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Richard Barker, PGA Executive Director - Business Development, is joined by co-host David Colclough, Head of Coaching & Sports Science at The PGA and PGA Master Professional Phil Kenyon. Kenyon is Principal Owner of Harold Swash Putting Ltd and is one of the most sought-after putting coaches in the game, having worked with many of the world's leading players. Before developing a career as a coach, Kenyon was a professional golfer that competed worldwide as a tournament professional. Prior to his career in professional golf, he completed a Masters Degree in Sport Science. Phil's background in sports science brings a cutting edge to the putting school which combined with his experiences as both player and coach means that on any visit to the putting school you are in safe hand

Richard Barker, PGA Executive Director - Business Development, is joined by Doug Poole, CEO of the UK Golf Federation. Doug explains why he believes The PGA’s new Business Management Group can help bring the golf industry together.

Richard Barker, PGA Executive Director - Business Development, is joined by Jim Croxton, CEO of BIGGA (The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association). Jim provides an insight into how the current COVID-19 situation has impacted BIGGA, how the organisation has supported its members throughout the pandemic, and BIGGA is supporting The PGA's new 2020 Vision initiative.

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

In the latest instalment of PGA LIVE - The Podcast, Richard Barker - PGA Executive Director - Business Development, is joined by Tristan Crew, PGA Executive Director - Member Services. Tristan has been heavily involved with The PGA's 2020 Vision initiative and he explains more about the changes to the Association's Membership structure and what it means for Members and the wider golf industry.

In the first episode of PGA LIVE The Podcast, Richard Barker - PGA Executive Director - Business Development, is joined by PGA Chief Executive Robert Maxfield and PGA Chairman Alan White at The PGA's headquarters located at The Belfry. Robert and Alan speak more about the Association's new initiative - 2020 Vision - which launched last month. They discuss the reasons for changes, expand further on specialisation for PGA Professionals, plus share more information around the new membership opportunities for all who work in the golf industry – including business professionals and club volunteers.

In the latest episode of PGA LIVE The Podcast, Richard Barker - PGA Executive Director - Business Development, is joined by Paul Wiseman - PGA Executive Director - Education. They discuss The PGA’s new digital CPD platform, which represents a fundamental change to how the education department delivers learning and education to meet the changing personal and professional development needs of Members.