Podcasts about England Golf

Steve Carroll sits down with the esteemed Walker Cup player and captain who has helped bring through some of England's biggest golfing talents. Nigel Edwards has quite the CV. A former World No. 2 as an amateur, he played in four Walker Cups – holing the winning putt at Ganton in 2003 – and skippered three Great Britain & Ireland sides. Indeed, his victorious team at Lytham 10 years ago was the last time we lifted the trophy on this side of the pond. He has played with and against some of the best players in the game and, in his role at England Golf, has managed a team that has nurtured Georgia Hall, Bronte Law and Lottie Wood to name just three. Nigel has some incredible stories to tell from relaying memories of stalwart Walker Cupper Peter McEvoy to how he almost missed one of the finest days in GB&I amateur history. Enjoy the listen… Website: https://www.nationalclubgolfer.com/ X: https://x.com/NCG_com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalClubGolfer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalclubgolfer/?hl=en

Dan Abrahams is a Sport Psychologist and former professional golfer. At one time he was the Lead Psychologist for England Golf. Dan joins The Mental Golf Show.  Topics and timestamps: 00:00:00 Why is it so hard to perform under pressure? 00:07:42 How to choose what you think on the course 00:13:06 How to use past experience to make you better 00:17:12 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course - joshnicholsgolf.com/course 00:20:26 Should we take responsibility for every mistake? 00:25:33 Your A-B-C-D Game 00:37:39 Upgrade your practice! Go to joshnicholsgolf.com/practice 00:39:59 The Masters: Rory, Bryson, and Rose and their Mental Games 00:51:48 Are we fighting our brain while we're on the course? 00:56:08 Dan Abrahams - danabrahams.com ----- Dan Abrahams' links: X Instagram Facebook danabrahams.com Golf Tough on Amazon -----

In this episode, Leighton reflects on the recent Strategy Workshops hosted by England Golf, with the support of BIGGA, GCMA, and the Activation Project. He is joined by Matt Draper and Matt Bloor, who helped lead the workshops, to capture the key takeaways and insights shared during the sessions. They are also joined by Simon Gardner and Phil Davis of the Activation Project, who played an active role in facilitating these important discussions. The workshops provided a comprehensive look at how golf clubs can build or evolve their strategic plans. The focus was on using data, consultation, and best practices to create a roadmap for success. The Activation Project shared a structured approach to developing these plans, emphasizing the importance of understanding where your club is now, and where it aims to be in the future. Throughout the discussion, the panel explores how clubs can assess their current position and set realistic, impactful goals for the future. They also dive into the critical question of who should be involved in the planning process, from board members to staff, and how to foster collaboration and ownership across the club. Moreover, the conversation highlights the importance of maintaining momentum and ensuring the plan stays on track, even when challenges arise. Whether you're in the early stages of developing a strategic plan or looking for ways to refine your current approach, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice for golf clubs looking to grow and evolve with purpose.   Check out the episode from July 2024 on the DNA report which captures data from clubs https://golfclubtalkuk.libsyn.com/trending-topics-with-england-golf-dna-report   https://www.activationproject.org/ www.englandgolf.org https://players1st.com/   www.golfclubtalk.uk golfclubtalkuk@gmail.com

On this episode of Trending Topics with England Golf, we spend some time with two of the England Golf board - Julia Regis and Jenny Denyer.  The discussion looks to present a picture of the process of becoming a Director, what it's like to be on the board and the role itself and any specialised areas that each Director might take responsibility for.   Julia and Jenny give us an overview of their careers thus far and how that placed them nicely to help the strategic direction of England Golf.  Both come from a leadership, coasching and performance angle and have performed roles on other Boards.   The conversation delves into some challenges facing Golf as a sport and how these might be approached.  They include improving ethnic diversity in Golf and attracting more women and girls to the game.  There's also a look at some of the great opportunities in front of the sport and how these can be exploited.   A great chat and thanks to Julia and Jenny for giving up their time.  https://www.englandgolf.org/ https://www.englandgolf.org/leadership-team    

On the latest Trending Topics, we welcome Matt Draper and Mark Romasiuk from England Golf and David Hawkins, Secretary of the Bedfordshire Golf Union.   The discussion is all about mental health and how it can effect anyone in Golf Clubs, both Golfers and those working and volunteering in clubs.  David explains why he has such a strong interest in this topic and why he became a mental health first aider and how he now leads a group of mental health first aiders.  The three guests explain that it's down to all of us to look out for each other and try to recognise when something's not right. England Golf will be launching its "Fore Your Mind" compaign in early February.  Mark explains how it's designed to signpost both Golfers and Golf Clubs to the best place to receive advice and information.  A really important topic and thanks to David for sharing his story.  https://www.englandgolf.org/ www.golfclubtalk.uk golfclubtalkuk@gmail.com Don't forget our Management Field Trip at Princes and Royal Cinque Ports Golf Clubs on 26th, 27th March.  For more details or to book click here - Management Field Trip 

On the latest Trending Topics we welcome Matt Draper and delve into two vital areas of Golf Clubs - Safeguarding and Legal Compliance.  The common theme through the discussions centre on good governance practices and having the necessary policies and procedures in place.  The safeguarding department at England Golf are there to educate and inform clubs around ways to keep their members safe, but also if an incident were to arise - they are there to help in a practical way.  Petra Duvanna, Safeguarding Lead Officer, explains to listeners what safeguarding is and what clubs need to be aware of and look out for.  She also talks through some examples of breeches and these quite often come down to bullying by others or harrassment by parents.  There's also some great advice on how to report an incident. David Walters, Legal & Compliance Officer, then talks us through some other areas of legal compliance for clubs and how to stay on the right side of the law!  This is largely from an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion point of view, but this could also mean member discipline, employment law, health and safety and GDPR.  Your EDI policy and Disciplinary Policy will be the guiding documents here. A crucial listen for any Club Manager or someone who governs at a club. https://www.englandgolf.org/safeguarding https://www.englandgolf.org/legal   Golf Club Talk UK Management Field Trip - Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th March 2025.

