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Golf Club Talk UK
This show provides an entertaining and informative look at Golf Club life in the UK featuring the latest news and information. The show features interviews with the people that make things happen in the industry but also provides listeners with reviews of clubs that are at the top of their game. Largely the show will be aimed at people working in the golf industry and who govern clubs. It will aim to provide best practices and take a positive and forward thinking look at where golf clubs are…
Episodes
- Golf Club Talk UK
Nicole Wheatley - Medi8 & John Caven - GCTUK 71
Leighton & Eddie have a catch up on a few points including leadership! Leighton is then joined by Nicole Wheatley of Medi8 and the Golf Marketing Hub. Nicole…
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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Quarter 3 participation data
In conjunction with the GCMA, we're back with our Q3 Particpation data episode. Kevin and Karen join us to update the listeners on member and visitor…
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Sarah Bennett - GCTUK 70
Leighton & Eddie kick off with a catch up. There's some interesting discussion around labour challenges, the current cost of living situation and how having a…
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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Labour Shortage
On this month's episode of GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK, we talk about the very relevant and real issue of the labour shortage, not just in Golf but in…
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Kevin Murray & Rob Bristow - GCTUK 69
Leighton and Eddie have their monthly catch up followed by two interviews. Eddie speaks to Kevin Murray of Kevin Murray Golf Photography. Kevin has a long…
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Jerry Kilby on Good Governance - GCTUK 68
While talking about Governance might not float everyone's boat, it can be a fascinating subject and so crucial to everything we do as people working in the…
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Emma Ballard - GCTUK 67
Leighton and Eddie catch up for a yarn at the start of the show. Plenty has happened in the last month or so including.....you got it - Cam Smith winning the…
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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Quarter 2 member utilisation data with BRS
An innovation this episode with a Golf Club Talk UK podcast and GCMA webinar taking place at the same time. Gavin Robinson of the GCMA kicks off the session…
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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Accreditation Program
On this episode of GCMA Insights we look at the new accreditation program. This is a big step forward for the association and plays a further role in…
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BRS on maximising Green Fee Revenue - GCTUK 66
Leighton kicks off with an introduction from St Andrews in the lead up to the Open. He's also joined briefly by Tracey Walker who gives us a quick heads up…
- Golf Club Talk UK
Carol-Ann Baxter - GCTUK 65
Golf Club Talk UK meets up with Carol Ann Baxter, Executive Director with the PGA of Canada Ottawa. One will discover that Carol Ann is a trailblazer, her…
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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - "2 Lengths" with Chris Cook & Richard Palmer Jones
For those that attended the GCMA conference back in November they will be familiar with Chris Cook's closing session on his "2 Lengths". This was an inspiring…
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Sam Williams, Cookie Jar Golf - GCTUK 64
In episode 64 - Leighton is joined by Sam Williams from Cookie Jar Golf, which has risen very quickly in prominence in the Golf space. On top of their Podcast…
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Peter Hickling - GCTUK 63
Golf Club Talk UK share time with Peter Hickling, former Club Manager who developed a successful club business at High Post GC and more recently transferring…
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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - BRS on Q1 Data
Along with Gavin Robinson of GCMA we welcome Karen and Kevin from BRS to talk Q1 data for member play. Many in the industry will be keen to see how 2022…
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Richard Leeves & Mark Pearson - GCTUK 62
In this episode and after a catch up between Leighton & Eddie, Golf Club Talk UK share some time with Richard Leeves [GM Chestfield Golf Club] Richard shares…
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Isaiah Mwesige: Afriyea Golf Academy - GCTUK 61
What a great episode we have for you as we're joined by Isaiah Mwesige from the Afriyea Golf Academy in Uganda. This Golf Academy is changing young lives in…
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Steve Vinnicombe & BRS/Golf Genius on Competitions Software
Two interviews on episode 60 - Eddie chats with Steve Vinnicombe, General Manager/Head Golf Professional at Bedford & County Golf Club. Steve shares his…
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Michael Sawicki, Royal Birkdale - GCTUK 59
Leighton makes a trip to Liverpool and the "Golf Coast" to visit the Managing Secretary of Royal Birkdale, Michael Sawicki. Michael has had a very steady…
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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - GCMA Mentor
On the first episode of GCMA Insights for 2022, we feature the GCMA Mentor programe released in late 2021 and due to commence in May 2022. The scheme is…
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Amelia Lewis on Surveys - GCTUK 58
Following Leighton & Eddie's catch up, we talk to Amelia Lewis from Players 1st to deep-dive into member and guest surveys including the results, benefits, how…
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Doug Poole and Your Golf Travel - GCTUK 57
Great to be back for 2022 and we kick off then year with two interviews. Following a catch up with Eddie and Leighton, Eddie speaks to Doug Poole, Chief…
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Leighton & Eddie + BRS on Member Utilisation - GCTUK 56
On the last episode for 2021, Eddie and Leighton have a good catch up and a look back at 2021 including favourite episodes. They then pull their crystal balls…
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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - 2021 Conference Episode
On this episode of GCMA Insights, we feature a recap of the GCMA conference held at Wyboston Lakes in November. Leighton attended the conference, not only for…
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Royal Norwich - GCTUK 55
After a long awaited visit to Royal Norwich, Leighton sits down in the Clubhouse with David Coventry - Chairman, and James Stanley - CEO of Royal Norwich…
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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Wellbeing
GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK covers Wellbeing this time. One of the three key themes at the GCMA Conference, the wellbeing of those working in the Golf…
