Podcasts about golf management

A great interview on episode 109 with three outstanding younger managers joining Leighton.  We meet James Brockington, GM at Henley GC, Molly Pavey, GM at Bramshaw, Poultons & Newark, and George Tunbridge, GM at St Enodoc.  It's not all about their age though and the chat explores their entry into Golf Management and how they view the industry.   The wide range of clubs and ownership structures also provides a great perspective and the topics explored include mentorship, communication, investment, current challenges, particularly around cost pressures and how to engage your members.  The industry is certainly in good hands and we thank the guests for their time and hope you enjoy an enlightening interview.     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  www.golfclubtalk.uk golfclubtalkuk@gmail.com

This episode turns the tables on the longtime host of this podcast, Scott Hollister, as he prepares to depart GCSAA after 26 years on the job. Scott offers us a candid look into his long tenure with GCSAA and GCM , from the adrenaline of the 2000 U.S. Open to the solidarity felt during the industry's trials post-9/11. Alongside Howard Richman, Scott reminisces about the serendipitous turns and the cherished camaraderie that have punctuated his journey.The GCSAA Podcast is presented in partnership with Envu.

In this episode of the Club + Resort Talks podcast, Senior Editor Phil Keren speaks with Jason Pearsall, Managing Partner with Revive Golf Management, about Pearsall's decision to open the Warren Valley Golf Course in Dearborn Heights, Mich. earlier than usual. Revive Golf Management is operating the golf course in a lease agreement with the city of Dearborn Heights. Due to the mild weather conditions and a high level of interest from some regular players, Pearsall determined that it was a good idea to open the course during the first half of March. Pearsall discusses the challenges associated with opening a golf course for the season earlier than usual, and offers advice to other golf course managers who might be thinking about making a similar move. Phil and Editor-in-Chief Rob Thomas also talked about The Seagate Golf Club in Delray Beach, Fla. re-opening its course following a $14.5 million renovation project. The club closed its course in April 2023 for the upgrade work, re-opened the back 9 in December 2023 and recently re-opened the front 9. The revamped course has improvements to the greens, fairways, tees, bunkers, irrigation, drainage, turfgrasses, landscaping, as well as the driving range and practice facilities. Phil and Rob discussed a Texas golf course that is slated to re-open after being closed for several years. The former Cape Royale Golf Course in Coldspring, Texas, which closed six years ago and has since laid abandoned, is scheduled to re-open in spring-summer 2026 and will be renamed TRA Lake Livingston Regional Public Golf Course. Landscapes Unlimited has been selected by the Trinity River Authority to direct the re-development. Heading northwest, the C+RB editors looked at a joint venture partnership that was recently established between The Wilderness Club in Eureka, Mont., and Escalante Golf. Escalante will oversee more than $15 million worth of expansion and improvements, while managing golf operations, hospitality, food & beverage, and real estate development and sales. Escalante's plans also involve transitioning Wilderness Club from a semi-private club model back to a fully private club, in honor of its founder's original vision.

We chat with Miller Brady, the President of PGA Tour Champions, and what the Tiger effect will look like if he decides to play. Long time golf supporter Jeff Smith tells stories.

