In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, Lee sits down with Dave Carter, the founder of Holben Golf, to talk about building one of the most welcoming amateur golf communities in the North West.

Recorded at Manchester Golf Club during a Holbon Golf event, this conversation dives into how Dave has grown the tour through word of mouth, why community matters so much in golf, and how events like these are helping golfers experience brilliant courses in a relaxed, competitive and enjoyable environment.

Dave also shares his thoughts on the changing culture of golf, from dress codes and old-school traditions to making the game feel more inclusive, friendly and accessible. The conversation also covers Dave’s time as a golf club captain, the challenges of running golf events, pace of play, handicap expectations, mindset on the course, and why enjoying the game should always come before chasing a number.

There are also plenty of laughs along the way, including Lee’s infamous first tee story at Warrington Golf Club, the “Lee Brennan rule”, Dave’s Holben Golf origin story, and some brilliant insight into what makes a great golf day.

Whether you are a golf club member, society golfer, amateur competitor, golf event organiser, or someone who simply loves the game, this episode is a great reminder of what golf is really about: people, stories, courses, community and enjoying the walk.

Topics covered:
Holben Golf
Amateur golf events
North West golf courses
Golf community
Modern golf culture
Golf club captaincy
Golf mindset
Golf dress codes
Pace of play
Golf societies
Manchester Golf Club
Antrobus Golf Club
Growing the game

A huge thank you to Dave for joining the podcast and to our podcast sponsor, Valley Golf.

Now go hit some golf balls.

In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, I’m joined by Golf With Ellie, one of the most exciting female golf creators in the North of England.

Ellie shares how she first got into golf around 18 months ago, why the game became her escape as a busy mum, and how documenting her journey on Instagram helped her find a growing community of golfers, creators and women who simply wanted more people to play with.

We talk about her role as the Northern representative for The Dutchess Golf Club, the upcoming Northern Women’s Golf Day at High Legh, and why creating more opportunities for women in golf is so important. Ellie also opens up about the realities of being a female golf creator online, dealing with unwanted messages, building confidence, and why the golf community can still be an incredibly supportive space.

There’s plenty of golf chat too, from winter practice, learning the difference between range golf and course golf, chasing the goal of breaking 100, improving short game, golf fashion, Carden Park, Dundonald Links, Royal Birkdale, Formby Ladies, and the exciting possibility of Ellie getting behind-the-scenes access at the Women’s Scottish Open.

This is a brilliant conversation about golf, confidence, community, motherhood, content creation and the growing future of women’s golf.

Whether you’re new to golf, trying to break 100, interested in women’s golf, or building your own journey in the game, this episode is packed with relatable stories and honest advice.

Guest: Golf With Ellie
Host: Lee Brennan - LA Golf Channel

If you enjoy the episode, please like, comment and subscribe for more honest golf conversations, course vlogs, creator stories and game improvement content.

Now go hit some golf balls.

In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, I’m joined by Kris, also known as The Golfing Medic, a scratch golfer, content creator and paediatric doctor working at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

This conversation goes much deeper than just handicap talk. Kris shares how he got back into golf after an eight-year break, how he reached a 0.0 handicap, and how the pressure of working in medicine has shaped the way he manages emotions on the golf course.

We talk about the mental side of golf, course management, playing under pressure, first tee nerves, scratch competitions, Open Qualifying, team golf, handicap events, and why chasing birdies can sometimes lead to bogeys and doubles.

Kris also gives a brilliant insight into how better players think their way around a golf course, including when to attack pins, when to play safe, how to prepare for big competitions, and why the best golfers are often the ones who make the smartest decisions rather than the flashiest ones.

This is a great episode for any golfer trying to improve their mindset, lower their handicap, understand course strategy, or learn what it really takes to play scratch golf.

In this episode we cover:

• How Kris became a scratch golfer
• Returning to golf after university and medicine
• The link between pressure in work and pressure in golf
• How to stay calm after a bad shot
• Course management for better scores
• Preparing for Open Qualifying
• Medal vs Stableford mentality
• Why chasing birdies can be dangerous
• The value of team golf and creator events
• What amateur golfers can learn from scratch players

A huge thank you to Kris for joining me on the podcast and sharing such an honest insight into golf, mindset, medicine and the journey to scratch.

