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Golf Club Talk UK

This show provides an entertaining and informative look at Golf Club life in the UK featuring the latest news and information.

Podcast · By Leighton Walker · English · Official site

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9
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Sep 6, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    GCMA Insights on GCTUK - The Future of Water Management in Golf (opens the original)

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    In this GCMA Insights episode of Golf Club Talk UK, Leighton Walker is joined by Tom Brooke, CEO of the GCMA, Scott Reeves, Membership Director at BIGGA, Kirsten McEvoy, Head of Sustainability at England Golf, Mike Gray from Castle Water and Andrew Tucker from Thames Water, for an in-depth discussion about water security and the future challenges facing golf clubs. The conversation begins by exploring why water management has become one of the most important issues facing the golf industry. Tom

  2. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    The GM & Chairman Relationship (David Addison & Steve Neilson) - GCTUK 159 (opens the original)

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    Leighton Walker is joined by David Addison, General Manager at Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club, and Steve Neilson, Chair of the club, for an in-depth conversation about governance, leadership and the relationship between a golf club's board and management team. David returns to the podcast for a third time, and Steve explains his route into the chair role and how his background in business, construction and dispute resolution has influenced his approach to club governance. A major focus of the c

  3. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    Trending Topics with England Golf on GCTUK - The Golfers' Journey (opens the original)

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    Leighton Walker is joined by Richard Flint, COO of England Golf, Joshua Reynolds, Data and Insights Manager, and Matt Draper, Development and Memberships Director, to discuss England Golf's latest research into participation – The Golfers' Journey. Originally undertaken in 2018, the research has been refreshed to look at the full spectrum of golf participation, from leisure golfers playing crazy golf, adventure golf, driving ranges and simulators through to recreational and regular golfers and g

  4. Episode · Aug 14, 2026

    Candi Watkins, GM - Ponteland Golf Club - GCTUK 158 (opens the original)

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    Leighton Walker is joined by Candi Watkins, General Manager at Ponteland Golf Club in Newcastle, for a wide-ranging conversation about her journey into golf club management, the lessons she has learned across more than 14 years in the industry, and her approach to leading a modern members' club. Candi's route into golf was far from conventional. Originally working in business development within vehicle finance, she moved into golf through an administration role at her local club after having her

  5. Episode · Aug 7, 2026

    GCMA Insights on GCTUK – Building Your Professional Development Pathway (opens the original)

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    In this GCMA Insights episode of Golf Club Talk UK, Leighton Walker is joined by Gareth Morgan, Professional Development Manager at the GCMA, for an in-depth conversation about professional development, career planning and why continuous learning has become essential for today's golf club managers. The discussion begins by reflecting on how opportunities for education within the golf industry have evolved over the past two decades. Gareth shares his own experiences of entering club management at

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