Aug 28, 2025
In the second episode of our mini-series on UK Golf Club Managers, Leighton is on-site at Stratford Oaks Golf Club near Stratford-upon-Avon to chat with James Howard, General Manager.
Formerly a proprietary club, Stratford Oaks is now proudly member-owned. James is leading the way in shaping the club’s future with a...
Aug 22, 2025
In the first episode of our three-part GCTUK series, we feature two Managers from opposite ends of the UK.
After Leighton & Eddie catch up, our first guest is Victoria (Viki) Hart, the ambitious General Manager of Monifieth Golf Links in Scotland. The historic Links is home to three golf clubs, and Viki is leading an...
Aug 19, 2025
In this episode, Leighton is joined by Lee Strutt, a Master Greenkeeper with a career spanning some of the world’s most prestigious golf courses. From his early work at Richmond Golf Club to grow-ins at elite venues like G-West and Les Bordes New Course as well as the Superintendent role at Cabot Cape Breton, Lee...
Aug 17, 2025
This month we’re diving into the topic of Finance at Golf Clubs – with a particular focus on capital projects and asset finance. We’re joined by Malcolm Pennycott of Golf Finance, who brings his expertise to help demystify a subject that many clubs find challenging.
Finance can be a tricky area, especially for...
Aug 12, 2025
In this episode, we’re joined by Claire Hodgson, Head of iGolf, and Matt Draper, Development and Membership Director, to dive into the world of iGolf.
iGolf is an easy-to-use platform for non-club golfers in England, designed to help players track their performance, view their playing record, and obtain or maintain a...