PGA LIVE - The Podcast

Episode 34

England's Rugby World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward (OBE) speaks about a number of interesting topics, including: golf at the Olympics, improving female participation and making the game more accessible.

Episode 33

Alex Perry (National Club Golfer) is joined by Richard Barker (PGA Executive Director - Business Development) to talk about the Association's brand new digital platform - Find a Golf Lesson.

Episode 32

We speak to former LPGA Tour star and six-time Solheim Cup player, Dottie Pepper about her career in golf and as a TV broadcaster.

Episode 31

For this Ryder Cup 2020 special, we are joined by high performance coach Stuart Morgan, a PGA Member who works with Bernd Wiesberger, who becomes the first Austrian golfer to represent Austria at the Ryder Cup this week.

Episode 30

We speak to former European Tour and American Tour player, 1997 Women's US Open winner and six-time Solheim Cup star Alison Nicholas, who now coaches as a PGA Professional at Redditch Golf Club and The Midlands Indoor Golf Performance Centre in Cannock.

Episode 29

We speak to Australian PGA Professional and short game expert, Grant Field, who is the long-time coach to PGA Tour star Cameron Smith, winner of the 2017 Zurich Classic, the 2020 Sony Open and two time winner of the Australian PGA Championship.

Episode 28

We are joined by some very special guests to talk about #WhyIGolf - an online campaign promoting female participation at all levels and challenging negative perceptions about the game.

Episode 27

Liam Greasley, Chief Executive of GreenClub, and Andy Brown, Global Business Development and Relationships at The Toro Company discuss the hugely important topic of climate change and the need for golf to address its impact on the environment.

Episode 26

In another special episode of PGA LIVE - The Podcast, Gareth Shaw (PGA Member Education/Training Coordinator), is joined by Claude Harmon III - one of the best golf instructors in the world.

Episode 25

We are joined by Cannaray Chief Science Officer, Gregor Zorn, to discuss the health trend in golf around CBD and why it is becoming increasingly popular with golfers.

Episode 24

Gareth Shaw (PGA Member Education/Training Coordinator) is joined by Javier Ballesteros, the son of the late and great Seve Ballesteros. Javier talks about his career and his amazing memories of his father Seve.

Episode 23

Justen Fiddler (Head Professional - Royal St. George's) and Paul Larsen (Course Manager - Royal St. George's) talk about the important role they will be playing before and during this year's Open Championship.

Episode 22

In this very special episode of PGA LIVE - The Podcast, hugely popular BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter talks about his career covering major golf events around the world.

Episode 21

In the latest episode of PGA LIVE - The Podcast, Gareth Shaw, Member Education/Training Coordinator, speaks to PGA Professionals Jason Floyd and Stephen Dundas from The San Roque Club.

Episode 20

David Adams, Head of Commercial Partnerships at The PGA, is joined by Tom Oliver, Founder and CEO of Tom Oliver Nutrition, to discuss the evolution of sports nutrition.

Episode 19

Gareth Shaw (Member Education/Training Coordinator) hosts a very special podcast in UK Coaching Week 2021 with some fantastic guests to discuss what is great coaching and what does great coaching look like.

Episode 18

David Adams, Head of Commercial Partnerships at The PGA, is joined by Phil Barnard, Founder of PGA Partner Crossover Technologies (XPOS) and PGA Member Martin Balfour to discuss and simplify the topic of date.

Episode 17

In this special episode of PGA LIVE – The Podcast, BBC sports pundit, Mark Clemmit, speaks to PGA Master Professional Denis Pugh about his 50-year career in golf.

Episode 16

Mathew Davies, PGA Regional Manager (International) is joined by Jamie McConnell (Claude Harmon Performance Golf Academy, UAE) and Jonathan Garratt (Gallagher’s Canyon GC, Canada) to talk about what it is like working as a PGA Members overseas.

Episode 15

Chris Beaumont, Titleist Golf Club Marketing Manager and Ben Welch, Titleist Golf Club Category Manager look at how the COVID-19 lockdowns have impacted custom fitting.

Episode 14

In this podcast, Ken Brown talks all things Augusta as well as his early experiences as an assistant pro and greenkeeper, playing in an era packed with legendary figures, helping start the golden age of the European Ryder Cup team, his approach to teaching putting and plenty more besides.

Episode 13

FootJoy duo Ryan Hunt (Leadership Promotion Manager – Europe) and Guy Smith (Product Manager (EMEA) – Footwear & Gloves) discuss FootJoy's brand new and exciting Premiere Series range and provide feedback from pros wearing the new shoes on the PGA Tour.

Episode 12

Trick-shot legend Jeremy Dale discusses the events and entertainment industry, which has been impacted enormously by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Episode 11

Dave Fanning (PING Marketing Director) and Marty Jertson (PING Vice President – Fitting and Performance) discuss PING’s approach to driver fitting as well as the hot topic of distance.

Episode 10

Sam Barker (Sales Director), Ben Foster (Head of Pro Travel) and Tim Coxon (Golfbreaks.com Pro Travel Partner), discuss the travel industry, which has been one of the major industries affected by COVID-19.

Episode 9

Dr Nicky Lumb provides a fascinating insight into her area of expertise, including effective practice and the psychology of challenging golfers during practice sessions.

Episode 8

Jan Diprose - Head of Golf Ball Category (UK) - and Joe Smith - Golf ball Product Specialist - speak exclusively to The PGA about the launch of Titleist's brand new Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls.

Episode 7

PGA Master Professional Phil Kenyon talks about his career as one of the most sought-after putting coaches in golf.

Episode 6

Doug Poole, CEO of the UK Golf Federation, explains why he believes the Business Management Group can help bring the golf industry together.

Episode 5

Jim Croxton, CEO of BIGGA (The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association) talks about why BIGGA is supporting 2020 Vision.

Episode 4

Shona Malcolm, The PGA’s resident financial expert, explains what COVID-19 financial packages are available to PGA Members in the UK and Ireland.

Episode 3

Tristan Crew, PGA Executive Director - Member Services, explains what the 2020 Vision project means for current Members and the golf industry.

Episode 2

Paul Wiseman, PGA Executive Director - Education, discusses The PGA's new CPD platform.

Episode 1

PGA Chief Executive Robert Maxfield and PGA Chairman Alan White discuss 2020 Vision.

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