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Golf Club Talk UKAuthor: Leighton Walker
This show provides an entertaining and informative look at Golf Club life in the UK featuring the latest news and information. The show features interviews with the people that make things happen in the industry but also provides listeners with reviews of clubs that are at the top of their game. Largely the show will be aimed at people working in the golf industry and who govern clubs. It will aim to provide best practices and take a positive and forward thinking look at where golf clubs are heading in the United Kingdom. Episodes include traditional GCTUK, GCMA Insights on GCTUK and Trending Topics with England Golf Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Lee Strutt, A Global Greenkeeping Perspective - The Greenprint episode 10
Tuesday, 19 August, 2025
In this episode, Leighton is joined by Lee Strutt, a Master Greenkeeper with a career spanning some of the world’s most prestigious golf courses. From his early work at Richmond Golf Club to grow-ins at elite venues like G-West and Les Bordes New Course as well as the Superintendent role at Cabot Cape Breton, Lee shares his journey through the turf industry, culminating in his current role at the iconic Loch Lomond Golf Club. This conversation offers deep insight into the dedication, cultural differences and unique challenges of overseeing these courses in different parts of the world. Topics Covered: Lee’s early days at Richmond Golf Club Experience at G-West, a unique venue in Scotland which has never opened! The RAC Golf Club Les Bordes, including the grow-in of the Gil Hanse designed New Course The unique challenges of working at Cabot Cape Breton His current role at Loch Lomond The benefit of travel and pushing your boundaries About the Guest: Lee Strutt is a certified Master Greenkeeper and one of the most respected professionals in the turf industry. His career includes leadership roles at Richmond GC, G-West, Les Bordes (New Course grow-in), Cabot Cape Breton, and now Loch Lomond. Known for his technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence, Lee offers a masterclass in career longevity and innovation in golf course management all while traversing countries and cultures. https://therichmondgolfclub.com/ https://www.gwest.co.uk/ https://www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk/woodcote-park/golf/ https://www.lesbordesgolfclub.com/golf/new-course/ https://cabotcapebreton.com/ https://www.lochlomond.com/ A big thanks to our Show Partner - Toro Check them out here! https://www.golfclubtalk.uk/the-green-print/ https://www.instagram.com/thegreenprintgolf/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-greenprint-golf/?viewAsMember=true www.golfclubtalk.uk golfclubtalkuk@gmail.com Support us here: https://buymeacoffee.com/gctuk Sign up to our Newsletter here
