The England Golf Podcast

On episode 24 of The England Golf Podcast, R&A Women's Amateur champion Jess Baker reflects on that crazy week in June, playing majors with her rivals and details what lays ahead in 2023 as a newly called up member of the England women's squad.

Father and son duo Andy and Riley Banks tell us why golf means so much to them and why family golf club memberships are about so much more than just playing the game.

Finally, Jack Lee, winner of the 2022 McEvoy Trophy reveals the moment he got called up to the England boys' squad and why he might be brushing up on his Japanese ahead of next year.

On the latest edition of The England Golf Podcast, we have three cracking guests lined up for you.

We hear from the new National Men's Coach, Rob Watts who targets more success for the England team as he takes over the role from the legendary Graham Walker.

Stephen Jensen, one of the world's leading senior's, tells us about his season which included a win in the English Senior Men's Amateur Championship at The Leicestershire and a never to be forgotten trip to America for the US Senior Open.

Finally, we chat to Rosemary Reed who made the headlines when she won the Central England Mixed Foursome's title at the age of 87.

On this edition of The England Golf Podcast, we hear from England International Hannah Screen who reveals a change in career path. 

Kipp Popert, one of the world's leading golfers with a disability, joins us for a wide ranging chat about the direction his career is moving in, his Walker Cup aims, majors and living with cerebral palsy.

Finally, listen out for a wonderful conversation with Keith McIntosh of Leyland Golf Club who is doing so much to ensure members of the local community touched by a cruel disease find a spark of joy at their golf club.

On Episode 21 of The England Golf Podcast, we have a Home Internationals special for you to enjoy as we join up with the England squad taking part in the recent Boys'/Girls' Home Internationals at Downfield Golf Club. 

We chat about the ups and the downs of the games against Ireland, Wales and Scotland and get the inside track on the team as we get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to compete in the event. 

Later on in the podcast, we follow on from the success of Women & Girls Golf Week as we are joined by Sonia McCarthy of Sandown Park Golf Centre to talk about the fantastic golfing revolution sparked with her enthusiasm for the game.

On this special edition of The England Golf Podcast, we preview The 150th Open.

We caught up with England Men's Squad players Sam Bairstow and Barclay Brown who are bound for St Andrews after coming through the qualifiers.

The two amateurs will be flying the flag for England Golf and we sat down with them to chat about what it means to play in the event whilst also putting their knowledge of The Open to the test!

In addition, Jim Croxton, Chief Executive Officer at BIGGA, tells us about the role his members will perform on the biggest stage of golf. 

Finally, as you sit back and watch the action unfold on the TV or online, have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to bring the greatest championship to life?

We're joined by The R&A's Director of Corporate Communications, Mike Woodcock, who explains the logistics of bringing the championship to life for a global audience.

On Episode 19 of The England Golf Podcast we get the inside track from England Golf coach Steve Robinson on Matt Fitzpatrick's US Open victory at The Country Club.

With that win, the Sheffield golfer became only the eighth Englishman in history to lift the trophy and only the third since 1924 (Tony Jacklin 1970, Justin Rose 2013).

Matt played for England as an amateur and was ranked number one amateur in the world after winning the US Amateur, also at The Country Club in 2013. We get the lowdown from Robbo on his star pupil's stunning major win.

Also on this month's edition of the podcast, we speak with Mum and Daughter duo Martine and Heather Gilks who helped England's golfers with a disability enjoy a fantastic debut in the European Team Championships and Nations Cup in Belgium.

Our Director of Championships, James Crampton, also joins us for a chat to discuss his brilliant victory in the European Senior Men's Amateur Championship in what was his first event as a senior. 

Finally, we hear from Michael Morrison on golf's boom during the Victorian era ahead of the release of his new book, The Great English Golf Boom (1864-1914).

On Episode 18 of The England Golf Podcast, we're joined by England Golf graduates Danny Willett and Lee Westwood to preview the English Amateur Championships at Lindrick and Worksop. They give us the inside track on what it takes to win around the two courses.

Next up, we chat with one of golf's brightest talents, England Girls' squad player Rachel Gourley, who seems to win every time she steps on the course! Her achievements include winning the Sunningdale Foursomes, the Scottish Girls Open, The Rose Ladies Series and the Formby Leveret.

Finally, we look back at World Biodiversity Day with Saunton Golf Club's Murray Long to speak about how the club has placed sustainability at the heart of its operations allowing golf and nature to flourish together.

On Episode17 of The England Golf Podcast, England international and Premier League star Jack Butland joins us to talk about his love affair with golf after recently subscribing to our iGolf platform.

Young Ambassador Mentor Sam Barker-Sabido tells us why it's important to listen to the voices of junior golf and how they can help shape the future of the game.

Pat Manning discusses the gruelling 160 mile charity walk with his friend Bill Ryan in aid of Molly Olly Wishes.

Finally, Ben Beagley from Farnham Golf Club gives us his winners' speech after the club were named Tournament Venue of the Year for hosting the ground-breaking English U18 Championships at the recent England Golf Awards.

On Episode 16 of the England Golf Podcast, we catch up with The R&A Amateur champion Laird Shepherd who has gone from working in a Tesco call centre to preparing for his Masters debut at Augusta.

We're also joined by England Women's squad player Caley McGinty who talks about what it means to be nominated for two England Golf Awards and what she's most looking forward to about taking part in the Augusta National Women's Amateur.

Finally, BIGGA's Sami Strutt tells us why our greenkeepers deserve to be loved.

On Episode 15 of the England Golf Podcast, DP World Tour and Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood tells us why he wants to give back to the sport as an England Golf Ambassador and reflects on key moments from his stellar amateur and professional career so far.

England boys' squad player Josh Hill talks us through a remarkable few weeks where he got the chance to play as an amateur in two Rolex Series events on the DP World Tour as well as an Asian Tour event in Saudi Arabia.

Julia Regis joins us to chat about International Women's Day and how golf can contribute to this year's theme of breaking the bias.

Finally, Andy Gilford and Steve Killick tell us why being a guide for a blind golfer is a win-win situation for both the player and the companion.