If you enjoy golf podcasts, course management chats, handicap improvement, mental game discussions and honest conversations about the game, make sure to subscribe to the LA Golf Channel Podcast.

Guest: The Golfing Medic / Kris
Host: Lee — LA Golf Channel

Now go hit some golf balls.

In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, I’m joined by Ryan Brooker, better known as Highway Skies, for a brilliant conversation about golf, social media, mindset, improvement, pressure, and what it really takes to become a plus golfer.

We get into how we first connected through Instagram, how the golf community can create real friendships, and why golf and social media are more similar than most people think. Ryan opens up about the emotional ups and downs of the game, learning to stop obsessing over numbers, accepting bad shots, and how that change in mindset actually helped him play better golf.

This episode also dives into burnout in golf, chasing goals like scratch golf, under par rounds, and a hole in one, and the moment Ryan realised that enjoying the journey mattered more than constantly forcing the destination. We also chat about links golf vs parkland golf, being an aggressive player, playing iconic courses, content creation, and where golf media might take him next.

If you enjoy conversations around golf improvement, mental game, Instagram golf, content creation, golf mindset, and authentic journeys in the game, this one is for you.

Topics covered:

Ryan Brooker / Highway Skies

Golf mindset and acceptance

How to become a better golfer

Golf and social media similarities

Scratch golf and plus handicap journey

Golf community and friendships

Links golf vs parkland golf

Content creation in golf

Burnout, pressure and enjoying the game again

Welcome back to the LA Golf Channel Podcast.

In this episode, I’m joined by Wakey the Caddie, ThePostmansPar Golf and Highwayskys for my first ever multi-guest podcast - and it was a proper laugh.

This one was filmed at the end of a long day of golf and content, so a quick apology in advance for the mic sharing, visual changes and camera issues during the episode. We had a few technical problems, but the conversation was too good not to share.

We get into:

• our £10 per man/hole skins game at Formby Hall
• first impressions of Formby Ladies Golf Club
• the brutal weather, the chaos of the day and the best moments on the course
• golf competition, course architecture and what makes a course memorable
• the mental side of golf, acceptance, preparation and handling bad holes
• honest golf banter with four lads who love the game

This episode is relaxed, funny and full of proper golf conversation from four creators who have all been on the podcast before - just this time together.

A massive thank you to Valley Golf for sponsoring the podcast.
Use code LAGC15 for 15% off.

If you enjoy golf podcasts, golf course debates, creator collabs, golf banter and real conversations about the game, this one’s for you.

Guests:
Wakey the Caddie: @wakeythecaddy

ThePostmansPar Golf: @thepostmanspargolf

Highwayskys: @highwayskys

Topics in this episode:
Golf podcast, Formby Hall, Formby Ladies, skins game golf, golf creators, UK golf podcast, mental game in golf, golf course review, golf banter, golf YouTube, LA Golf Channel Podcast.

In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Scott to talk all about the mental game of golf. We explore anxiety, confidence, fear of failure, pressure, and mental resilience, along with practical techniques that can help golfers manage their thoughts better and play with more freedom. Laura shares her own story, her coaching approach, and why understanding your mindset can be just as important as improving your swing. A really honest and helpful conversation for anyone wanting to enjoy golf more and perform better on the course.

Key Topics

Mental performance in golf

Overcoming anxiety and frustration

The role of mindset and self-awareness in sports Golf anxiety and mental resilience