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GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK - Technology
It's our 3rd episode of GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK and the topic is Technology. Leighton is joined by Gavin Robinson of GCMA, Craig Higgs of Golf…
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BRS on EPOS & Gary Stangoe - GCTUK 54
We're back with episode 54 and Leighton Walker has the two interviews this week. First up is Lesley from BRS talking about EPOS systems, in particular the…
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GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK - Sustainability
It's our 2nd episode of GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK and the topic is Sustainability. Leighton is joined by Gavin Robinson of GCMA, Jonathan Smith of GEO…
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Louis Booth & Ian Irving - GCTUK 53
After a catch up from Eddie and Leighton we roll into two interviews. Louis Booth is forging a great young career at the age of only 26! Louis has been in…
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Ryder Cup Special - GCTUK 52
A unique episode of Golf Club Talk UK this week with a Europe v USA Ryder Cup preview interview. After Leighton & Eddie catch up for a chat, Eddie is then…
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JeremyTomlinson, England Golf - GCTUK 51
Leighton & Eddie have the pleasure of being joined by Jeremy Tomlinson this week for a fascinating interview and an insight into what's happening at England…
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Playing Numbers & Utilisation with BRS - GCTUK 50
It's episode 50!! After a catch up with Eddie, this week Leighton speaks to Karen and Kevin from BRS about course utilisation and booking trends as they…
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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Women & Girl's In Golf
On the first episode of GCMA Insights with Golf Club Talk UK, Leighton hosts a panel interview with four women from the Golf Industry. The guests are: Natalie…
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Karl Morris - GCTUK 49
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…
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David Edwards - GCTUK 48
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…
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GCMA & Yvonne Brooke - GCTUK 47
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…
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Gabe Aluisy & Keith Stewart - GCTUK 46
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…
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Cornwall College Club Management Degree - GCTUK 45
Following a catch up between Eddie & Leighton, Eddie was delighted to chat with Matt Orwin - Cornwall College Group, Gavin Robinson - Professional Development…
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Damien Connolly of Mygolf Group - GCTUK 44
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…
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Colin Mayes & Hedley Muscroft - GCTUK 43
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…
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Governance Episode! - GCTUK 42
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…
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Heather Mulley & BRS COVID Impact Study - GCTUK 41
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…
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Tom Brooke of GCMA - GCTUK 40
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…
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Daniel Hodson and Stuart Gillett - GCTUK 39
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…
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Chris Fitt and BRS/Golf Genius - GCTUK 38
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…
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Steve Salter & Ben Laing - GCTUK 37
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…
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Stephen Nicholson & Xact - GCTUK 36
Two interviews this month and we catch up with Stephen Nicholson, GM at Haydock Park Golf Club. Stephen, a finalist in the GCMA Manager of the year is building…
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Mike Clayton & Ed Cartwright from CDP - GCTUK 35
After Leighton and Eddie catch up to review what's been happening over the last few weeks, Leighton talks to Mike Clayton and Ed Cartwright from CDP (Clayton…
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Looking ahead to 2021 - GCTUK 34
Leighton and Eddie catch up for an end of year chat and look forward to what Golf clubs might be thinking about in 2021. With the opportunities presented…
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What is Gather! - GCTUK 33
Leighton & Eddie catch up for their usual look at what's been happening in the past month. Following this they're joined by Adam Keable and Colin Bell from…
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International Round Table Revisit - GCTUK 32
Over seven months on from our first International Round Table episode, Leighton and Eddie revisit with Kevyn Cunningham from Half Moon Bay in Jamaica and John…
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Matt Adamski, Sweetens Cove & BRS on Membership - GCTUK
Eddie speaks with Matt Adamski ( General Manager ) of Sweetens Cove Golf Club . Sweetens Cove has developed a cult following, a unique nine hole golf course in…
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Stuart Finlay, Radyr Golf Club - GCTUK 30
We welcome back Stuart Finlay, GM of Radyr Golf Club in Cardiff. Stuart first appeared on the show two years ago, not long after starting in his new role as…
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John Cockayne and Doug Philip GCTUK 029
After Leighton and Eddie catch up to look at what's happening in the industry currently, Eddie sits down with John Cockayne: Specialist Golf Consultant based…
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BRS Golf & Torbjorn Johansson GCTUK 028
Episode 28 features our new sponsor "BRS Golf". Leighton talks to Bob and Peter from BRS about how COVID has affected rounds played as well as membership but…
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Slip, Slap, Swing with Michelle Baker - GCTUK 027
A brief in between episode this time with Leighton chatting through his experiences over the last 5 months and the effect that it's had on his club…
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Women and Golf and Chris Duffy - GCTUK 26
Golf Club Talk UK welcome Harriet Shephard and Kim Wild who head up, Women and Golf magazine, UKs leading golf magazine for women. The magazine has recently…
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Gavin Robinson of GCMA - GCTUK 25
Leighton and Eddie have a catch up discussing among other things, the reopening of Clubhouses, Bryson De Chambeau and the European Tour recommencing. On the…
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Leighton & Eddie Catch Up - GCTUK 24
Leighton and Eddie have a general chat on Episode 24. They explore many of the issues that have come out of the COVID-19 crisis. They delve into areas such as…