Collaboration in Golf, the key to success - Gavin Kirkman, PGA Australia

In this episode of Sports Geek, Sean Callanan chats with Gavin Kirkman, Chief Executive Officer, PGA Australia

On this podcast, you'll learn about:

Gavin Kirkman's 40 year career in golf
How the PGA Australia unique?
The growth of golf in Australia especially post COVID
How golf has evolved to offer multiple ways to engage new players and audiences.
Why golf industry is a great option for graduates looking for a new role in sports.
Why your digital team should always be selling

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Resources from the podcast

Connect with Gavin Kirkman on LinkedIn, and send him a message that you listened to this podcast episode via Twitter @gavin_golf
Follow PGA Australia across social media
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Conferences we can meet up at
- SEAT in Salt Lake City on July 14-15 2023
- Money In Sport in Gold Coast on July 6 2023
  - Live Sports Geek interview with NFL's Charlotte Offord
  - Football Australia CEO James Johnson will be speaking at Money In Sport

As discussed on the podcast

#TheNationalTournament final

Appreciation tweet for @TheNational1988 looking immaculate for our final event 🙌#TheNationalTournament | @bmwau pic.twitter.com/8aBDHx9il4

— PGA of Australia (@PGAofAustralia) March 31, 2023

There's a golf course for everyone..

Great initiative for golf. Get your group together and get out on a course for 9 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️⛳️ https://t.co/7hlwUl75oR

— Gavin Kirkman (@gavin_golf) March 5, 2020

Summer and golf a great combination

The biggest summer of golf, EVER 🤩

Catch the @Fortinet #AusPGA LIVE on @kayosports, @wwos, @sparknzsport, and @FOXSportsAUS until 5pm (AEDT). pic.twitter.com/mePvylvQ7F

— PGA of Australia (@PGAofAustralia) November 26, 2022

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