Ansell Henry

This is an iconic deal in the landscape of English cricket and possibly world cricket. GMR Group and Hampshire County Cricket Club and its assets, currently owned by Rod Bransgrove, have agreed to an aquistion! Rod has been such a huge contributor to the game in the UK. I personally think this deal will be the catalyst to opening the gates to further Indian investment into English cricket (not new news) which points towards a bigger holistic future of players being centrally contracted by franchises (not countries). There will be mixed views on this deal and the the future of state of world cricket. https://lnkd.in/gFKvGPsN

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Great reporting piece today on Global's LBC Radio this morning with Nick Ferrari on the government's newly announced hospitality training budget to combat spiking within the nation's bars and nightclubs. Inspiring words from Allen Simpson from UKHospitality calling for a wide set of training that up-skills the UK's 450,000 strong hospitality workforce with a selection of modules that include safety. Here is the replay link: https://lnkd.in/erfrA6rH

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Golf Club Media - what’s the audience? 🤔 Here’s some key stats around what we deliver in terms of the typical demographic: - 142% more likely to work in a senior management position - 149% more likely to have a personal monthly disposable income of £2,000+ - 58% aged 45+ - 45% AB - 16 million+ impressions delivered every 4 weeks - dwell time of over 30 minutes That’s why brands choose to add Golf Club Media to their media plans! #audience #mediaplan #oohadvertising #dooh #mediabuying #advertising #golf #sportsmarketing

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My latest on the V1 Sports Blog answers the question, “How Does Olympic Golf Work?” 🥇🥈🥉⛳️🌎 Golf to https://lnkd.in/evyzfrds to read #golf #olympics #olympicgolf

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Swipe across to learn more about the modules we will be covering in this interactive 3 session course. Email [email protected] to apply. 

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🎙️ Episode 105 of Golf Club Talk UK is here! This week, Eddie Bullock chats with renowned Golf Course Architect Jonathan Gaunt of Gaunt Golf Design. With decades of experience in the UK and internationally, Jonathan shares fascinating insights into his journey, his passion for golf course design, and his work with some of the most iconic design styles from legends like MacKenzie, Colt, and Braid. In this clip, Jonathan dives into the intricacies of golf course maintenance and the role of the Course Manager and green committees, offering valuable perspectives for anyone in the golf industry. Plus, Leighton and Eddie discuss the upcoming Management Field Trip (March 26–27) at Royal Cinque Ports and Prince’s Golf Clubs. Tune in now and gain unique insights from one of the best in the business. 🔗 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eRjdh9C3 Special thanks to our show partner: KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE #golf #golfclub #golfcoursedesign #golfmanagement #golfcourse #coursemaintenance #greencommittees

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Liverpool lost its chance to continue to be in title race when we failed to beat Man Utd and lost to Crystal Palace. We lost to Atalanta at home, which ended our Europa League attempt. Liverpool was gassed. And we have been running on fumes since February. And the team, like the departing manager, is mentally and emotionally exhausted. Am I upset? Not very. Am I true fan? It depends. "If you can make one heap of all your winnings    And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings    And never breathe a word about your loss;" Liverpool has a great season. We were in the mix until April. What was it that Jamie Carragher just wished for as a player? That we would be in the mix at the end. Most of his career, Liverpool would be out of the running by January. "If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster    And treat those two impostors just the same; " As a fan, we had the great 80s; the bad 90s, the horrible 2000s - and we are in a new era. We had a great manager in Jurgen Klopp that gave it his all, and realised that he was going to run out of gas - and he has. Don't need to lie to me - he has given it all, and run out of the juice. He had been husbanding what was left, but he has run out. So have the players. There is only so many injury time winners that you can magick your way out before ... let me remind you that the toll of playing 100% mentally and physically for 100 minutes to make the miracle happen. The manager, coaches, players gave their all - and it is not enough to win the Premiership. I am grateful for them giving their all, and wish Arsenal or City (I think it will be Thanos in light blue again) to make it a dramatic finish. LFC has done its part and we are focusing on making the send off. Whoever comes next has big boots to fill. But Klopp did give LFC, FSG enough headstart to get the manager search going in the right direction. It is up to LFC-FSG to not waste it by being desperate and make a sane choice. "If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,       Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch," I saw Real Madrid play Bayern - let me be real, they are a different level to Liverpool and they will have Mbappe next season. They beat Man City by parking the bus, we threw the kitchen sink at City and we couldn't do it. The new manager will have to deal with the reality - we cannot spend like Real, City, Bayern. So we will have to outplay and outthink them somehow. Next season.

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EDIT: THIS OPPORTUNITY IS NOW CLOSED - thank you to everyone who has showed interest WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN THIS CONSULTING WORK ? CLUB ADVISOR / CONSULTANT NEEDED About the client: A small to medium Club will be delivering a brand new Club opening in April 2025.  At this stage, the club has finalised plans and is about to commence the internal fit.  There will not be a new, permanent CEO or any other employee in place until around October 2024. About the needs: Between now and October, the Board of Directors are wanting to secure an experienced and reliable consulting ex or current CEO / or Senior Manager who can look over the plans and strategy and advise of any adjustments that may need to be made to ensure that the fit out and steps forward are the best they can be and all the boxes are ticked.   The Board would like someone in the next few weeks to spend half a day with them, then offer some more time to advise where needed. About you: You will be a Club Industry person who ideally will have been a CEO or Senior Manager who has overseen a refurb, new build or large renovation.  You will understand all there is to know about the flow and fit out needs for Food, Beverage, Events and Gaming areas.  You will be someone who is willing to take a call from the Board on an ad-hoc basis or pop into the site if needed. You will have your own ABN and be able to issue an invoice, or you will have the ability to work under the banner of a business, company or sole trader as this is a true 'consulting role' (not an employee role). The period of the role: This consulting 'gig' will start in mid to end of June and span through to October.  We foresee that the Board will need someone for around 5 to 15 hours over the coming couple of weeks, then be on call for the next 3-4 months to advise where needed.  We believe that the role may be a total of between 20-50 hours work in total with the exact hours not yet known.

