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The Spin Podcast
by Confederation of Professional Golf [CPG]
The Spin is the one-stop golf podcast fuelling your hunger for eye-opening conversations and industry insight, and offering backstage passes to the inner mechanics of the global game.The show includes three topics - ‘Spin-Off’ episodes hosted by Ian Randell, educational-focused ‘Development Digest’ episodes and ‘Golf Business Insights’.
Episodes
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From Coaching Trips to Complete Experiences – Sotogrande's Stéphane Menou
What makes a golf destination truly work for PGA Professionals, coaches, and their clients? In this episode of The Spin Podcast, we’re joined by Stéphane Menou, General Manager of CPG Collection Member, SO/ Sotogrande and The Alto Club, to explore how golf travel is evolving — and what coaches…
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Golf Genius and CPG Expand Longstanding Relationship with CoachNow Partnership
In this episode of The Spin Podcast, CPG announces a new partnership with CoachNow, a top-rated coaching app, extending their existing relationship with Golf Genius. Featuring discussions with Tom Bentley, Head of Marketing for Golf Genius International, and Ian Randell, CEO of CPG, the episode...
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Coaching Excellence at Viya Golf: A Conversation with Marc Arnold
In this episode of the Spin Podcast, Marc Arnold, Director of Instruction for Viya Golf in Abu Dhabi, UAE, sits down with CPG CEO, Ian Randell. Marc shares his inspiring journey from his first golf lesson at 12 years old to his current role overseeing golf instruction at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club,...
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Coaching an Olympian - Pete Lockett on Working With Alena Sharp
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…
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Olympic Insights - Brijinder Singh Discusses India's Olympic Golf Experiences & Impact
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....
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Kevin Kirk & High Performance Golf Trip Special - Hosted by CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell
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....
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The State of the Game in Canada - Hosted by CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell
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...
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Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Professional Golf in Germany - Hosted by CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell
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...
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Olympic Golf Coach & Player Special Edition
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,...
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The Big Interview with Seth Waugh - Hosted by CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell
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...
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Sports Strategy: A Digital Approach - Golf Business Insights
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...
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Women’s Golf: PGA Pros Making a Difference - Development Digest
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...
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Taking Digital Software Global - Golf Business Insights
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...
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The Masters Rules - The Spin-Off Hosted by CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell
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…
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Driving Professional Golf in Czech Republic - Development Digest
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…
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The Future of Golf Panel - Golf Business Insights
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...
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The Diversity & Inclusion Panel - Development Digest
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…
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The Full Monty Q&A - The Spin-Off Hosted by CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell
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...
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Coaching at The Masters - Phil Allen & Rob Mouwen
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...
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Masters Memories: Ken Schofield, Pascal Grizot, Sandy Jones & Ian Randell
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...
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Adaptive Golf: The Financial Impact - Todd Keirstead | CPG Masterclass Series
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...
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The Art & Science of Wedge Play - Steven Orr | CPG Masterclass Series
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...
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Developing a Successful Golf Tourism Strategy - Ryan Brandeburg | CPG Masterclass Series
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…
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Your Personal Practice Plan to Develop Coaching Skills - Russell Warner | CPG Masterclass Series
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...
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Your Professional 'Why': Identifying It & Achieving It [Pt 02] - Ian Peek | CPG Masterclass Series
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…
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The Golfing Buddha - David Kearney | CPG Masterclass Series
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...
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What's In Your Coaching Toolbox? - Dr Brian Hemmings | CPG Masterclass Series
Brian Hemmings Ph.D has over 25 years of experience in sport psychology consultancy. He was the lead psychologist to the England golf team for 16 years (1997-2013) delivering high performance strategies with European and World Championship-winning teams and individuals at men’s, youth and junior...
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Building a Community of Female Golfers - Alastair Spink | CPG Masterclass Series
Alastair has 25+ years of experience within the golf industry fulfilling a variety of roles including General Manager, Director of Golf, Head Professional and freelance coach. Based upon his studies at the University of Birmingham and consumer insight research from Syngenta, Alastair designed a...
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Structuring Practice, Training & Lessons - Adam Young | CPG Masterclass Series
Adam Young is a World-renowned golf coach, known for his best-selling book - 'The Practice Manual'. Adam specialises in skill-development for golfers by applying the body of scientific research on motor learning - with a reputation for being able to take the complex information and make it…
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Your Professional 'Why': Identifying It & Achieving It [Pt 01] - Ian Peek | CPG Masterclass Series
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. This…
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Communication Science & Coaching - Marie Jeffery | CPG Masterclass Series
Level A Austrian PGA Professional and CPG Golf Development Team member, Marie Jeffery, explores the topic of coaching communication and its significance for golf participation and performance. The podcast will focus around four key areas of communication science and coaching: communication…
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A Game For Everyone - Tony Bennett | CPG Masterclass Series
Head of Disability and Inclusion for the IGF and President of EDGA, Tony Bennett, is a PGA Master Professional bringing a wealth of knowledge to the development of innovative and far-reaching projects around the World. In a career which has spanned five decades, Tony has collaborated with almost...
