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📲 Follow the pod: @linkedbygolf2024
In this episode of Linked by Golf, Ross is joined by Alex Cooper, founder of the Elite Amateur Golf Group (EAGG), to talk about building one of the UK’s fastest-growing competitive leagues for elite amateur golfers.
Alex shares his journey from growing up playing golf near Edinburgh to launching the league in 2017, after recognising a lack of competitive opportunities for scratch and elite amateur players. What started with 15 clubs has now grown to 80 clubs competing in a structured league format across southern England.
They discuss the five-man team format, how the competition creates opportunities for young elite golfers, and the importance of meaningful team golf outside of traditional county competitions.
The episode also dives into the EAGG finals in La Cala, Spain, the growing community around the league, and the now-famous pink jackets awarded to the champions.
Alex’s early golf journey in Scotland
Why the Elite Amateur Golf League was created
Growing the league to 80 clubs
Opportunities for scratch golfers and elite amateurs
Bringing juniors into elite team golf
The EAGG finals week in Spain
Future plans to expand the league across the UK
🌐 Learn more: eagg.co.uk
📲 Instagram: @eliteamateurgolf
By Ross McGuire📲 Follow the pod: @linkedbygolf2024
In this episode of Linked by Golf, Ross is joined by Alex Cooper, founder of the Elite Amateur Golf Group (EAGG), to talk about building one of the UK’s fastest-growing competitive leagues for elite amateur golfers.
Alex shares his journey from growing up playing golf near Edinburgh to launching the league in 2017, after recognising a lack of competitive opportunities for scratch and elite amateur players. What started with 15 clubs has now grown to 80 clubs competing in a structured league format across southern England.
They discuss the five-man team format, how the competition creates opportunities for young elite golfers, and the importance of meaningful team golf outside of traditional county competitions.
The episode also dives into the EAGG finals in La Cala, Spain, the growing community around the league, and the now-famous pink jackets awarded to the champions.
Alex’s early golf journey in Scotland
Why the Elite Amateur Golf League was created
Growing the league to 80 clubs
Opportunities for scratch golfers and elite amateurs
Bringing juniors into elite team golf
The EAGG finals week in Spain
Future plans to expand the league across the UK
🌐 Learn more: eagg.co.uk
📲 Instagram: @eliteamateurgolf

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