After a chance encounter at The Curtis Cup, Tom sits down with Nigel to discuss his career as one of the most decorated amateurs in British golf.Nigel isn't just one of the most successful Duncan Putter winners in the history of Southerndown, he's also:Represented GB&I in 4 Walker Cups (01, 03, 05 & 07)Holed the winning putt at Ganton in 2003Captained GB&I in the Walker Cup in 2011, 2013, and was reappointed captain at Lytham in 2015Represented Wales in seven European Team Amateur ChampionshipsPlayed for GB&I in 3 St Andrews Trophies and captained 3 moreNigel is also the GB&I Team Manager for in the Olympics and currently works for England Golf. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

We're joined this week by England Golf chief executive Jeremy Tomlinson. It's a pretty action-packed episode as we discuss a host of club golf topics with the governing body's chief executive. He addresses the ongoing criticisms of WHS, considers how golf club membership is looking and whether the post Covid boom is now peaking. We also look at whether traditional clubs are being more open to different formats of play and get into the latest on the Respect in Golf movement. 

On our latest Trending Topics with England Golf, we explore two key areas of its operations, Championships where we're joined by James Crampton and Rules, with Sam Barker-Sabido. England Golf run many Championships throughout the year at all levels.  James talks about what's involved in applying for an event, hosting an event and the benefits and positive side-effects that can come with hosting one of these tournaments.  Not all championships are at elite level and EG also host many handicap events.  Towards the end of the episode, we're joined by Simon Williams, GM of Sherwood Forest GC, to tell us what it's like to host an EG Championship.  Sherwood Forest have hosted many and Simon gives the inside view, from a club that has done so. Sam Barker-Sabido also talks to us about the importance of his role within England Golf and stresses why clubs need to continually educate their members on the rules of Golf and what to know when holding competitions.  There are many initiatives to assist with Rules education both for Golfers and also those who want to take on a "Rules" role within their club. https://www.englandgolf.org/rules-of-golf https://www.englandgolf.org/2024-england-golf-events https://www.sherwoodforestgolfclub.co.uk/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescrampton122/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-barker-sabido-a39510153/  

The latest episode of Trending Topics focuses on Sustainability but we do it through the lense of the recent England Golf Sustainability conference at Woodhall Spa. Owen James and Caitlin Mcmillan rolled out a great day's education and thought leadership which included some key figures in the industry and this particular space. The event broke sustainabililty down into four main areas: Biodiversity Water Management Golf: Everyone's Game Innovation Leighton and Owen run through the intent of the day and the episode is enhanced with contributions taken from panellists on the day.  These included Marie Athorn of the RSPB/R&A Partnership, Alyson McKechin of Golfit! and Dr Mark Bloomfield of the Transformation Tour.  Owen finishes by summarising some of the key outcomes.   Sustainability doesn't have to be confusing or overwhelming and England Golf can be a great resource as a starting point or guide on your journey.  https://www.englandgolf.org/sustainability/  

What will a typical golf course look like in 2050? Will 7,200 yard long layouts with deep green fairways and rough be a thing of the past due to water shortages and heat waves? Will golf properties be "off the grid" energy self sufficient by incorporating on-site renewable energy sources such solar power to achieve their sustainability goals? To open Season 16, host Colin Weston and guest Petra Himmel explore the spectrum of sustainability issues surrounding the golf industry, from plastic use in golf balls to the environmental and social benefits of urban golf courses. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/S7bgqRSJ.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/@modgolfpodcast/videos) "You really have to believe in the future otherwise you could give up at once. We currently have all these erosion, flood, wildfires and heat wave stories that are impacting golf clubs. Climate change doesn't really care if we care or not. It's just there. We just have one chance to get it right, so we either react in time or we will struggle. There are so many experts predicting that you either start preparing for it or you just don't have a chance to survive economically as a golf club. If you are in the wrong region or if you aren't prepared, then you will not make it. The good thing is that we have possibilities and solutions."... Petra Himmel, journalist and creator of www.GolfSustainable.com Petra created GolfSustainable.com (https://golfsustainable.com/en/) in 2020 as a response to the trends and practices she witnessed as a journalist covering professional golf for over two decades. Click on this link (https://golfsustainable.com/en/) or the image below to learn more. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/5pNZdsp8.png (https://golfsustainable.com/en/) If you would like to connect with Petra, visit her bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/petra-himmel) for contact information. We want to thank our partner inrange® for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/tiYKqRxn.jpg (https://www.inrangegolf.com/the-experience-range?lng=en) inrange® is a radar-based ball-tracking company that enhances the driving range experience by offering the most engaging gameplay and precise ball-tracking on the market. From private clubs and standalone commercial ranges, to multi-storey “Big Box” entertainment venues and limited-flight ‘compact' ranges, Inrange® creates unparalleled experiences for every type of player - and unleashes your business' growth potential. They are also the only software in the world offering a bay vs bay link up feature - allowing large groups to play against one another in teams across the entire venue. To learn more check out www.inrangegolf.com (https://www.inrangegolf.com). After their engaging conversation on this podcast episode, Petra and Colin jumped over to The ModGolf YouTube channel to discuss her takeaways from the first sustainability conference of England Golf titled "The Sustainable Future of Golf". Click on the image below to watch. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/SCrVdfRN.jpg (https://youtu.be/SN_tX5HE4Bw) Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... plus you can WIN some awesome golf gear! As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building. I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests. I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf. Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/q_IZwlpO.jpg (https://patreon.com/Modgolf) Special Guest: Petra Himmel, journalist and creator of www.GolfSustainable.com.