Building confidence through competency and consistency

Personalized coaching techniques for mental game improvement

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the LA Golf Channel Podcast

06:19 Transitioning from Team Sports to Golf

10:47 Understanding Emotions in Golf

14:48 Redefining Success in Golf

21:10 Managing Aggression on the Golf Course

21:59 Emotional Responses on the Golf Course

22:55 Understanding Mental Performance Coaching

23:56 External vs. Internal Emotional Expression

25:30 The Role of Practice in Emotional Management

26:31 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Golf

28:10 The Journey of Finding Golf as an Outlet

30:18 Personal Experiences with Anxiety and Golf

32:10 The Loop of Shame and Anxiety in High Performers

34:25 Using Golf to Overcome Anxiety

35:51 Identifying and Addressing Performance Anxiety

38:18 The Importance of Tailored Coaching

40:31 Building Confidence Through Competence

43:29 The Mental Game and Consistency in Golf

46:56 Understanding the Handicap System

47:39 Achieving Consistency in Golf

48:41 The Importance of Recovery and Scrambling

49:39 Mental Game: The Key to Improvement

52:02 Managing Expectations and Scores

53:25 Dealing with Pressure on the Course

55:46 The Power of Language in Golf

01:00:37 Opportunities for Growth in Golf

01:02:56 The Role of Mental Coaching

01:05:57 Overcoming Mental Barriers

01:07:59 Playing Golf Shots vs. Golf Swings

Welcome back to Episode 11 of the LA Golf Channel Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Josh Gudgeon, the creator behind one of the most talked-about new YouTube journeys in golf. We dive into Josh’s challenge to break 80 in just six months, the story behind the 350-yard drive, and how his journey is blending golf, storytelling, and YouTube in a completely different way.

We also talk about what makes a great YouTube video, how Josh has gone from working behind the camera to building his own channel, and why so many people are already buying into the Breaking Golf journey. From confidence and delusion, to coaching, clubs, pressure and production, this episode gives a proper behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a golf series people genuinely care about.

A huge thank you as well to Breaking Beard for allowing us to use the podcast studio for this episode - it’s massively appreciated and helped make this conversation happen. The Breaking Beard podcast is hosted by BeardMeatsFood and Josh Gudgeon.

If you enjoy golf podcasts, golf YouTube, golf improvement journeys, and honest conversations around content creation, this is one you’ll enjoy.

In this episode:

• Josh Gudgeon’s Break 80 challenge

• The story behind the 350-yard drive

• What makes a great YouTube video

• Golf storytelling vs traditional golf content

• Building a new golf audience

• Coaching, equipment, and the reality of learning golf fast

Links:

Josh Gudgeon Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thejoshgudgeon/

Breaking Golf Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/breaking.golf/

Breaking Beard YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/BreakingBreadPodcast/videos

In Episode 10 of The LA Golf Channel Podcast, I’m joined by Stephen McEvoy, founder of Full Program Golf - a bespoke golf travel service built to create unforgettable golf trips from your doorstep to the first tee. We talk golf travel, bucket-list courses, the best golf destinations in the UK, and why the full experience around a golf trip matters just as much as the golf itself.

Stephen shares stories from a brilliant recent run through Scotland, including Dundonald Links, Turnberry, Ailsa, Western Gailes and Hillside, and we dive into what makes great golf travel truly special. We also chat about hidden gems in England, favourite regions for golf, value-for-money golf trips, and why places like St Andrews, Birkdale, Formby, Hollinwell and West Sussex continue to stand out.

This episode is packed with conversation around golf holidays, golf course architecture, UK golf travel, luxury golf trips, affordable golf getaways, South Africa golf travel, and the passion that drives golfers to see the world through the game. If you love golf courses, golf travel planning, links golf, heathland golf, and hearing real stories from people building something special in golf, this one is for you

Guest Links

https://www.fullprogramgolf.com/

Chapters

00:00 Setting the Scene: The Podcast Studio

01:07 Milestones and Podcasting Journey

01:57 Travel Tales: Golfing Adventures in Scotland

02:56 Exploring Iconic Golf Courses

03:53 Golf Retail: The Pro Shop Experience

05:03 Art and Golf: A Unique Connection

06:03 Working at the Open: A Memorable Experience

06:55 The Importance of Golf Holidays

07:58 The Rustic Charm of Scottish Golf

08:56 The Marine Collection: Golfing Hotels

09:59 The Full Program Golf Experience

10:53 The Allure of Golfing Holidays

11:50 New Golf Courses: A Modern Perspective

12:50 The Character of New Golf Courses

13:57 The Role of Land in Golf Course Design

14:52 Health and Wellness: The Sauna Experience

16:01 The Impact of Routine on Health

16:51 The Future of Golf Course Architecture

19:22 The Evolution of Golf Courses

24:19 Heritage vs. Modernity in Golf

26:19 The Joy of Sharing Golf Experiences

34:59 The Full Program Golf Experience

40:19 Passion for Golf and Travel

42:03 Exploring South Africa's Golfing Opportunities

43:54 The Importance of Personal Touch in Golf Tours

45:29 Struggles and Aspirations in Golfing Performance

48:33 The Journey of Taking Up Golf Later in Life

52:26 Debating the Future of Golf Equipment and Techniques