Trending Topics with England Golf - Elite Performance – Inside the National Programme (Part 1 of 2)
Release Date: 01/05/2026
Jasper Miners on Architecture and History - The Greenprint
Golf Club Talk UK
We catch up with Jasper Miners of Evalu18 and Top 100 Golf Courses. Jasper has a deep passion for golf course architecture, and he’s become widely respected for helping clubs uncover and understand their history. This work plays a crucial role in guiding future course design, ensuring that any renovations or restorations retain the original spirit and integrity of the course. We dive into his current involvement with St George’s Hill in Surrey, where an exciting renovation/restoration project is about to begin under the direction of Brian Schneider and his team. Jasper will play a central...
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Scott Clark, Woking Golf Club - GCTUK 149
Golf Club Talk UK
Leighton and James had the pleasure of visiting the delightful Woking Golf Club, where they enjoyed a round of golf followed by an in-depth conversation with Managing Director, Scott Clark. Scott has been at Woking for nearly two years and brings a wealth of experience to the role. In that time, he has quickly set about refining the club’s governance and establishing a clear and ambitious ten-year strategic plan. In this episode, we explore key elements of that plan, including course improvements, enhancements to the clubhouse and facilities, and the overarching vision built around seven...
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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Are clubs ready for new golfers?
Golf Club Talk UK
Episode Overview What does the modern or "new" golfer actually want—and are golf clubs keeping up? This episode explores the rise of the “non-traditional golfer” and whether they now represent the majority of players. The panel discusses why many golfers are choosing not to join clubs, and whether the issue lies in cost, time pressures, or a mismatch with modern lifestyles. Guests Tom Brooke – CEO, GCMA Natalie McColl – Membership & Communications Manager, GCMA Mike Verhelst – General Manager, Bury St Edmunds Golf Club Emma Highwood – Head of Women’s Development, England...
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The Evolution of Clubs & Management - Panel Session Part 2 - New Golfers and Golfers Needs
Golf Club Talk UK
In this second of a two-part series, we bring together four leading voices from across the golf industry for an honest and forward-thinking panel discussion. Recorded at Story 94 Oxford Podcast Studios, this conversation explores how the golf industry is evolving and what that means for modern club management. This discussion looks at the rise of non-traditional golf venues and whether clubs are ready to compete, and how the industry is adapting to meet the expectations of new generations of golfers. Are we creating the best environment, culture and facilities at clubs to meet the...
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The Evolution of Clubs & Management - Panel Session Part 1 - GCTUK 147
Golf Club Talk UK
In this first of a two-part series, we bring together four leading voices from across the golf industry for an honest and forward-thinking panel discussion. Recorded at Story 94 Oxford Podcast Studios, this conversation explores how the golf industry is evolving and what that means for modern club management. The discussion focuses on the changing landscape of the game, the pressures and opportunities facing clubs today, and how leadership roles are adapting in response. This episode sets the foundation for understanding where golf club management is heading and what it takes to stay relevant...
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Trending Topics with England Golf - Growing Participation for women between 18-50 including wrap of the Women's Club Growth Workshop
Golf Club Talk UK
Leighton recently attended a Women’s Club Growth Workshop at Greetham Valley Golf Club. Following the event, he spoke with Emma Highwood, Head of Women’s Development, and Lauren Spray, Women & Girls Manager, who led the day. In this episode, they reflect on the workshop content while exploring some of the wider challenges facing the game. The conversation looks at why female participation in the 18-50 age demographic remains low (currently 2% of total membership numbers), as well as the key barriers that are preventing more women from getting involved in golf. Non-club golf...
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John Adamson (Ramside) & Thanks Eddie! - GCTUK 146
Golf Club Talk UK
In this episode of GCTUK, Leighton sits down with John Adamson from Ramside Estate to talk about one of the most talked-about new developments in golf entertainment — The Pin at Ramside. We also look at Ramside as a whole Before the interview begins, we open with an introduction featuring James Brockington and Eddie Bullock. This episode marks Eddie’s final appearance in this format on GCTUK, and we take a moment to recognise the enormous contribution he has made to the show and the wider GCTUK community. Eddie has been a huge part of the podcast’s journey — bringing...
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Kris Lynch on The Health Benefits of Golf! - GCTUK 145
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Designing Golf Courses for the Slower Swing Speed - The Greenprint 23
Golf Club Talk UK
This episode takes a deep, topic-led look at golf course design for the slower swing speed player. We use this term deliberately, because swing speed is what really determines distance and ball flight, and a large proportion of the golfing population fits into this category. Slower swing speed players can be young or old, male or female, beginners or lifelong golfers. It is also worth remembering that most golf courses are, in reality, home to slower swing speed players. The 7,000-plus yard course is the outlier, not the norm. We are joined by Kari Haug of Kari Haug Planning & Design,...
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Trending Topics with England Golf - Board Learning Workbook and Governance Training for Club Leaders
Golf Club Talk UK
We're joined by Gavin Anderson of England Golf and Jerry Kilby of Kanda Golf. The conversation focuses on the importance of governance training for board members in golf clubs, highlighting the new initiative by England Golf aimed at improving the knowledge and skills of volunteers. Their new Board Learning online workbook, as outline by Gavin and Jerry, provides the perfect outlet for new or existing Board members, Committee members or volunteers of clubs - to understand what is required within their roles. The discussion covers the need for structured training, strategy v...
info_outlineIn this unique two-part episode, we delve into elite performance at England Golf, covering girls, women, boys and men's national squads and exploring what it truly takes to succeed at the highest level of the sport.
Leighton spends two days on the ground at the National Golf Centre, gaining a real feel for the work that goes into driving success at national level. The episode not only highlights the structure behind the programme but also offers valuable insight and perspective directly from the players experiencing it first-hand.
Hosted by Jenny Henderson, Performance Manager for Female Golf, Leighton is guided through the training camps and world-class facilities that underpin the programme, with a clear overview of how athletes are developed and supported over time.
The episode also features expert contributions from Amy O’Donnell, the England Golf Nutritionist, and Dan Coughlan, Strength and Conditioning Coach, who explain the many components that come together to support elite performance. They also bring experience from professional tours.
We then hear from two members of the girls’ national squad, Ellie Lichtenhein and Lauren Crump, who share their experiences at the training camps, reflect on their personal progress, and discuss how the environment is helping them develop as players.
Special thanks to Nigel Edwards, Performance Director at England Golf, for making this access possible.
If you want a genuine, behind-the-scenes overview of what happens at elite-level sport, this is an episode not to be missed.
In part two we'll get an overview from the Performance Managers of men's and women's golf, Putting coach and hear from two of the women's squad and one of the men's squad.
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