He has amassed a loyal and passionate band of followers with his focus on coaching, course vlogs, entertainment and fun. In this week's episode of The NCG Golf Podcast, Steve Carroll caught up with Coach Lockey to find out all about being a content creator – it's harder than you think! But he has also teamed up with England Golf on their iGolf scheme and has put together a series of videos on his YouTube channel where he gained a handicap. Aside from finding out what it was, Steve also asks whether it has fired up his competitive edge and looks at the benefits of giving non-club members an official World Handicap System index. Is iGolf about to go viral? Pop your headphones on and have a listen! Please Note: Please be aware that Coach Lockey's Handicap Index was only for demonstrative purposes as his rounds did not comply with the Rules of Handicapping and have since been removed from his record.

Trending Topics with England Golf is back and on this episode we're talking about the Respect in Golf Campaign with Matt Draper, Ben White - Comms Director and Toni Shelbourn - Brand and Campaigns Manager.  This is a great initiative being led by England Golf and one that looks to improve the image of Golf through showing that Golf belongs to everyone.  How do we make Golf a welcoming environment regardless of your background, age, race, gender, ability etc.   Golf can mean many things to many people and we explore how clubs can assist in projecting a more positive image of the game and hopefully along the way increasing participation.  https://www.englandgolf.org/respect-in-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. www.gcma.org.uk www.bigga.org.uk www.randa.org https://www.sportinginsights.com/   WORKFORCE & FACILITIES RESEARCH PROJECT OVERVIEW APRIL 2024

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.   England Golf DNA Report https://www.englandgolf.org/  

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

James Luke, England Golf's head of handicapping, is back to update us on how the big changes to the World Handicap System have been settling in. But he's also got a couple of important messages to impart – around general play scores and a new policy that could open the way for more clubs to get tee sets rated. If you've got any interests in WHS, you have to listen to this episode…

We'll bet this chat is going on right now somewhere in your clubhouse. How can you make golf as accessible as possible but feel confident you're protecting the integrity of competitions? This is a question England Golf have grappled with, and we get stuck into it on this week's episode of The NCG Podcast. Steve Carroll is joined by James Crampton, England Golf's director of championships, and the pair talk about the governing body's competition entry policy, which can deny entry to players where competition and general play scores don't match up. We also get into their new pace of play policy, where checkpoints are now used to monitor round times. Could a similar system speed up the game at your club? And fresh off an eventful Brabazon Trophy, on and off the course, James gives us an insight into the work of his busy department. It's a compelling listen with plenty of talking points!

This week we discuss club membership, handicaps, England Golf and iGolf and the benefits of club membership and also pay to plays. Please get in touch by emailing wealdofgolf@gmail.com and follow @wealdofgolf on insta   

Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll are joined by special guest Jeremy Tomlinson, England Golf's chief executive. We discuss in detail the governing body's 'Respect in Golf' campaign – a movement which aims to promote greater understanding and embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion in the sport. Jeremy also talks about the World Handicap System, membership numbers in the country, iGolf and iPlay, as well as what England Golf have got in store as their Centenary year really gets into gear. We hope you enjoy the chat. Elsewhere as we bring season 2 to a close: We've finally played some golf! Can we put this terrible winter behind us? Why are we so suspicious of data? Check out this week's Readers Whines Steve tries to blind Tom with some tech trivia in Rules Corner