About Leona Maguire Leona entered the professional game in 2018 off the back of a record-breaking collegiate career with Duke University. The proud Irishwoman has been a serial winner ever since she took up the sport in Co. Cavan but it was her decision to move to America, inspired by her life-long ambition to play on the LPGA Tour, that catapulted Leona into the big leagues. As an amateur, she was nothing short of sensational. A three-time Curtis Cup player with GB&I, Leona is a two-time Olympian representing Ireland in the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In 2017 she captured the Ladies British Amateur Championship title, becoming serial winner on the collegiate circuit. Maguire sat atop of the world amateur golf ranking for an incredible 135 weeks during her amateur career. Unsurprisingly, it didn't take this born winner long to claim her maiden ‘W' on the professional scene with Leona getting over the line, not once, but twice in her first full season at the Symetra Tour's 2019 Windsor Golf Classic and the Symetra Classic. That blistering form meant she comfortably qualified for LPGA Tour promotion for 2020. Leona became the first Irish woman to represent the winning Team Europe in the 2021 Solheim Cup. Leona was a crucial player becoming the greatest Solheim Cup rookie when she went unbeaten. In February 2022 Leona followed this feat up by winning her debut title on the LPGA at the Drive On Championship and in doing so became the first Irish Women to win on the LPGA in history. Not stopping there, Leona recorded her second LPGA victory in June 2023 winning the Meijer LPGA Classic shooting a final day 64 to win by two strokes. In September 2023 Leona continued her memorable season as she proved to be a crucial part of Team Europe as they successfully retained the Solheim Cup in Spain with Leona delivering 3 points to the European side. About Mark McDonnell Mark has worked in the sports industry for over 20 years initially starting out working in the football world before moving across into the golf industry when he was 24 years old.  Mark has since worked for two of the leading brands in golf, Srixon and TaylorMade adidas Golf. The latter in which he was employed as one of the youngest account managers in their history, winning account manager of the year in only his second year with the brand.  Mark has a vast amount of experience in working with high profile clients, lifestyle management and works with many large corporate companies on a daily basis heading up both the Modest Golf and Modest Sport's Marketing business.  Mark also founded the Horan and Rose biannual charity event which to date has raised over £4 million for charities across the world and oversaw the ISPS World Invitational, the only event in the northern hemisphere to offer equal pay to both the male and female participants. This is the 16th episode with guests Leona Maguire, LPGA Professional golfer and Mark McDonnell, Co-founder of Modest! Golf Management, in the Davy podcast series 'Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly'. This podcast brings you insightful conversation between Aidan Donnelly and entrepreneurs and business owners/management with their own unique story to tell. If you like what you hear, please like, share and subscribe.

In this episode of Club + Resort Talks, Editor Rob Thomas speaks with Tom Everett, President of Landscapes Golf Management. Landscapes Golf Management has been in a news a lot lately, with new projects in both Traphill, N.C. (Contentment Golf Club) and Sioux Falls, N.D. (Mapleton Golf Club). Everett also penned a popular column for Club + Resort Business—How Do You Cultivate Culture That Produces High Performers?—in September 2023. Senior Editor Phil Keren joined the conversation to discuss the latest news from across the club and resort industry. Topics included T36 at Baytown (Texas)—a double-loop track that makes the most out of limited acreage. The innovation is similar to the amazing work being done by Agustin Pizá and Pizá Golf. Phil and Rob also talked about work at Mesa (Ariz.) Country Club being done with climate change in mind. The project includes modernizing its irrigation system to help save an estimated 21 million gallons of water a year – or more than 10 percent of its current water use. The club is also aiming to eliminate 20 to 35 acres of the course's 125 acres of irrigated grass. Also, the much-anticipated opening of Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills in Tempe, Ariz. is upon us! The club introduces night golf to the area. Lastly, there are even more alternative entries to golf with Putts and Pins and Club Regatas. Putts & Pins in West Des Moines, Iowa features gamified mini golf, duckpin bowling and arcade games with an electric pop vibe inspired by '80s and '90s rock culture, while Club Regatas in lima, Peru has introduced a certified Pitch and Putt layout designed by Agustin (Augie) Pizá, Founder of Pizá Golf.

