Planting the Seeds of Golf: Anthony Etchells’ Journey with Swing Stars

Planting the Seeds of Golf: Anthony Etchells’ Journey with Swing Stars

Author: Anthony Blackburn - Founder of Golf in Society February 12, 2025 Duration: 37:39
In Episode 13 of the Golf in Society podcast, we sit down with Anthony Etchells, a passionate advocate for using golf to inspire and engage young minds. Since volunteering with Golf in Society in 2018, Anthony has been on a mission to make the sport more accessible and fun for all. Now, he’s taking that mission to the next level with Swing Stars, a new venture aimed at bringing the joy of golf to primary school children across the North East of England. With funding support from UnLtd and Spo...

Anthony Blackburn, founder of Golf in Society, hosts this thoughtful The Golf In Society Podcast to explore an idea that goes far beyond birdies and bogeys. Here, the fairway becomes a pathway to well-being, focusing on how the sport and its community spaces can actively support healthy ageing. Each episode features conversations with people directly involved in this movement-from caregivers and health professionals to community organizers and, of course, golfers themselves. You'll hear firsthand stories from those navigating the realities of caring for loved ones, offering a genuine look into the lives of unpaid carers who so often go unrecognized. This isn't just about theory; it's about the practical, grassroots work of reimagining golf clubs as vibrant health and social hubs that benefit entire communities. The discussions delve into the intersections of business, non-profit work, fitness, and holistic health, all through the unique lens of the golfing world. Tune in for a series that challenges conventional perceptions, highlighting how connection, purpose, and physical activity fostered on the course can create profound positive change. This podcast provides a quiet, insightful space to consider how our social structures can adapt to help everyone thrive later in life.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 15

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The Future Of The Golf Experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:43
Welcome to Episode 4 of The Golf in Society podcast! In this episode, join host Anthony as he sits down with Will Hewitt, the General Manager of the 59 Club. Anthony and Will dive into an intriguing discussion about the…
A Sporting Life With Parkinson's Disease [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:05
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Golf in Society podcast! In this episode, our host and founder, Anthony Blackburn, sits down with Nigel Thornton, a longstanding ambassador for golf in society. Nigel bravely opens up about hi…
Understanding Occupational Therapy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:04
Welcome to the second episode of The Golf in Society Podcast were we are Reimagining Golf Clubs as Healthy Ageing Hubs. In this episode I sit down at Hillsborough GC for a conversation with occupational therapist Liz Fle…
Carers Conversations - Linda Barnes - From wife to carer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:41
Welcome to the first episode in a series of "Carers Conversations", where we are Reimagining Golf Clubs as Healthy Ageing Hubs. In this episode I sit down for a conversation with Linda Barnes, wife and carer to one of ou…