It's funny how random, accidental conversations morph into something special. While returning from The 2024 PGA Show Demo Day in Orlardo on a shuttle bus, host Colin Weston sat beside a young man and he asked how his day went. That young man was Nick Darby, who was attending on behalf of Get Golfing which is a UK non-profit that acquires and revitalizes distressed golf properties. After an engaging bus ride conversation, Colin asked Nick if he would tell the Get Golfing story on The ModGolf Podcast. Fast forward and here we are. We hope you like this inspiring episode as much as we enjoyed making it. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/4H5UvFVK.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/@modgolfpodcast/videos) "Here in the UK we have this issue which I don't see too much globally, where lots of our golf courses are either financially suffering while the land value is increasing. So many golf courses are being bought up, slabbed over with cement and housing estates are being built on them. We are on a mission to change this trend." "So on the charity side of it, we reinvest and try to acquire golf courses that are going under and put money back into them, back into the communities and really get that golf course to prosper." Join our ModGolf Mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun! As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building. I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests. I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf. Click to join >> https://patreon.com/TheModGolfPodcastwithhostColinWeston I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/q_IZwlpO.jpg (https://patreon.com/TheModGolfPodcastwithhostColinWeston) "We took over these seven golf courses and we just looked at ourselves and said "Can we actually do this?" We thought "If we don't do this, these golf courses are going to be given to somebody else not necessarily to grow the game of golf." Then we just put our hearts and souls into it." https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/8_k2-5ac.jpg "It sounds like it's an impossible task because we've only ever operated one golf course to then knowing that we had another golf course that was 300 miles away. It was exhilarating. It was fantastic to go into these golf clubs and say to the staff "You've still got a job, come and work for us. It's going to be fantastic." And then also tell the members of the golf club. "Hey, you're not going anywhere. You're going to stay right here. Your golf course is going to stay open". And that feeling is just incredible and that's why we do what we do. It's because golf is just so important and we owe so much to the game of golf and this is how we give it back".... Nick Darby / Get Golfing Episode Chapters 03:40: Nick provides an overview of what Get Golfing does and why they do it 05:15: How and when Nick was introduced to golf and who invited him 06:25: The story of the "AHA Moment" and launch of Get Golfing 08:20: How Get Golfing Founder Edward Richardson acquired Redlibbets Golf Club in Kent England 10:15: How during the pandemic Get Golfing went from operating one golf course to seven 13:10: Using Redlibbets GC and the non-profit test case that led to tripling the club membership 30:50: The Festival of Golf... August 2024... 3 day Ladies European Tour Access Series event... includes Night Golf, a Golf Sixes event 32:00: Hosting the first global Ladies Disabled Golf Tournament 39:40: Nick discusses the future of Get Golfing, that includes partnering with innovative technology companies like our show sponsor Golf Genius Software! FREE membership for ALL junior golfers...2,500 and counting! You can also learn more about Nick on his bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/nick-darby). On this episode Nick shared that their August 2024 "Festival of Golf" weeklong activation will feature a Golf Sixes event. One second ever ModGolf Podcast episode back in 2017 was with then DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley, who talked about their first Golf Sixes event. Click on the image below to listen to this engaging episode. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/tPvRCrYi.jpg (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/002-keith-pelley) Want to learn more about the impactful non-profit work Get Golfing takes on, perhaps book a tee time or just hang out at one of their welcoming clubhouses? Have a look at the Go Golfing website (https://www.getgolfing.org) or email Nick Darby at nick@getgolfing.org https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/1Kd1SpPd.png (https://www.getgolfing.org) We want to thank Golf Genius Software who have supported The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/K9NPjjAv.jpg (https://www.golfgenius.com) Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you're a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com (https://www.golfgenius.com). Special Guest: Nick Darby - Golf Retail Sales Manager at Get Golfing.

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/      

It's a new year, a new PGA Tour season, and a new guest who's trying to play every golf course in Massachusetts. Our first episode is the year is here, hosted as always by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The new PGA Tour season begins with The Sentry, where only one of the top 3 players in the world is contending (1:56). The OWGR released changes to how points will be dolled out, including for the new "signature events" on the PGA Tour, which include no cuts (sound familiar?) (5:45). 2023 was a huge year for the podcast, and 2024 looks to keep growing on that success. What's in store for us? More travel, and more golf, of course (8:15). Alex used the holiday weekend to catch the new movie Anyone But You, and Michael asks how it compares to 2023's No Hard Feelings (14:02). Our first guest of the New Year is Sean Melia, editor of the New England Golf Journal. Sean has a mission to play every golf course in Massachusetts, and shares some of his favorites, and reminisces with Alex about their shared hometown course, Concord Country Club (16:13). The New Year included a lot of fireworks, and Michael really doesn't understand why it's so excessive (47:22). The NFL season is nearing its conclusion, and that means Alex and Michael horrible no good very bad season can end (49:17). In #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all about the January diets, and how maybe that can springboard to some wholistic life changes, you know, like it does every year (52:32). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.com Make sure to check out our weekly Live Takes on the LIVETAKE app, available on your phone's App Store. Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex's Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt 

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/  

What a week it has been in the world of club golf! Big changes are coming to the World Handicap System and we're going to mark your card. In a special edition of the From the Clubhouse podcast, Steve Carroll is joined by England Golf's head of handicapping, James Luke, to go through all the new WHS stuff coming to GB&I next year. NOW READ: What changes are coming to the World Handicap System? We'll try to explain Course Rating minus Par and how it will affect your handicaps, we'll delve into the merits of the new rules around fourball betterball, and we'll drill down into the detail of Course Handicaps and Expected Score. If you're still a little confused about what's coming in April, this will hopefully start to put your minds at ease…

Enjoyed the summer break? Our From the Clubhouse team are back and they've got plenty to get stuck into. Listeners will remember that Steve Carroll pledged to submit a score for handicap from every round he played until the end of October. Three and a half months in, he gives Tom Irwin an update on how that's going and how it's affected his golf. The duo then consider the remarkable comments from England Golf on the R&A and USGA's proposed Model Local Rule for a golf ball roll back, and look at why the governing body have taken this step and whether action needs to happen on hitting distances. And Steve gets on his soapbox once again to argue for a change in the way we play our club competitions. You may not agree, but you'll be intrigued all the same. So let's get stuck in! The From the Clubhouse podcast is produced in association with TaylorMade Golf. NOW READ: I've been putting every score in for WHS – here's what I've learned NOW READ: ‘Huge concerns': England Golf hit out at proposed golf ball roll back

For the last episode of the series, Why Golf: Opinion Matters heads to the AIG Women's Open at Walton Heath! Di Stewart catches up with Sky Sports broadcaster Iona Stephen about her golfing journey and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of female commentators and presenters. She also speaks to England Golf's COO Richard Flint and some of the fans enjoying the event in the August sunshine! Make sure you check out more of our content on Instagram!