Throughout our first two hours, we were joined in studio by Jeff Risdon from Lions Wire to talk all about our 8-3 Detroit Lions. Huge and Jeff broke down the sad loss to the Packers last week, gave their thoughts on what needs to be improved in order for the Lions to bounce back, talked about what makes them confident in a Lions win, and what makes them nervous about Sunday's game against the Saints, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew as well as Lomas Brown for our weekly Lions/NFL segment. Huge, Josh, and Lomas talked about our Detroit Lions and their performance against the Packers, looked ahead to Sunday's game against the Saints and gave their predictions, and much more. We then had our "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Joe Hatch, who is the Director of the PGA Golf Management program at FSU. He talked about what the program has to offer, how you can get into Golf Management, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During our "Moving Ferris Forward" interview, Huge spoke with Joe Hatch, who is the Director of the PGA Golf Management program at FSU. He talked about what the program has to offer, how you can get into Golf Management, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our final hour, we were joined by Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew as well as Lomas Brown for our weekly Lions/NFL segment. Huge, Josh, and Lomas talked about our Detroit Lions and their performance against the Packers, looked ahead to Sunday's game against the Saints and gave their predictions, and much more. We then had our "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Joe Hatch, who is the Director of the PGA Golf Management program at FSU. He talked about what the program has to offer, how you can get into Golf Management, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 84 features a great interview with Marcus Lovelock following a catch up from Eddie and Leighton. Marcus is steering the ship as GM at Huntercombe Golf Club, an architectural gem in Oxfordshire and a club with a great history, but also a unique feel.  There's some great take-aways in here in how he provides a first class experience for the members at Huntercombe, while bringing his team along with him.  Marcus also talks us through what makes Huntercombe unique, not least the Willie Park designed Golf Course.   The interview provides a really relaxed and entertaining view on Golf Management, but also into what makes Marcus tick.   https://www.huntercombegolfclub.co.uk/  

In today's episode we're joined by Brendan Barrack. He's a member and 6 time club champion at Lambton Golf and Country Club where he currently plays off a +3 handicap. Brendan played his college golf at George Washington University, where he recorded two NCAA collegiate wins. He turned pro off the back of a successful college career and recorded a win on the Great Lakes tour as well. Fast forward to today and he currently holds the position of Vice President of Golf Management at Mindful Sports Group where he represents tour players around the world. Join us as we go Behind the Brim and uncover simple ways for us to learn from Brendan's game.  

Nate sits down with SUNY Delhi Golf Assistant Coach, Joe Burgin. He is a 2018 SUNY Delhi grad who spent his high school days at Delaware Academy.  Joe gives us an in-depth look at the Business and Professional Golf Management major at Delhi. He also talks about other programs like the Golf and Sports Turf Management major. Listen in to find out more about these amazing opportunities right in our backyard. SUNY Delhi Golf Management The only Golf Management program in New York

Carolyne is an UK HR & Employment Law expert and owner of the highly successful GOLF HR - a subsidiary of her company, GAP HR.Carolyne is very experienced in dealing with Golf Clubs and Golf Club Committees in ensuring that Clubs remain compliant with all areas of Human Resource Management.Carolyne also runs the Helpline for all Golf Club Managers' Association Members.  The specialist helpline, is available by calling 01491 598 789  from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

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 progression through teh Golf Management ranks to find himself at this great club.  We discuss his journey to Royal Birkdale but then also go into more depth about the club itself but also some of the things that go with hosting the Open Championship.   While the next one may be some years away at Royal Birkdale, the planning is constant and Michael works closely with the R&A on all matters course, ecology and logistics.   The Open aside, Michael manages a busy club with a strong membership and he provides more detail on what it takes to keep standards high.   https://royalbirkdale.com/   Thanks to our sponsor BRS Golf www.brsgolf.com  

