Taking place at The Bristol Golf Club on the 24th Sept, the event will bring together industry leaders to share insights on effective club leadership.
The GCMA South West Region will be hosting an event focused on Professional Leadership, at The Bristol Golf Club on the 24th September 2025.
Hosted by Kevin Fish, this event brings together industry leaders to share insights on effective club management and professional leadership, featuring talks from Jim Croxton of BIGGA, Tom Brooke of the GCMA and Leighton Walker.
Priced at £45 for GCMA South West Members, and £55 for non South West members. The day covers must hear topics from the leading voices amongst our industry.
Kevin Fish
Creating and Delivering a Business Case to Your Board
A practical session from one of the UK’s leading voices in golf club leadership. Learn how to shape a compelling business case and communicate it effectively to your Board.
Jim Croxton – BIGGA
A Deep Dive into Robotic Mowing and Turf Management Innovation
Joined by special guest Chris Ball of Hillside Golf Club, exploring the future of course maintenance, with real-life insights on evaluating and integrating robotic mowing solutions into daily operations.
Tom Brooke – GCMA
The Value of Being a General Manager in the GCMA
Hear directly from the GCMA Chief Executive on the evolving role of the General Manager in today’s golf industry. Tom will share insights on the value of GCMA membership, the support available to GMs, and how the Association is helping to shape professional standards, leadership development, and peer networking across the UK.
Leighton Walker
Round Table Discussion – Key Social Issues in the Golf Industry
An open and inclusive session exploring key topics affecting our industry, some of which include:
- Gender equality and gender reassignment: challenges, legal risks, and creating safe spaces
- Women working in golf: underrepresentation, systemic bias, and barriers to leadership
- Outdated club cultures: committee resistance to modern governance
- Sexual harassment: responding to third-party misconduct under the Worker Protection Act 2023
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Mark Shanley
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