In this episode of GCMA Insights, we have four guests who dive into the latest iteration of the Golf Governance Guide.  Tom Brooke - CEO, GCMA, Jerry Kilby - Kanda Golf, Gavin Anderson and Matt Draper of England Golf explain why clubs should be using this as a valuable tool to ensure their club's Governance is in the right place.   The fours elements of good club governnace - Recruitment, Structure, Processes and Culture break it down nicely and Managers can really benefit from having this framework and being able to nudge their Committees/Boards. A great listen for anyone in our industry!   www.gcma.org.uk https://kandagolf.com/ Golf Governance Guide

It has been a busy week in Golf... Price won a scratch golf competition, Green quits Muswell Hill and England Golf send an EMAIL!! OH YEAH, also the Saudi's via their Public Investment Fund BOUGHT Men's Professional Golf, so we should probably talk about that as well? DOUBLE OH YEAH - it's a major week. There is TO MUCH going on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest: Stuart Armstrong, Head of Coaching and Professional Workforce for Sport England and Host of the Talent Acquisition Podcast Head of Coaching and Professional Workforce for Sport England and host of the Talent Equation Podcast. Stuart Armstrong joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on sports development, coaching, skill acquisition, and sport science.Stuart has worked in sports development for the past 20 years. Stuart has held positions in performance and talent development at England Golf, UK Coaching, and the Rugby Football Union which have all focused on creating optimal development environments for young people to thrive and reach their potential. Stuart is currently the Head of Coaching and Professional Workforce at Sport England. He has been responsible for writing and publishing two national strategy documents, ‘Coaching in an Active Nation: The Coaching Plan for England' and ‘Working in an Active Nation: The Professional Workforce Strategy for England'.Stuart is a highly regarded public speaker, having delivered keynote presentations across the globe for a range of organizations both in and out of the sport. He is an expert facilitator who leads workshops for organizations striving to support people to be the best they can be. Stuart also owns the website www.thetalentequation.co.uk and is the host of the 5-star rated podcast ‘The Talent Equation' which is dedicated to providing advice, guidance, and support to people at the cutting edge of coaching and performance development.Breakdown1:00 - Pitfalls of Using Drills8:00 - Evidence-Based Research10:30 - Problem Solving16:00 - Alternatives to Drills20:30 - Perception28:00 - Traditional Drill33:34 - 34:09 - B.I. Ads January 202334:10 - Game Context37:00 - Ecological Dynamics41:00 - Self Determine46:00 - Finding a Solution49:00 - Not Overburdening Athletes56:00 - Fun and Engagement57:30 - Teaching Systems of Plays1:03:00 - Ecological Explorations1:05:00 - ConclusionStuart Armstrong's Bio:Website: www.thetalentequation.co.uk Podcast: The Talent Equation Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast/id1209549739Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

We're off to Hilton Head for one of the most beloved weeks on the PGA TOUR schedule! The RBC Heritage is an even bigger date on the calendar than normal this year because it enjoys elevated status, but are the designated events already starting to wear down on the game's best players? Matt, Whit, and Paige discuss what the early ramifications of the TOUR's re-structuring. Patrick Cantlay is exempt into the designated events, but was criticized this past weekend about his rate of play in the final round of the Masters Tournament. Cantlay addresses the issue with Kira K. Dixon, and we get further analysis from Whit and Matt. Over on the LPGA Tour, Georgia Hall is off to one of the hottest starts in her career! The 2018 AIG Ladies Open Champion has finished runner-up in her first two LPGA starts of the season, and she stops by to talk about how she plans to roll her high level of play into the upcoming Hanwa International Crown. Georgia Hall (38:29)

We don't want you to think of us as one-trick-ponies but it's another podcast and another week talking about the World Handicap System. That's because Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll took the From the Clubhouse podcast, in association with TaylorMade Golf, on the road and visited Woodhall Spa, the headquarters of England Golf, to speak to James Luke, the governing body's new Head of Handicapping and Course Rating. We get stuck into course rating, PCC, interoperability, and much more besides - including if higher handicappers are actually dominating competitions, the vital role of the marker in protecting the integrity of the system, and what might be coming in the future.  There are some funny stories along the way too so let's get stuck in...

Does club golf for you revolve around turning up and chucking balls in the air, or are we now hooked on the concept of booked tee times?  Covid considerably changed the landscape of how some of us play our golf and in this week's From the Clubhouse podcast, in association with TaylorMade Golf, Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll consider what's on offer at clubs and whether the humble roll up has passed its sell-by date. Tom and Steve explain how mixing with lots of different players was pivotal in their early experiences of the game, but they also look at how important knowing exactly when you're going to play is for a modern time-poor generation. The pair also look at whether a hybrid mix can suit everyone, while Steve has a World Handicap System plea for those who make roll-ups the majority of their time on the course. England Golf's Awards, Tom's travails with tailoring, and an impromptu Rules quiz are also in the mix, so what are you waiting for? That play button won't click itself.

Simon Brearley is the Head of Athlete Development & Rehabilitation at Cranleigh School and a consultant strength & conditioning coach with England Golf, and the European Tour Health & Performance Institute (official providers of science and medicine services on the DP World Tour). In this episode Simon discusses: The evolution of the program at Cranleigh School. How his role has had a more rehabilitation focussed element. The most common injuries he sees on a regular basis in school based athletes. The relationship many of these injuries have to training load and growth. Why he thinks youth S&C coaches should have a better understanding of common injuries. You can follow Simon's work via his Twitter: @resolveperf . Join us in Edinburgh, Scotland for the LTAD Workshop on February 25th & 26th, where Rob Anderson and Jared Deacon will be covering all things adolescent training including the development of strength, power, speed and agility. Get your tickets now here:https://bookwhen.com/ltadnetwork/e/ev-sbt0-20230225000000 To learn more about the LTAD Network check out www.ltadnetwork.com or follow on Instagram: @ltadnetwork or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltadnetwork . You can keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our www.athleticevolution.co.uk , Instagram: @athleticevouk and Twitter: @athleticevouk .

