GCMA Insights - Men You Need to Listen to This! Women in the Golf industry

Golf Club Talk UK

A thought provoking, inspiring and relevant discussion this week where Leighton is joined by 5 women from different sectors of the Golf Industry:

Natalie McColl - Membership Services Manager - GCMA

Nicole Wheatley - Owner Medi8

Candi Watkins - General Manager - Sharpley Golf Club

Karen Drake - General Manager - Clevedon Golf Club

Claire Docker - Ganerel Manager - Robin Hood Golf Club

The discussion delves into what it's like to be a woman in the Golf industry. We operate in what is still a very male-dominated industry and there are many challenges to being a woman in this industry. Self-confidence and imposter syndrome can be issues, but sometimes it's the language and disrespect that can be damaging. Throw in physiological and life issues and it can often leave women feeling like they are on the back foot.

As well as looking at the challenges, we explore some of the great things that women bring to the industry such as empathy, calmness and lack of ego, and celebrate some good examples of overcoming adversity.

This was a fascinating conversation and we urge all listeners, particularly men to listen, be open, aware and take on board some of the points.

Nicole Wheatley also talks at the end of the show about the upcoming Women in Golf Awards on November 28th. https://womeningolfawards.co.uk/

www.gcma.org.uk

https://medi8ltd.co.uk/

https://www.sharpleygolf.co.uk/

https://www.clevedongolfclub.co.uk/

https://www.robinhoodgolfclub.co.uk/