829: Henry Stetina is a PGA Teaching Professional who, in 2019-20, was named the #1 Golf Instructor in New Mexico by Golf Digest. He's also the Program Coordinator for the New Mexico State University's PGA Golf Management Program, responsible for Player and Instructor Development. In addition to that, he is the Founder and Executive Director of the Las Cruces Jr. Golf Assoc dedicated to serving the community, and introducing children to golf. On this episode of Golf Smarter, Henry talks about growing up in a state not known for golf, the NMSU Golf Management Program, and getting your child interested in playing golf. And if that's not enough of a resume, he is also the host of the Straight Shooter podcast.Vote for Golf Smarter as your favorite golf podcast! Golf Smarter is one of only 8 golf podcasts on the shortlist of golf podcasts in the first ever Sports Podcast Awards! Vote for us before March1 at https://sportspodcastawards.com/categories/9This episode is brought to you by DynamicGolfers.com/golfsmarter. Golf Smarter listeners get a 7 day free trial and 15% off your membership with coupon code ‘GolfSmarter'. Why spend thousands on a gym membership that doesn't focus on the best exercises for golfers? Join the thousands of golfers worldwide who do the 15-20 minute dynamic stretching workouts that are completely focused on improving your flexibility and mobility for golf. Our host, Fred Greene, went from a 11hcp to a 9hcp in just 3 months doing DynamicGolfers workouts each morning. In less than a year of doing it multiple times each week, he's worked his way down to an 8! They have hundreds of workout sessions so you'll never get bored doing the same routine. Try it free for 7 days and see immediate impact. https://DynamicGolfers.com/golfsmarter.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans 145 is pt2 of our conversation with Rick Koscher, The Golf Better Coach, from 2010, where we discuss the value of playing a practice round vs focusing on range practice. Be part of the podcast! Record our episode intro from your phone, and get a year long membership to Dynamic Golfers. Write to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com and tell us that you want to play. We'll assign you an episode number and a script to record for the intro of the show. If we air your intro, you'll win!

"At the green grass level we recognize that we have to make a conscious effort to make others feel welcome. That was one of the things that I believe we missed in the 90s. We made a lot of hard golf courses, a lot of challenging facilities, but we didn't really create a safe place for people that were new to the game to come in feel welcome who didn't understanding etiquette or even where to begin. A lot of those things that cause people embarrassment we are able to address early on and doing that to create safe ways for them to learn the game, making them feel like they belong as they make their way from the putting green to the range and ultimately for just one hole or two holes at a time until they get comfortable. Give them ways to have success and feel welcome at the facility from the very beginning." Friend of the show Rich Katz - Founder of Katz Strategy - takes on the guest host duties to lead a fast-paced, informative, entertaining, practical and educational conversation with Mark Mattingly, Executive Vice President at Landscapes Golf Management. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/Eupi5Yj_.jpg "If you're going to get into the golf business, you need to love seeing other people get that spark in their eye and really have joy in experiencing this great game. And if you love to do that, you'll go the extra mile to provide that programming and on-boarding. All of these technology solutions have all been developed to help people better understand and fall in love with the game the way that I have. So that is what I think is most important. " Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Mark on our Youtube Channel (https://youtu.be/Yai8KQPlo2I)! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/vSK9UIYM.jpg (https://youtu.be/Yai8KQPlo2I) A PGA Professional since 1994, Mark has served as a General Manager, Regional Manager and Regional Operations Executive for private and public facilities alike with a strong emphasis on business-building programming and membership growth. As part of the Landscapes team, Mark is centrally located in Indiana where he also served on the Indiana PGA Board of Directors for three consecutive terms (2005 – 2012) during which time he chaired committees dedicated to education, scholarships, Special Olympics and growth of the game initiatives. To learn more about Landscapes Unlimited, visit their website (https://www.landscapesunlimited.com) to see how they has grown over the past forty years from one man with a pipe wrench and a pickup truck, to four industry leading companies dedicated to delivering golf industry expertise. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/W-aMyQQg.png (https://www.landscapesunlimited.com) You can also learn more about Mark on his bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/mark-mattingly). Special Guest: Mark Mattingly - Executive Vice President at Landscapes Golf Management.

