In this episode of The Spin Podcast, we’re joined by Pete Lockett, a PGA Member and coach to Canadian Olympian Alena Sharp. Pete takes us through his unique journey from becoming a professional coach to guiding an elite athlete on one of the biggest stages in sports. As he discusses the preparation and strategies leading up to the Women’s Olympic Golf Competition in Paris, Pete provides a fascinating look at the dynamics of coaching at the highest level. Beyond the Olympics, Pete reflects on...

In this episode of The Spin Podcast, we speak with Brijinder Singh, President of the Indian Golf Union [IGU], direct from Paris about his experiences at the 2024 Olympic Games, and the broader role of the IGU and National Golf Academy of India [NGAI] in shaping the future of the sport in India. Brijinder shares his reflections on the men’s and women’s Olympic golf competitions, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of Indian athletes on this prestigious global stage. Beyond the...

Since 2013, Kevin Kirk has been recognised as a “Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher” and is currently the Director of Golf Instruction at The Woodlands Country Club, coaching LPGA and Ladies European Tour players such as Patrick Reed, Lexi Thompson, Jhonattan Vegas, Mark Hubbard and Maria Verchenova. CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell, caught up with Kevin at the 2022 Players Championships held at TPC Sawgrass, USA, to discuss all areas of high performance in golf, leadership and life in general,...

CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell, is joined by two leading figures in Canadian Golf in Kevin Thistle (Chief Executive, PGA of Canada) and Laurence Applebaum (Chief Executive, Golf Canada) to discuss current state of affairs for the sport in North America and Canada. Championing collaboration between PGA and Federation, First Tee, the RBC PGA Scramble and making the game more accessible and enjoyable for all are just a number of key and important topics debated throughout this bumper 50+...

PGA of Germany Professional, Stefan Quirmbach, has played a central role within the PGA of Germany as President for over 20 years. Through his leadership and contributions during this time, the organisation has developed its business significantly to ensure its PGA Members receive the highest possible standards of education and support services, whilst also enabling the organisation to further its role as a leading and influential voice for German golf. As his tenure draws to a close, Stefan...

To celebrate the full launch of European Doubles Golf, CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell, is joined by world golf hall of famer and 18-time major champion, Jack Nicklaus, to discuss Doubles Golf. As co-founder of Doubles Golf, the innovative new 9-hole format has taken the U.S. by storm, providing golfers of all ages and abilities with a fun, shortened format that removes pressure and creates opportunity for all to experience golf regularly. Find out more about Doubles Golf at cpg.golf.

This special edition of The CPG Podcast takes a deep dive in to the roles, experiences and work of PGA Professionals that are involved across all aspects of Olympic Golf, hearing from PGA Members that are working as team managers and coaches across both the Women’s and Men’s events out in Tokyo, and in one special case we’ll also be hearing from a PGA Member that has already taken home some silverware. Joining the show are PGA of Germany Member, Men’s Olympic Coach, German national team...

PGA of America CEO, Seth Waugh, joins CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell, in this special Spin-Off episode of The Spin Podcast to share his vision for the “greatest game on Earth” During the episode, Seth elaborates on some of his most successful industry collaborations, he highlights the need to align priorities and activities in order to fit with modern generations and trends, and he discusses some of the greatest assets in golf including The Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in September 2021...

In this Golf Business Insights episode of The Spin Podcast, host Tom Bentley is joined by Executive Director - Digital & Membership for the CPG, Aston Ward, to talk top-line digital innovation and implementation in sport, using Aston's current and ongoing experiences in doing so for the CPG.   From SME's through to blue-chip organisations, this episode will provide you and your business with a good contextual grasp of digital innovation and strategy in practice, and allow each business...

In this Development Digest episode of The Spin podcast, host Tom Bentley is joined by PGA of Latvia Professional, Anna Svanka, and PGA Professional at Metropolitan Golf Club, Phoebe Torrance. The episode focuses on shining a light on the work women are involved with in golf and to provide further exposure about the opportunities and challenges facing the industry in becoming a more inclusive sport for women.

In this Golf Business Insights episode of The Spin, Tom Bentley hosts the show with guest Craig Higgs, Managing Director - International for Golf Genius, a golf software company that provides tournament and event management products, golf shop functionalities for PGA Professionals and facility managers, all complimented by comprehensive software development and support services. In this episode, Craig gives insight into leadership and digital software management, paints a picture of how he...

Previewing the 2021 Masters at Augusta National, Ian Randell hosts a special 'Masters Rules' edition of his Spin-Off show with some of the biggest names in the rules business of the game - John 'JP' Paramor, Steve Cox and Iain 'Burnsy' Burns. Tales of unconverted Georgian Hotel rooms, disqualifying (or not!) Tiger Woods, stopwatches, skiing down the 10th hole and play-off pranks all feature in this tell-all behind-the-scenes episode, around one of the most scrutinised roles in golf.