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Life After COVID-19: Dr Andrew Murray & Dr Roger Hawkes | CPG Masterclass Series
European Tour Golf and Murray Sport and Medicine Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Andrew Murray, and Golf & Health Project Executive Director, Dr. Roger Hawkes, explore the science of COVID-19 and implications for golf / golfers, while also talking about the longevity, physical health and mental health...
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Life After COVID-19: Jonathan Mannie & Johan Hampf | CPG Masterclass Series
Both key figures in the world of golf and Professional golf, Johan Hampf and Jonathan Mannie play pivotal roles in their respective countries of Sweden and Austria. As Chief Executive of the PGA of Sweden, Johan is at the forefront of developing PGA Professionals and the Professional game...
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Sean Foley - Coaching & Carnoustie
Director of Education & Membership, Tony Bennett, speaks to tour coach, Sean Foley, to find out more about his relationship with Justin Rose, Sean’s own coaching philosophy, how to get around Carnoustie at the 2018 Open Championship, and the sacrifices coaches make for a life on tour...
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#GolfHealthWeek Podcast Special - Dr Roger Hawkes & Dr Andrew Murray, The Golf & Health Project
This special edition of the #ASK Podcast celebrates #GolfHealthWeek and its work to shine a light on the many benefits that golf can have. We are joined by Dr Roger Hawkes and Dr Andrew Murray from the Golf & Health Project to get an overview of the Project's progress so far, as well as a look…
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Jamie Gough (PGA of South Africa)- 2018 Open Championship
Coach to Andy Sullivan and Brandon Stone, Jamie Gough (PGA of South Africa) discusses life on tour, working with the best in the world and how Carnoustie is shaping up for the 2018 Open Championship with Confederation of Professional Golf Director of Education & Membership, Tony Bennett. Jamie…
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Kevin Flynn - PGA Pro Spotlight
Kevin Flynn is a Member of the Confederation of Professional Golf Development Team and a PGA of GB&I Member Professional. Director of Education & Membership, Tony Bennett, spoke to Kevin to find out more about his determination to play golf when growing up, his close relationships with leading...
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Áron Makszin - PGA of Hungary Country Spotlight
As General Secretary of the PGA of Hungary, and Secretary-General of the Hungarian Golf Federation, Áron Makszin, is superbly placed to give an overview and background to the PGA of Hungary and the history of golf in Hungary. Here Confederation of Professional Golf Director of Education &...
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Damian MacPherson (PGA of Hungary) - PGA Pro Spotlight
Having moved to Hungary 20 years ago, Damian has since built a career and reputation that has resulted in an award from the Hungarian government to recognise his services to the game. Here Confederation of Professional Golf Director of Education & Membership, Tony Bennett, speaks to Damian…
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László Tringer - PGA of Hungary Country Spotlight
PGA of Hungary Member Professional, László Tringer, was responsible for the creation of the PGA of Hungary at the turn of the century, and his father and a few friends were right at the sharp end of golf’s re-emergence in the former communist state around the time of independence. Here CPG speaks...
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Mike Whan, LPGA Commissioner
We spoke to Mike to find out more about the LPGA’s work and success in developing female golf in the US, how we can all get more females playing golf, and the way golf development makes up a fundamental part of the association’s strategy. Find out more at www.cpg.golf
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Marie Jeffery - PGA Professional Spotlight
Marie Jeffery is a Member of the CPG Golf Development Team and a PGA of Austria Member Professional. We spoke to Marie to find out more about how she got into golf, her work in the world of 'Communicology', and her experience in women and girls' participation and development in golf. Find out…
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Alastair Spink - PGA Professional Spotlight
Alastair Spink is a Member of the CPG Golf Development Team. Here we speak to Alastair about his how he made it into golf to eventually become a PGA Pro, along with how he has become a leader in women's golf development and participation taking an academic approach to his work in creating the...
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A.S.K. - David Leadbetter Interview
Confederation of Professional Golf Director of Education & Membership, Tony Bennett, caught up with David Leadbetter at the 2015 Open Championship at St Andrews to find out more about how Leadbetter's views of golf coaching have developed over the years, his new 'A Swing' theory and book, along...
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Dealing with Pressure Shots and Moments on the Course
Golfers who stand up best to the pressures of the game face the same fear and doubt as you and me; the difference is they have learned mechanisms to deal with it. Here are seven ways to help coach your players in anticipation of when the pressure starts to mount. Read the article in full at:...
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Work Walking Into Your Schedule
Walking rarely gets the recognition it deserves, especially when it comes to the world of business and management. From Beethoven to Steve Jobs and the Queen, walking has helped many a historic heavyweight to achieve success in their chosen field. Read the article in full at http://eur.pe/1DsZGtW
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6 Ways to Leverage Social Media and the Internet in Your Job Search
It is widely accepted that employers will likely Google an applicant as soon as they get their name. What comes up in the search can be a window into their lives – whether you like it or not. To ensure your results are ones that play in your favour, here are some tips to promote yourself better...
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The Spin is the one-stop golf podcast fuelling your hunger for eye-opening conversations and industry insight, and offering backstage passes to the inner mechanics of the global game.The show includes three topics - ‘Spin-Off’ episodes hosted by Ian Randell, educational-focused ‘Development Digest’ episodes and ‘Golf Business Insights’.
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