In the spirit of the Olympics, we're excited to have Golf Management Consultant, Eddie Bullock, as he shares more about his 40 year experience in the industry, how COVID has impact the sport, future technologies that continue to improve the game of golf and mentoring young people with their career aspirations. About Eddie Eddie Bullock has considerable experience in the golf industry, since 2008 he has operated his own golf consultancy business. Specialising in golf facility management, with a broad range of golf related disciplines including strategic management, structured organisational development, marketing and customer service, a frequent speaker within the golf, and the club industry throughout Europe, specialising on future golf club operations and is widely recognised as an authority on emerging lifestyle trends.

Amy & Adam preview the women's Olympic golf competition – and give their picks for gold! – and have an insightful conversation with 2016 Olympian, Gerina Piller, who was in the final group of the final round chasing a medal. Plus they recap the ISPS Handa World Invitational presented by Modest! Golf Management and the return of The GOAT, Annika Sorenstam, who won the U.S. Senior Women's Open by eight shots.

Amy & Adam recap The Amundi Evian Championship and look ahead to the Olympics. But first they run through the ISPS Handa World Invitational presented by Modest! Golf Management (with some brief comments from global pop superstar Niall Horan). Plus, a little discussion on the U.S. Women's Senior Open and the return of Annika Sorenstam.

THE NGCOA & GOLF BUSINESS PODCAST PRESENT In this House Chat segment, Justin Apel, Executive Director of the Golf Course Builders Association (GCBAA) discusses the valuable assets and information their organization brings to golf course owners and operators. In this Inside Golf Business segment, John Brown, CEO of Brown Golf Management and creator of GolfBack with owners, operators and the Brown Golf team discusses the importance of maintaining a direct relationship to their customers, and systems they have created to drive direct bookings and minimize 3rd party acquisition of their customers.

In this House Chat segment, Justin Apel, Executive Director of the Golf Course Builders Association (GCBAA) discusses the valuable assets and information their organization brings to golf course owners and operators. In this Inside Golf Business segment, John Brown, CEO of Brown Golf Management and creator of GolfBack with owners, operators and the Brown Golf team discusses the importance of maintaining a direct relationship to their customers, and systems they have created to drive direct bookings and minimize 3rd party acquisition of their customers.

The Cannery Club is an elevated approach to a traditional senior living community center, featuring extensive lifestyle amenities that include health and wellness, lifelong learning, social connections, and involvement with the local community. Learn how resident sharing is a core philosophy, which contributes to a sense of purpose. About Mariah Mariah Giunta is the Lifestyle Specialist at Twin Oaks Hollister, located in California. As a wellness industry expert with over twenty years of experience guiding clients toward optimal health, happiness, and lifestyle through memorable events and presentations, Mariah represents the Blue Star Resort and Golf Management firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a Lifestyle Specialist, she works with Resident Members who live within a new emerging community and paradigm for 55+ active adults, creating unforgettable and impactful events, programming, and education. Mariah primarily focuses on the intersection of aging and well-being at Twin Oaks Hollister, a 55+ active adult community whose brand pillars include Heath & Wellness, Lifelong Learning, and Social Connections. There, she curates various experiences, education, and outings designed to improve the quality of life and community around these pillars. She is a coach, educator, and speaker focusing on living your best life while thriving, practicing a holistic lifestyle, and finding true happiness and purpose. Key Takeaways Giunta stresses the importance of language—residents are called members and automatically join the Cannery Club upon move in. Twin Oaks is partnered with medical providers who present on health and wellness topics, and with the local community college for life-long learning. The culinary studio is a teaching kitchen that offers nutritional classes offered by professionals, and members can also teach classes to share favorite family recipes or a special cultural dish. A movement studio doubles as an art space, featuring a large rolling door that opens into an outdoor fitness space and yoga garden.

