Doug Poole of The UK Golf Federation & Budgeting Workshop with Club Benchmarking - GCTUK 130

A shorter episode this week, but packed with exciting news and great conversation! We start with an announcement about our upcoming interactive workshop on "Effective Budgeting Using Data," hosted by Golf Club Talk UK in collaboration with Club Benchmarking EMEA. This hands-on session will use real club data (gathered from delegates ahead of time) to explore the financial health of clubs and how data can drive smarter budgeting decisions.  Why not bring your Chairman or a Board member along! Workshop Details: 📅 Wednesday, 29th October 🕥 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM (includes lunch) 🎓 Presenters: James Burns, John McCormack & David Holmes 👉  Click here for more information and to book your place We're then joined by Doug Poole, CEO of the UK Golf Federation. Leighton caught up with Doug at the Golf Business Expo at Whittlebury Hall, where they discussed the current state of the game, the importance of accessibility and inclusivity in golf, and several of the most topical issues being debated across the industry today. Doug leads a thriving members' association that provides information, education, and networking opportunities for its members—many of whom represent proprietary-owned golf venues and have a vested stake in seeing the industry and the game of Golf, prosper. https://www.ukgolffederation.com/ https://www.clubbenchmarking.eu/   Connect with Us: Instagram: @golfclubtalkuk Website: Golf Club Talk UK https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighton-walker-2708b627/   A big thanks to our partner  - Toro Click here for more information   https://eddiebullockgolf.com/   Support us here: https://buymeacoffee.com/gctuk Rate & Review Please leave a 5-star review and share this episode with your golf circle!