This is a special episode of the podcast as Stuart and John got to record in person in Bend, Oregon after a 2 day work visit with a little ski adventure on the thrown in. He has been traveling the US speaking at the United Soccer Coaches Convention and working with the coaching staff of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL, and had a few days to spend in Bend before keynoting the Oregon Youth Soccer AGM. For those who do not know, Stuart has worked in sports development for the past 20 years. He has held positions in coach development, performance and talent development at England Golf, UK Coaching and the Rugby Football Union. Stuart is currently the Strategic Lead for Workforce Transformation at Sport England. He has been responsible for writing and publishing two national strategy documents, ‘Coaching in an Active Nation: The Coaching Plan for England' and ‘Working in an Active Nation: The Professional Workforce Strategy for England'. Stuart is a highly regarded public speaker, having delivered keynote presentations across the globe for a range of organizations both in and out of sport. He is an expert facilitator who leads workshops for organizations striving to support people to be the best they can be. Stuart also owns the website www.thetalentequation.co.uk and is host of the 5 star rated podcast ‘The Talent Equation' which is dedicated to providing advice, guidance and support to people at the cutting edge of coaching and performance development. SAVE THE DATE: The 2023 Way of Champions Conference will be held August 4-6, 2023 at Colorado Academy in Denver, CO. Click here to learn more, registration will open January 1, and we will be announcing guest speakers and other conference related events soon. Its going to be amazing to be back in person in 2023!  This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams.  Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences. Thank you for all your support these past four years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

England Golf's new pilot Championship Entry policy, which could potentially deny access into some competitions for players with too many general play scores in their handicap records, has catapulted the controversial World Handicap System back into the headlines. But has the governing body's actions, which are designed to ensure integrity and a high standard of entrants, exposed a deeper issue within WHS? On this week's From the Clubhouse, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll look in detail at the new policy, discuss what it will mean for those golfers who could be affected, and whether it shows that WHS is flawed. The duo look back at the old CONGU handicap ways - refusing to don the "rose-tinted spectacles" worn by some when reflecting - and consider the impact England Golf's pilot could have on our own competitions as clubs wage war in the fight against handicap manipulation. Do club committees need to do more, or are they hiding behind a shield of the perceived ills of WHS? WHS has been an emotive topic ever since its introduction in late 2020, and Steve and Tom don't hold back expressing some strident views. Where do you stand? It's certainly an interesting listen... RELATED NOTE: You can download England Golf's Winter Checklist, which is discussed in the podcast, here.

It was fantastic conversation with the wonderful mind Mark Day. Mark has been a top professional for over 20 years and shares with us what it's like to create and develop elite golfers. Many great aspects covered where we all can learn and improve.

Live panel from the Leaders in Sport conference at Twickenham for Episode 85 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 28, 2022 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja, joined on stage by: European Club Association CEO Charlie Marshall on the power and money talks around the future of UEFA club competitions. Amar Singh - Senior Vice President, Content and Communications at MKTG, EMEA - on issues facing sponsors and player activism at the World Cup in Qatar Nic Coward, who has been a leader at the Premier League, UK Athletics, England Golf, the British Horseracing Authority and elsewhere in sport Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages Music No Love by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/JgXz25Tw5d4

Tee sheets are still busy, membership remains buoyant and, as the success of England Golf's independent golfer scheme shows, new players continue to be attracted to our wonderful game. While the number of rounds played may not be hitting the heights of 2020 and 2021, they remain way above pre-Covid levels – and there has been no sign in this year's club renewals of a halt in the sport's popularity. And yet there are gathering clouds on the horizon. The cost-of-living crisis, spearheaded by huge energy bills that seem certain to come our way later this year, represent a big threat to our disposable incomes and could dramatically change our leisure habits. So how can golf prepare for this and how can the authorities help? And what about other issues around growing participation for women and girls, sustainability, and the World Handicap System? To talk about the success of iGolf, and how England Golf are meeting the challenge in some of these areas, our guest on the From the Clubhouse podcast is the governing body's chief operating officer Richard Flint…  

Nick is currently the Programs Director for ALTIS.  ALTIS is an elite training environment for athletes and a global leader in the provision of education for sports performance.  Nick is in charge of building education and training resources that share ALTIS experiences and extend their processes to the performance community at large. The complexity of managing both the Performance and health of athletes is at the heart of the ALTIS approach.  Nick has a substantial and diverse resume having worked in teaching environments, and multiple performance environments, as well as having been a competitive athlete himself. He's been in the world of human performance professionally since the early 90's emigrating to Canada on several occasions for work in sports performance and returning to the UK where he is originally born, to take on roles with GB Paralympic skiing, the Sheffield Eagles Rugby League team, UK's Talent Athlete Scholarship Scheme as well as building the first regional and national strength and conditioning program for England Golf. Nick and his family emigrated to the US in 2016 to take on a role as the Director of Barton Health Center for Orthopedics and Wellness. He lives in Lake Tahoe with his wife and youngest son, and he is also a grandfather.  