In this Development Digest episode of The Spin, Tom Bentley hosts the show with guest Lukas Tintera, General Secretary of the PGA of Czech Republic – a long standing CPG Member Country, focused on the development of golf and Professional golf in the Czech Republic. In this episode, Lukas provides a backdrop to the PGA of Czech Republic, its role in the national and international development of golf – as a CPG Member Country – and what he, and the organisation, are aiming to achieve and...

What does the future hold for golf? What are some of its biggest challenges, and some of its biggest opportunities? Pre-recorded from the 2020 CPG Annual Congress, this Golf Business Insights episode of The Spin sees Chief Executive of the CPG, Ian Randell being joined by three other leading figures - Keith Pelley, Anthony Scanlon and Alex Armas - in the world of golf to answer these questions, figure out how golf can grow, and discuss the importance of collaboration between and within...

Chief Executive of the CPG, Ian Randell, is joined by Tony Bennett, Jackie Davidson, Kevin Thistle and Suzy Whaley to discuss Diversity & Inclusion in golf in this Development Digest episode of The Spin. What are the current challenges? How can we change our perspectives on diversity and minorities in golf? What is golf from a governance perspective, doing to improve equality of opportunity in the game and ultimately ensure the game thrives? These are all questions answered during a...

Join CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell, as he hosts the first episode of the CPG’s new podcast show, The Spin, with Colin Montgomerie. In this pre-recorded episode from the 2020 CPG Annual Congress, Ian speaks to World Golf Hall of Famer, Colin Montgomerie, OBE, who has enjoyed a glittering careering that saw him win a record eight European Tour Order of Merit titles, which included a streak of seven consecutive Order of Merit titles from 1993 to 1999. With over 30 European Tour event wins,...

In this Masters special Podcast episode, PGA Professionals and coaches to elite-level tour professionals including Holland's Joost Luiten, Phil Allen and Rob Mouwen, discuss sub-air and complex green systems; cross-seeding the fairways of Augusta; trying to break 100 at The Masters and not being allowed behind the ropes on the driving range.

Honorary President of the Confederation of Professional Golf [CPG], Pascal Grizot, former Chief Executive of the PGA of GB&I, Sandy Jones, and former Executive Director of the European Tour, Ken Schofield, join CPG Chief Executive Ian Randell in this special edition 'Masters Memories' CPG podcast episode, as they preview the 2020 Masters Tournament at Augusta National. Seve Ballesteros, French wine, tales under the Eisenhower Tree and Pascal's attempts to avoid George O'Grady are key...

Todd Keirstead is one of the world's best golf entertainers in the game, starring on various golf shows including the Golf Channel, CTV Sports Plays of the Year, and has also featured on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, TSN and TMZ.    Whilst performing for United States military veterans, Keirstead realised that with each shot he was hitting was in fact inadvertently altering their mindsets from ‘I can’t' to ‘I can’. Todd was showing these amazing military individuals how golf could be...

Steven has been a full time golf coach for 17 years and recently became the youngest ever recipient of the coveted PGA Master Professional title. He has a Master’s Degree (MSc) in sports coaching and is currently working towards a Doctorate in Elite Performance at The University of Central Lancashire.   Steven has coached European tour players, ladies European tour players, the 2018 Great Britain and Ireland Curtis Cup side and was voted England Golf Coach of the year in 2015. He also has a...

US PGA Professional, Ryan Brandeburg, is the Executive Director of Golf Tourism New Zealand [GTNZ], the Director of Golf for Tourism New Zealand, and the golf consultant to the city of Auckland. Additionally, he is a partner in the Golf Strategy Group, a New Zealand based golf consultancy business, and Managing Director of New Zealand's Institute of Golf, a teaching academy known best for finding Lydia Ko as a six year old and taking her on the journey to #1 in the world.    With a Bachelor...

Russell trained with his father in the UK before leaving for Switzerland in 2001. Since 2004, he had been the head Professional at Golfclub Heidental in Switzerland, and has spent the past 6 years in education roles with the Swiss PGA.   His research and learning has been based around two key questions: How do I become a great coach? How can we develop great coaches? These questions have taken him around the world to visit many great coaches and also led to his completion of a Masters Degree...

CPG Golf Development Team member and Transition and Performance Coach, Ian Peek, is heavily involved in researching the sociological and psychological elements of golf and coaching performance. As a conference and webinar presenter, Ian has presented to colleagues worldwide since 2004.   In part two of this podcast special, Ian continues the challenge for you to first of all identify your Professional ‘why’ [your passions, your inspirations and your motivations], and then provides a clear...

As a longstanding PGA Professional, David Kearney has had various coaching involvements and successes including  his work with the Irish Ladies Golf team for 19 years and his leading role during the Carton House's staging of the 2018 World Amateur team championships, The Eisenhower Trophy and The Espirito Santo Trophy.   As part of his golf development work, David has represented The CPG and The R&A on golf missions and speaking engagements in Panama, Brazil, India, Bulgaria, Hungary,...