In this episode we chat to Mark McDonnell.Mark Co-Founded Modest Golf Management with Singer Songwriter Niall Horan.Mark is a super guy with a wealth of experience working within sport, especially the Golf industry.  It was through working for TaylorMade he forged a relationship with Niall and in 2016 Modest Golf was born.They have since built a strong stable of players including top 10 in the world, Tyrrell Hatton.They have a real desire to grow the game of Golf and make it more accessible and inclusive for all and we absolutely Love this!We thoroughly enjoyed chatting to Mark and listening to his stories about growing up playing with Justin Rose, playing Augusta National, setting up the Northern Ireland Open and turning it into a World Invitational Event and all their plans for the future.We hope you guys enjoy listening to Mark as much as we enjoyed chatting to him.If you enjoyed this episode then please share with your friends and don't forget to subscribe.  Maybe even leave us a wee review on Apple Podcast.Thanks again for listening and supporting us.GolfBrosHere's how you find us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/golfbrosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/golfbrosuk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/golf_brosYouTube Coming SoonTo Find Mark & Modest Golf:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmac14/Twitter: https://twitter.com/markmac14Website: https://www.modestgolf.com/talent

Jeremy Dale (www.jeremydale.com) is the World's only switch hitting golf trick shot artist, PGA Golf Coach at Stoke Park Golf Club, Speaker & Broadcaster.  He is also an ambassador for a Melanoma Fund and guitarist for his band - The Vodka Shots.Jeremy is an extremely experienced and well researched golf person with great insights into course design and social events at Clubs but what is most interesting about Jeremy is his ability to see that every aspect of a Golf Club's life is about enjoyment and creating memories and a sense of community.If you have ever said "our members don't want social events any more" then you simply must listen to this episode above all others - and get your Captain & Social Committee to do the same!Check out Jeremy's LinkedIn profile as discussed during this episode - CLICK HERE

The Monmouthshire Golf Club in South Wales has taken on two young and exciting key team members since the turn of the year, replacing two very long standing team members.Mark Simmons has taken on the role of Course Manager with Steve Williams having taken on the Head Professional's position.Most interesting in this story however is that both have been working really hard since their arrival - but are yet to meet their members due to the COVID-19 Lockdown!Both are prolific Twitter users in communicating to their members what they have been doing on a daily basis:Mark: @MarkSim93794378Steve: @Swanseacity1 

Episode #4: University of Maryland Eastern Shore Program Director, William Dillon gives us an inside look at his Professional Golf Management Program.

Stephen is an experienced Golf Club Manager from four different Clubs and resorts, currently as Business Manager at Haydock Park Golf Club.  However, Stephen has also set up his own Golf Consultancy - Mango Golf Management - and all achieved during the COVID-19 crisis in the UK.Stephen has some unique insights and ideas to pass on!

Adam Scott is the Director of the MSU PGA Golf Management program. This is the same program I attended all those years ago in my younger years. Adam and I talk about the benefits of being in the program and what it has given us. To say this program laid the path for me to become who I am today would be an understatement. https://www.pgagmu.msstate.edu/ Follow the Podcast YouTube Instagram Facebook Matt Walter Golf Academy

Will Hewitt & Bruce Porter are both extremely experienced and knowledgeable Golf Industry operators who having spent decades working within both Private Member and Resort Golfing environments now help drive 59Club forward.59 Club are a Mystery Golfer, Surveys and Training organisation who help Clubs and Facilities improve their service levels, interaction with members and customers and train their staff.In this episode we discuss mystery golf reports and how the results provide such strong management tools, surveys and the power of the data that both large and small ones can produce, staff training and what to look forward to in 2021 and in the post COVID era.To find out more about 59Club please visit their website: www.59clubuk.com

Eddie Bullock is a supremely experienced leader from the UK Golf Industry who has transformed that experience to running the very successful "Eddie Bullock Golf Consultancy" for many years.  He is a former GCMA Board member and holds several other current positions within the UK Golf Industry.Leighton Walker is a very experienced Golf Club Manager who also has an entrepreneurial eye which has led him to launch "Cotswold Wine Imports" in recent years.Eddie & Leighton are co-hosts of the ever growing "Golf Club Talk UK Podcast.https://eddiebullockgolf.com/https://www.cotswoldwineimports.com/https://golfradionetwork.com/golf-club-talk-uk/

Bob Bruns, the current Director of the PGA Golf Management Program is the guest on this week's podcast. Bob talks about how he got introduced to golf, moving from a career in banking to the golf industry, and his vision for the Program at Methodist. 