Online bookings or roll ups? Paper or electronic scorecards? Wherever you turn in golf it seems the conversation soon moves on to technology. How far should clubs go to adopt it? Do you dip the toe, or dive headlong into a clubhouse of shot-by-scot scoring and digital leaderboards? However, you might feel about it, tech is changing the world around us, and golf will have to move with it. But can it sit with tradition and how can clubs manage the inevitable change? My guest this week to discuss this and more is Craig Higgs, international managing director for Golf Genius Software. If you've ever played an event on NCGs Top 100s tour, or if you've enjoyed a round stateside, you'll be familiar with the huge company's tournament management solutions. They've got Rory McIlroy as an investor, and they also provide the scoring for England Golf's competitions. So, who better to assess technology in golf – a sport where the digital revolution has been accelerated massively by the Covid pandemic – and look at how to handle it? Let's get stuck in…

Outstanding coach Graham Walker has been voted Coach of the Year twice in 2014 and 2019, he has coached England Golf players for more than 20 years alongside coaching some of the the best professionals in the world including Tommy Fleetwood, Danny Willett, Matt Wallace and David Horsey. Graham talks us through his coaching philosophy and explains how he helps players achieve their potential.

Just popping the three letters into a social media channel is enough to bring up a column of chat that it would take you hours to digest. More than a year after its launch, the World Handicap System continues to be debated and digested by golfers all over the UK. But sift through that collection and one theme emerges again and again. Integrity, or more precisely, the fear that WHS can be manipulated. So what's really going on under the bonnet? Is there truth to the claims or is it all just another internet conspiracy theory. And what are governing bodies doing to ensure we're all playing by the same rules and that those determined to be nefarious are caught out. Our guest this week on the From the Clubhouse podcast is Gemma Hunter, England Golf's head of handicapping and course ratings, as we went into a deep dive about all things WHS security…

We chat to England Golf CEO Jeremy Tomlinson on the brand new iGolf non-member handicap scheme and how the game is handling the pandemic. We also preview a big week featuring golf's return to the Olympics and round up all the tour action from the weekend.

On this week's episode we of course dive into the PGA Championship and the incredible story of Phil Mickelson taking the win! We also dive into the whole Brooks and Bryson rivalry after that "leaked" video... yes I used ""And England Golf finally give us a date for the launch of the nomadic handicap tracker.... and Golf Twitter and Golf Facebook think it's the end of the world.... SPOILER... it really isn't!ENJOY!Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating and review. Or even take a screenshot and share on the socials!This show is brought to you by:Sunday Red Golf - The golf club for all the hackers, the toppers and the purists out there! If you love your golf, enjoy a post-round drink and just enjoying being out on the course with your mates having a laugh, then you'll fit right in. Join the club for free, just click here.TourChamp - Ever thought of creating your own golf leagues? Your own "Race To Dubai" or “FedEx Cup” style competitions with your mates? Well, now you can! Choose from Stableford leagues or matchplay leagues and over the course of a season, let's see who will be crowned TourChamp! Click here to start your league now for FREE

Today's guest is English professional golfer Sophie Walker. Sophie played on the Ladies European Tour for ten years in more than 150 events, having turned professional in November 2006, with her first season on Tour in 2007. She's now one of Sky Sports Golf's main presenters for their Ladies European Tour coverage. Outside the studio, Sophie teaches golf and volunteers as an England Golf selector.

The Professional Route continues and we speak to former England Golf international Paul Kinnear. Now three years a Professional, Paul talks us through his amateur career and his journey to becoming a Pro Golfer.As a very talented footballer, Paul tells us how a certain former England teammate and now Top 20 player in the world inspired him to leave football behind and concentrate on golf. Paul has won countless amateur tournaments, has played in The Open and is already a winner as a professional. To learn more about Paul and to follow his career you can visit www.paulkinneargolf.com which includes links to his Social Media pages. If you're not already following The Bogey Boys, you can reach us on:Instagram: BogeyboyspodTwitter: BogeyboyspodFacebook: Kevin WhittakerWe hope you enjoy!!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bogey-boys-golf-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week is Women and Girls' Golf Week. It's an initiative launched by England Golf and supported by all the other home unions, the R&A and all the leading bodies in golf.   The concept of the week is to promote golf as not only a fun game for all genders and ages, but also a career option for ladies in what has traditionally been a very male dominated industry.   Here at BIGGA we have very few female members, numbering around just 20 in an association of almost 6,000 greenkeepers and that's pretty representative of the overall greenkeeping industry.    However, the ladies who do work in the profession speak of it with great affection, enjoying the lifestyle and the opportunities for career progression that it offers.   One of those ladies is Caroline Munro, who works at Bonar Bridge and Ardgay Golf Club up in the Scottlsh Highlands.   Caroline is the only greenkeeper working at the nine-hole golf club and so all the responsibilities for the preparation of the course rest on her shoulders.   Hers is a fascinating story and I hope you enjoy our conversation, recorded when I dropped in to visit Caroline a couple of months ago.   If you'd like more information about Women and Girls Golf Week, head to the England Golf website. You can also read Caroline's story in the July edition of Greenkeeper International and on our website.                                                                                                                     BIGGA has launched an HR service, available to every greenkeeper member.   Many small businesses don't have a dedicated HR professional as part of their staff. They're seen as a luxury that you just can't afford. And as such, matters such as employee handbooks, staff development and training, complaints and feedback, hiring the right individuals or overworking will be swept under the carpet and not dealt with effectively, making for a less than ideal working environment.   BIGGA has teamed up with Xact to provide every member with access to free help and advice to make your workplace a more professional and positive environment.   A team of qualified advisers will be on hand to assist BIGGA members with any HR problems that arise, with instant advice just a phone call away.   The advisors can help from the very early stages through to the conclusion of the matter and telephone and email advice is available for each case.   The helplines are available from 9 til 5 Monday to Friday.   The service is completely confidential and no contact will be made with your employer. The only things they'll ask for when you call are your full name, your start date at your current employer and your BIGGA membership number, just to make sure that your membership is still active.   Head to the BIGGA website to find out more. The Green Room Golf Course Podcast is produced by Karl Hansell on behalf of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association. For questions, comments or concerns, you can get in touch by emailing karl@bigga.co.uk. You can also join the conversation on social media using @GreenRoomBIGGAon Twitter we've also got a Facebook page where all the latest notices, news releases and information from BIGGA can be found. We're also on Instagram using @BIGGA_HQ. Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The more people know about the sports turf industry, the more understanding they will have about the hard work of BIGGA members and other greenkeepers. If you'd like to get in contact about any other aspect of your BIGGA membership, including member benefits, support, or learning and development, call 01347 833800 or email info@bigga.co.uk You can also get more information about BIGGA and how it can improve your career and your course by heading to our website.

