EDGA GOLFERS FIRST PODCAST

In this weeks episode, we have just three stories but each, even in isolation is worthy of digging into.

We announce that MULLIGAN the film has finally made it to TV.

We preview the upcoming EDGA Annual Assembly.

And as always we play a short clip from this week’s PING Profile which features James Gribble from Australia.

So let’s get to Episode 21 of the EDGA Golfers First Podcast.

Yet another busy week in the life of EDGA, with lots of news across the three strategic pillars of raising awareness, participation and competition.

In this episode, you will hear about the first of several short videos that are being launched ahead of the full MULLIGAN film.

We will reveal exactly where we are with the HOW I PLAY series and give a snippet of the Mike Rolls session.

We have the latest update on the EDGA Algarve Open. 

As always we play a short clip from this week’s PING Profile which features Ellie Perks from England.

And you will hear from a listener about her listening experience of the podcast.

So let’s get to Episode 20 of the EDGA Golfers First Podcast.

One of the most recognisable formats in golf is that of the four-ball. EDGA is proud that our very own four-ball of Ambassadors is now complete, with the announcement of Former European Tour player and now Sky Sports presenter Nick Dougherty.

In this episode, you will hear that EDGA has agreed on the distribution of our film MULLIGAN which builds on last years launch of the book of the same title.

Just when we thought there was some clarity on travel restrictions and air bridges, the governments of various countries are changing their policies. We had intended to make a decision on two events in Portugal on the 15th of September, but we will delay by one day as the Portuguese government are due to provide an update on the regulations on the 15th. We will take these into consideration before announcing our position on the Algarve events.

As always we play a short clip from this week’s PING Profile which features Tony Lloyd from England.

So let’s get to Episode 19 of the EDGA Golfers First Podcast.

Brendan Lawlor, the current number four in the gross world ranking for golfers with a disability, will tee it up at the ISPS Handa UK Championship on the European Tour. The venue is the iconic Belfry, which has been the host of four Ryder Cups. As the recipient of a sponsors invitation, the popular Irishman is keen to get started, and looks forward to a great experience.

Although not quite the start to the season that EDGA Ambassador Carly Booth would have liked, she is just about to start the defence of The Tipsport Czech Ladies Open on the Ladies European Tour which she won in 2019. Please join me in wishing both players the very best of luck as they follow their dreams.

In this episode you will hear about a recent visit to Norway by EDGA’s Head of Development, Mark Taylor.

And as always we play a short clip from this weeks PING Profile which features Gail Owen from England.

So let’s get to Episode 18 of the EDGA Golfers First Podcast.

The reaction to our new EDGA Ambassador Carly Booth has been terrific, and so thank you to all who have reached out to us about the appointment. We are all looking forward to seeing Carly play over the next couple of weeks at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open, and the following week at the AIG Women’s Open. Good luck Carly.

In this episode you will hear about the first training of our EDGA Advocates Team, from our Head of Development Mark Taylor.

Frances Robertson, from The R&A and WAGR, fills us in on the current position around restarting the WR4GD.

We launch our much anticipated HOW I PLAY Series.

As always we play a short clip from this weeks PING Profile which features Tom Beard from England.

So let’s get to Episode 17 of the EDGA Golfers First Podcast.

Regulations around Covid-19, including travel restrictions, easing or tightening of lockdown in various countries have made the organisation and running of tournaments extremely challenging.

Thankfully EDGA’s development activities have continued at a pace, and in this weeks edition:

We give you the latest news on the 2020 Presidents Cup at Formby Hall.

Announce another new EDGA Ambassador to join our team who will add weight to our voice in the media.

Launch our new EDGA Advocate Programme.

And as always we play a short clip from this weeks PING Profile which features Carol Brill from the Republic of Ireland.

So let’s get to Episode 16 of the EDGA Golfers First Podcast.

In this episode I answer a couple of questions posed by listeners and players, around the resumption of tournament play and the Ranking for Golfers with a Disability. 

We hear from The Ukraine Golf Federation who responded to our piece a couple of weeks ago on the development work they are doing.

And as always we play a short clip from this weeks PING Profile which features Jennifer Sräga from Germany.

So let’s get to Episode 15 of the EDGA Golfers First Podcast.

This bumper edition of the EDGA Golfers First Podcast features an update from EDGAs Head of Development on our work with the Polish Golf Union as part of our 8-Step Development Programme, which is supported by The R&A.

We also talk with the man behind the keyboard, EDGAs very own Ben Evans who looks after our PR and journalism and tells us about his day at the Worplesdon Golf Club, in the leafy part of London.

And as always we play a short clip from this week’s PING Profile which features Italian Gregorio Guglielminetti.

So let's get to Episode 14 of the EDGA Golfers First Podcast.

While a stripped back version of golf came back with the first PGA Tour event in Texas, for many EDGA players, well they are just getting back to the game.

This weeks episode of the EDGA Golfers First Podcast has a new feature called 'Send us your swing'.

We talk with the Head of EDGA's Development Team, Mark Taylor. Mark gives us an update on how EDGA is supporting The Confederation of Irish Golf. The CGI is one of the member countries who took advantage of enrolling in the EDGA 8-step development programme supported by the R&A.

As always we play a short clip from this week's PING Profile which starts with a party feel from DJ SBERLA, better known to the EDGA players as Cristiano Berlanda from Itlay.

So let's get to Episode 13 of the EDGA Golfers First Podcast.

The first person who tended to Reinard after the accident found him without a heartbeat and not breathing. The ambulance crew made their diagnosis and told his family that their son would have damage to his heart and lungs, together with kidney failure.

That was half a lifetime ago for the 28-year-old, affectionately nicknamed Rhino, who says, "It could have been much worse".

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