INSIGHTS
Insights show us what sits beneath obstacles.
They reframe problems and give deeper understanding.
With insights, the act of problem solving becomes more effective.
WHITE PAPERS
REPORTS
PODCAST
On the Gather Global Podcast we talk to golf industry professionals from around the world who are doing things differently.
Our podcast delivers insight, inspiration, and innovation for people in the golf industry who want a different perspective.
Click on the Acast button on the podcast player (top right) 👉🏽 to see the show notes for each episode, timings of key discussions, and links for more information.
Our most popular episodes are also published to our Insights wall below.
Want to BE FIRST TO receive our INSIGHTS content?
INSIGHTS
ROUNDTABLE: The Future of Careers in Golf
An intriguing roundtable discussion about the future of careers in the golf industry - featuring members from a diverse range of industry sectors: Amelia Lewis, Mark Addison, Richard Payne and hosted by Adam Keable.
Golf Marketing Meets Behavioural Science
How often do we really consider the language we are using when marketing our golf products and programmes?
Thanks to Sue Shapcott for sharing with us all a simple framework for consideration, that's applicable to you, your golf club, your golf business or organisation, regardless of where in the world you are based.
PODCAST #10 - Kari Haug
Our chat with golf course architect Kari Haug really made us reflect on our own assumptions about short golf courses, their objectives, how they are assumed to be the solution to increasing women's and children's participation and crucially....why this might not always be the case!
Gather Mini-Hack: ARAY
What sources of advice, intelligence, and support can the Gather golf industry community offer to new start-ups within golf?
Can you offer any help to Caroline Blixt in hacking ideas for her startup ARAY?
PODCAST #9 - Ray roessel
Golf development can be commercial. Ray Roessel joins us for a positive take on someone hacking the traditional participation model to create a win-win.
When it Comes to Gender, Golf Can Learn from CrossFit
Sue Shapcott from Change Golf Instruction offers an opinion piece that should prompt golf clubs, coaches, businesses and governing bodies in golf to consider a different approach to women in golf.
A Different Perspective: Barry Hunter (Liverpool FC)
Barry helps us to explore honesty, communications, and cultural fit. Reassuringly, even at an organisation of Liverpool FC’s stature, the hallways still occasionally echo with golf’s biggest barrier to progress: “But we’ve always done it this way…”
PODCAST #8 - Andrew Rankin
Join us for this intellectual chat with Andrew who has had a foot in both camps of academia and the golf industry for many years. With projects that span various areas of the golf industry, he’s uniquely positioned to delve into some questions we have been itching to ask.
Sunningdale Heath - Mini Series: Ep2
Part 2 of the digestible short video diary, where Tom Reid takes an honest look at the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur in the golf industry.
Planning to avoid a balls-up
James Somerside shares with you his thoughts on a very topical debate that brings in perspectives not covered by the media.
PODCAST #7 - Tim Neil
An episode packed with insights and is sure to top up your golfing knowledge. The golf industry in the Middle & Far East doesn’t gain much coverage and here Gather Member Tim Neil sheds plenty of light.
Gathering Roots Golf Club: Pt.3
Now, it’s Part 3 and this time we’re looking at the clubhouse, outside facilities, golf shop, and food and beverage. Let’s get started…
Gathering Roots Golf Club: Pt.2
Now that we’ve set the scene, it’s time to start constructing our facility, Gathering Roots Golf Club (GRGC) and we’re going to begin with the outside areas including the golf course and the wider environment.
Gathering Roots Golf Club: Pt.1
We are here for a thought experiment - “create the most environmentally positive golf course on Earth”.
ROUNDTABLE: The Reality of Being a Female in the Golf Industry
A starkly honest roundtable discussion about ‘The reality of being a female in the golf industry' - featuring Katie Burman, Charlotte Ibbetson, Sue Shapcott and Victoria Hassett.
PODCAST #4 - Clare Queen & David Kearney
The Gather Global Podcast aims to deliver genuine insight and offer you new perspectives on the golf industry, and this episode with Clare Queen and David Kearney goes above and beyond on both fronts.
Sunningdale Heath - Mini Series: Ep1
Over the next few months, through a digestible short video diary, Tom Reid will take an honest look at the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur in the golf industry.
Does Golf have a Generational Glass Ceiling?
Adam wonders whether we have seen a seismic shift in the structures within golf in the last 10 years that have resulted in more limited opportunities as careers progress.
Gather Asks: Jeremy Slessor
We sat down with Jeremy Slessor to discuss his positive outlook for the industry.
A Different Perspective: Fred Popp
Fred Popp explains why you can’t afford to ignore the importance of ‘brand’.