Hosted from 30 May to 2 June 2019, the Brabazon Trophy took place at Alwoodley Golf Club in Leeds.    The Brabazon is the short name for the English Men's Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship. Notable winners over the years include Guy Wolstenholme, Michael Bonallack, Sandy Lyle, Ronan Rafferty, Charl Schwartzel. Alwoodley is a spectacular inland course designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie, who went on to design Augusta National, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne. However, Alwoodley was the first course he designed and so is known as the Original MacKenzie.   Set on Wigton Moor, Alwoodley is a natural heathland course and as such has springy fairways, areas of heather and natural-looking bunkers.   Responsible for maintaining the course for the competition was acting course manager Matt Brighton. Matt took over the role in March following the retirement of long-term course manager and BIGGA life member Philip Taylor.    BIGGA's Membership Services Manager Sandra Raper stopped by Alwoodley to find out how the team was getting on and to deliver some pork pies to keep them going.    While there she sat down for a conversation with Matt and James Crampton, the director of championships at England Golf, to discover what it takes to host a major amateur event. Away from the cameras and glamour that characterises The Open or other professional events, the greenkeeping team at the clubs that host amateur competitions want to put on a show of equal quality. However they must often do so with fewer resources and a smaller team, making the challenge even greater.    Also mentioned in this week's podcast are the BIGGA Awards, for which nominations have opened. The awards are an opportunity to recognise the incredible achievements of BIGGA members. We're looking to find out about those teams who have hosted a major event, like the team at Alwoodley, or perhaps they've completed a major project such as the renovation or rebuild of their course on limited resources. Maybe they've done incredible work to further the reputation of the greenkeeping profession – which can be charity work or just a lifetime of dedication? We want to hear each of these stories, so if you're a greenkeeper and you know of someone who's worked incredibly hard or you're just a member at a golf club and want to see your team recognised for their efforts, the BIGGA Awards are the place to go. Head to our website to find out more and there's also a link in the show notes.   As it's National Volunteer Week, Sandra also spoke to a pair of BIGGA members who have given up their free time to help out at the event.    30-year-old Jason Norwood is a greenkeeper at Rudding Park in Harrogate, while 29-year-old James Dawson is a greenkeeper at Oulton Hall in Leeds.   Sandra spoke to the pair about their reasons for volunteering at the Brabazon Trophy and how they'd found the experience so far. So thank you to Matt, James, Jason and James for talking to us, and thank you to Sandra for being our roving reporter on the day! Image courtesy of Leaderboard Photography. The Green Room Golf Course Podcast is produced by Karl Hansell on behalf of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association. For questions, comments or concerns, you can get in touch by emailing karl@bigga.co.uk. You can also join the conversation on social media using @GreenRoomBIGGA on Twitter we've also got a Facebook page where all the latest notices, news releases and information from BIGGA can be found. We're also on Instagram using @BIGGA_HQ. Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The more people know about the sports turf industry, the more understanding they will have about the hard work of BIGGA members and other greenkeepers. If you'd like to get in contact about any other aspect of your BIGGA membership, including member benefits, support, or learning and development, call 01347 833800 or email info@bigga.co.uk You can also get more information about BIGGA and how it can improve your career and your course by heading to our website.

Alan Stein, Jr. is a performance coach, consultant, speaker and author. He spent 15 years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet. Alan delivers high-energy keynotes and interactive workshops to improve performance, cohesion and accountability. He inspires and empowers everyone he works with to take immediate action and improve mindset, habits and productivity. In other words, Alan teaches how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. You can find out more about Alan at: www.alansteinjr.com Dan Abrahams is the lead psychologist at AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League, and host of the Sports Psych Show. Dan is a former professional golfer and also former lead psychologist with England Golf. He is a regular in the media, including Sky Sports, BT Sport, the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4, and is known for his passion and ability to demystify sport psychology, as well as his talent for creating simple to use techniques and performance philosophies. You can find out more about Dan at: https://danabrahams.com Where Others Won't is recorded at Apollo Studios in downtown Toronto. It is produced and edited by Adam Esker. You can book Cody to speak, buy the Where Others Won't book, or learn more about Cody's background by visiting www.codyroyle.com This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens, and they have a special offer waiting for you at www.athleticgreens.com/cody