In this episode of The GBQ Podcast, host Sarah Stirk sits down with Donegal General Manager Lynn McCool and Witney Lakes Head Professional Deana Rushworth to talk about the evolving role of women in the golf industry. During their discussion, we discover:

• How The WPGA empowers and supports women professionals in the game – and how its profile can be raised
• How PGA Excel can help support skill sets and advance coaching capabilities for women
• How coaching has evolved over the past few years, how more women should aspire to careers in golf club management, and the keys that can help them in post
• What golf needs to do as an industry to make the game even more accessible to women and girls
• How can women transition into different careers in the golf industry? Is coaching still the vanguard for helping people enjoy the sport? What opportunities and challenges are there for women within golf?

What is Golf Business Quarterly? Created by The PGA, GBQ presents a rounded view of golf business, providing in-depth interviews and genuine analysis of key data around the most important topics facing the golf industry. It deals in facts, data and experts in their field, it stimulates meaningful discussions and aims to unite those who wish to act in the best long-term interests of the game.

Find out more by visiting https://www.gbqdigital.com/.

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In this episode of The GBQ Podcast, host Sarah Stirk sits down with Alyson Mckechin PGA, head of Golf It! in Glasgow. During their discussion, we discover:

• How the success of The R&A’s community-based facility in Glasgow might take the concept global
• How to meet the challenge of converting women and girls into golf club members
• The crucial support Alyson received from The PGA when she needed it most

What is Golf Business Quarterly? Created by The PGA, GBQ presents a rounded view of golf business, providing in-depth interviews and genuine analysis of key data around the most important topics facing the golf industry. It deals in facts, data and experts in their field, it stimulates meaningful discussions and aims to unite those who wish to act in the best long-term interests of the game.

Find out more by visiting https://www.gbqdigital.com/.

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In this episode of The GBQ Podcast, host Sarah Stirk sits down with Anders Mankert, owner of Leicester Golf Centre and The PGA’s newest Master Professional. During their discussion, we discover:

• How he risked everything to pursue his ambition of owning and running a golf facility where he could set the standards – and how that has blossomed beyond his wildest dreams
• Why respect and consideration are hugely important, but dress codes are not
• How PGA pros must use PGA Excel to enhance their careers – and why he would think twice about employing anyone who doesn’t
• Why being named a Master Professional by his peers is an honour with which he is still coming to terms

What is Golf Business Quarterly? Created by The PGA, GBQ presents a rounded view of golf business, providing in-depth interviews and genuine analysis of key data around the most important topics facing the golf industry. It deals in facts, data and experts in their field, it stimulates meaningful discussions and aims to unite those who wish to act in the best long-term interests of the game.

Find out more by visiting https://www.gbqdigital.com/.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.