Ryan is the man behind #TheClub (https://theclub.media/) who have picked up over 150,000 followers on Twitter & Instagram since 2013.Ryan's sometimes controversial but always thought provoking attitude to all aspects of the game, from the top of the Pro game down to the dress codes and rules that our local Clubs operate with which he puts out into the World using mediums from social media to his own podcast.Ryan has also launched a very successful Mental Health charitable organisation where he seeks to improve the mental health of the Nation through the medium of golf.Ryan had an interesting viewpoint regarding the current petition to re-open golf courses during the COVID-19 Winter Lockdown.  As always, his reasoning will absolutely make you question your own opinion on this and so many matters relating to golf.A pleasure to host!

 Andrew Gibbins is currently part of the Play More Golf team (https://www.playmore.golf/) where he now works on their flexible golf membership system offered in conjunctions with now hundreds of UK Golf Clubs. Andrew was invited onto the podcast partly to respond to some comments made in episode #6 with Scott Thomson who had been very critical of Andrew's employer. Andrew also has many years in Golf Management on his CV at both Resort and Private Member Clubs 

After one of the most decorated careers in ILGU history and nearly two years plying her trade as a professional golfer, Lisa Maguire took the brave decision to swap a life on the fairways for a career on the other side of the ropes as she started a new stage in her journey with Modest! Golf Management. Six months on from that decision we caught up with Lisa to reflect on her career to date, the ups and downs of her professional career and her vision for growing the women's game.

What a privilege it was to sit down with Mark McDonnell, the co-founder of Modest Golf Management with the wildly successful singer/songwriter Niall Horan. Mark talks to us in depth about the world of talent and athlete management and what it takes to make it at the highest level. We discuss some of his clients and their success from Tyrell Hatton, Guido Migliozzi, Christian Bezuidenhout to Richard Mansell and Jayden Schaper. It was extremely insightful to understand the vision Mark, Niall and the team have for Modest Golf. Given their strong affiliation with the entertainment industry, Modest Golf are also beginning to innovate in the event space to help make this game more accessible. Additionally, they've done some excellent work in the charity space and are hosting their 3rd annual ''Horan & Rose" dinner later this year. This is a very inspiring episode for those wanting to break into the industry and Mark offers some excellent words of wisdom and insights that I'm sure you will all gain some value form. I'm over the moon to welcome Mark to the JJ Nation and look forward to continuing the relationship. Again, guys and gals, if you got any value at all, please share, subscribe, review etc ect!

We sit down with the rising star that is Blake Windred. Fresh off turning pro, Blake has had a whirlwind few months playing in his first Australian Open and signing with Modest! Golf Management, headed up by Niall Horan, formerly of One Direction.

In this episode, our guest Kim talks to us about the ins and outs of a PGA Golf Management program, we also discuss some different topics around college golf and team culture, as well as some other tips for juniors and their families to prepare for the next level.

Is Connor McDavid, arguably the best hockey player in the world who is currently in the game, being paid enough in his new contract with the Edmonton Oilers? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor for CHCH News - The results of a recent study seem to contradict the long-held belief that adding a sexual aspect to an advertisement will increase sales of the featured product. Guest: Dr. John Wirtz,  lead author of the study, from the University of Illinois - McMaster University will soon offer a course in Golf Management. Guest: Grant Fraser, Founder of the Golf Management Institute of Canada

Anthony Ray and Jamila Johnson discuss the University of Maryland Eastern Shore PGA Golf Management Program, Men's Golf Team and much more...