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It'd be an interesting insight as to what proportion of feeds are positive vs negative - lots of complaints; highlighting where things go wrong; partisan arguing; redundancies; more don't than do's etc. I am guilty myself as often - it is easy to talk about something you disagree with. Well here is a counter-post that highlight somethings that hopefully you can relate to that are great and good in the data world: ❤️ Technological development is faster than it has ever been which makes it nearly impossible to do a job for a few years without seriously developing - the smallest movements can unlock big gains 💛 People remain fundamentally good - every job I have been at has had brilliant people. Whatever the level, almost everyone likes a joke, can be strong or vulnerable and still be amazing. Most people have your back. 💚 The crap tasks of yesteryear become easier and easier since necessity is the mother of invention. Things that were rubbish a few years ago often cease to exist in the present. Apply that thinking to the crap bits now., this too shall pass. 💙 Skills are more transferrable than ever as technology levels traditional academic knowledge. That still has value, but there are greater rewards to be had for creativity, commerciality, pragmatism - that makes the field more inclusive and opens opportunities even wider. 💜 Flexibility has gone from a niche perk to a pretty standard deal. Just this week a few of us were commenting how unthinkable it was to be in an office 5 days a week; shirt and tie; 10 hours of commuting etc. For some that is still there and not a problem, but it is wonderful that we have so much choice. 💗 My feed is still choc full of people getting new jobs, promotions, launching businesses, doing something great. Bang a like on them - doesn't matter how tenuous your connection, it doesn't cost anything. The world is far from perfect - it never was and it never will be - but there is so much good going but it can sometimes play second fiddle to the whines and moans. Have a great weekend.

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In the UK golf industry, it can be difficult to justify taking a day or more away from the office to attend formal training or networking events. Often, the immediate needs of the club and team take precedence, and being absent on a given day may not be feasible—after all, the club is responsible for paying wages. However, one valuable approach I learned over the years was to consistently report back to my Chair and Board on the insights I gained from any meetings or training sessions I attended. This could include best practices shared by fellow managers, new knowledge acquired from formal training, or emerging local and industry trends identified during networking discussions. By providing this feedback, I found that rather than being reluctant about my absence, my Chairs would frequently inquire about my next meeting, expressing interest in what I might learn regarding specific topics from other managers. For those who prepare monthly reports for Board meetings, dedicating a brief section to this topic could also help address the challenge of justifying time away from the club.

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Do you benchmark? Want to start, but not sure how? 📏 ⛳ 📋 This one day, interactive Bernhard Academy workshop is for you! It'll help you identify what measurements are required, how to take them, the optimum time to benchmark, how to record results and turn the data into valuable information! Interested? Bookings open now💻 Check it out 👇

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The Impact and Value of Golf Coaching… We contributed to #GatherGolf’s recent white paper ‘What’s the true value of golf instructors?’ Our work with RetailTribe with over 100 clubs has been all about aligning the PGA Professional to the business objectives of clubs and putting the customer front and centre. Using our software we measure the impact and value and have proven this with industry changing results. I believe the industry needs to be bold and change, difficult but very powerful. #golfcoaching #golfbusiness

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My recent post sparked diverse opinions on the best Club Management Software for golf clubs. Every venue has unique needs, leading to varying preferences. After analysing different platforms, it's clear no single solution caters to all operators' needs. The role of a golf club operator can be challenging and demanding so relying on systems and procedures is essential. Could our choice of software actually help us save valuable time? I'm curious: - How many systems do you use to run your facility? - What features do you think would benefit your business? - What part do you think AI could play in this sector of our industry? Feel free to share your thoughts. If interested in my discoveries, please reach out. #clubmanagement #software #timesaving #sportsdatasolutions

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Alongside all the excitement about the possibilities of new AI, data & tech, some principles remain consistent when it comes to considering a new job....

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Its Hokey Cokey time in Scotland – with amateur golf’s governing body putting a workforce back in the field, with a return to boots on the ground to help our clubs. Golf is by no means the only industry to tinker with a field force. Large companies often move towards a regional sales force, then revert to centralisation, before ultimately heading back out in to the field again. So hats off to the new regime, and Andrew Baptie at Scottish Golf, for securing the support for a team of 5 Regional Development Officers. But how will success be judged this time ? And more importantly, what exactly do clubs want from this investment ? Clubs have a crucial role to play in identifying the gaps they have in their skillsets, and reaching out for help from their National Governing Body. Its not easy managing a region of over 100 golf clubs, and we have to be realistic about how much time each Development Manager can spend with each club, but lets not waste this opportunity of the support that is clearly out there.  And what about the people who will fill these roles ? There will be some experienced Club Managers out there looking for a new challenge, and I can tell you that moving from the “micro” of club operations to the “macro” of overseeing a region of clubs of varying sizes, is a role I can thoroughly recommend. This is a perfect opportunity to let other clubs benefit from your time behind the wheel, be part of a much larger team and a truly meaningful movement designed specifically to help golf, and our Scottish golf clubs. 

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What's Overwhelm...? It’s the mental equivalent of juggling too many balls and watching them all fall. But it’s also a signal; a reminder to pause, prioritize, and breathe. In a world that glorifies busyness, recognising overwhelm is the first step towards reclaiming our time and well-being. Grab a coffee and join us for the first of our Compassionate Connections sessions. #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #Overwhelm

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