Discovering Barassie: A member's club accepting guests in Troon

NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf NV5 Invitational Presented by Old National Bank > https://nv5invitational.com/ Barassie Links > https://www.kbgc.co.uk/ Summary In this episode, host Matt Considine interviews David Addison, the general manager of Barassie-Kilmarnock Links in Ayrshire, Scotland. They discuss David's background in golf, his childhood playing for the Scottish national team, his experience playing college golf in the United States for the University of Akron, and his journey back to Scotland, where he now works at the club where he has been a member since age 8. They also talk about Barassie Links and other golf courses in the area. David shares insights into the Scottish golf industry and dispels some misconceptions about Scottish golf. The conversation highlights the importance of competition and member engagement in Scottish golf clubs. Matt and David touch on various topics related to the golf industry, including the differences between being a PGA professional in Scotland and the United States, the expectations and roles of PGA professionals, the importance of community and membership in Scottish clubs, and the accessibility of golf for juniors. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 10:47 David Addison's Golf Journey 23:54 Misconceptions About Scottish Golf 25:24 Differences Between Scottish and American Golf Clubs 32:46 Learning from American Clubs and Embracing Tradition 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Re-Introduction 01:13 Differences in the Roles of PGA Professionals 09:26 Creating a Strong Golfing Culture for Juniors