and the show. Based in the Cotswolds and working as part-time GM at Cirencester Golf Club, Leighton is now building Golf Club Talk UK to provide more than just podcasts.
With over 35 years’ experience in the golf industry business, Eddie Bullock Golf provides boutique consultancy and advisory services. His time spent with the PGA and as a Manager gives him a breadth of experience that struggles to be matched. Eddie brings a wide network including people outside of Golf.
A recent workforce survey was carried out by Sporting Insights on the state of the Golf industry workforce. The survey, commissioned and supported by GCMA, R&A, BIGGA, England Golf, Wales Golf, Golf Ireland and Scottish Golf - provides a valuable insight and measure into the health of the workforce across multiple areas.
This information is key to employers, Golfing bodies and employees alike and John Bushell and Erica Healy talk us through the key findings from the report, with the assistance of Kevin Barker - R&A, Tom Brooke - GCMA and Jim Croxton - BIGGA.
A general discussion follows on some of the successes, challenges and opportunities around recruitment and people engagement. Listeners will benefit from viewing the report that accompanies and it can be viewed here
Thanks to all particpants for an informative and thought provoking discussion.
https://www.sportinginsights.com/
GCMA Insights - Workforce Survey Findings
Aug 6, 2024Golf Club Talk UK
Leighton is joined by Emma Ballard for a catch up on what's happening at Women & Golf and her take on Golf generally. Emma always has some insightful thoughts on the game and industry and she will also be up at the AIG Women's Open in late August for the last major of the year!
Rob Saunders then joins from our new show partner - Top Tracer! Top Tracer is revolutionising practice and game play on Driving Ranges and Rob discusses with Leighton the topic that Top Tracer can be for all facilities and clubs. There's conversation around how it can improve engagement, time spent on property, revenue and importantly - membership recruitment and retention. Top Tracer also had a strong presence at Royal Troon recently and Rob gives us the lowdown on the scale of this.
Top Tracer will become the standard in years to come, so is it a case of when as opposed to if your facility should be looking at it???
Emma Ballard - Women & Golf and Rob Saunders on Top Tracer - GCTUK 97
Jul 30, 2024Golf Club Talk UK
On this month's Trending Topics with England Golf, we welcome back Matt Draper and Gavin Anderson for a deep dive into their DNA report which was recently released.
The DNA report is a collection of statistics across many of the key areas of England Golf's remit and the landscape of Golf. The data is being collected on the ground via Club Support Officers as well as the central admin team.
In this chat we talk a little about how the report came about but then move onto the main areas such as; membership statistics, inclusivity, visitor Golf revenue, Golf Club workforce and sustainability.
These reports will be updated and produced more regularly goign forward and will be a useful tool in club's determining their strategy.
Trending Topics with England Golf - DNA report
Jul 23, 2024Golf Club Talk UK
We're joined by the Director of Sustainable Golf from the R&A, Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel who has an impressive resume from the Golf industry and greenkeeping, is currently at the forefront of promoting the R&A's vision for sustainable Golf. Working his way through the five pillars of sustainability for the R&A, Daniel breaks down the aims into simple terms.
On the eve of the Open Championship at Troon (where Daniel happens to be spending the week), the chat is timely and presents a great insight into his role and the subject of sustainability within Golf.
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GCMA Insights - Daniel Lightfoot, Director of Sustainable Golf R&A
Jul 17, 2024Golf Club Talk UK
In this episode we explore and celebrate the R&A Women in Golf Leadership programme. Leighton and Eddie are joined by four women from the industry who are either driving, mentoring or participating in the programme.
Jackie Davidson – Director of Golf Development at R&A
Vicky Cuming – Mentor/Coach
Bee Craft – Golfbreaks.com and delegate from previous cohort
Giulia Ferroni – Leeds Golf Design and delegate from current cohort
The conversation explores the motivations for setting up the programme, what’s involved, how it works and how women can get involved. The delegates tell their stories of success, discovery and how it’s being applied in their careers.
It’s quite an inspirational conversation and one that shines a light on a vital part of our industry.
A big thank you to our partner – Top Tracer! www.toptracer.com
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Women in Golf Leadership Programme - GCTUK 96
Jul 10, 2024Golf Club Talk UK
