I rebuilt a golf course for £80,000 and here's how...
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- in this podcast we have Graham Curtin who tells us what it is like to run a golf club as the owner
Fore Four 2 Podcast is a Podcast hosted by Ex Professional Footballer John Mcginley and Liam Harrison From GolfMates.
Listening to Graham and his passion for what he is doing and has done at Carus Green, makes me really want to go down there and play and give him my money. Loved listening to him. One of the best things I've ever watched on youtube.
What a lovely guy Graeme is. All credit to him and his team and I wish them every success
What a thoroughly enthralling character and speaker Graham is! Very genuine, smart, and honest throughout. A real insight into the ownership and running of his club, and I'm sure every member of any club in the land could do with hearing some of the home truths about what it takes to keep their courses and clubs open and in top condition! Thanks guys, loved it!
Cheers bazza
Enjoyed watching, first class 🏌♀⛳
What an insight on how to build up a club, can’t believed I watched a whole video without skipping through. Definitely a consultancy opportunity there for Graham and his business partner with municipal and members clubs.
I think this is one of the most honest and genuine interviews I've ever had the pleasure to watch on RUclips!
Graham comes across as an amazing individual with a focus on all of the correct things in life and not just the £££ a business can generate.
I'm fortunate to be a member of a club with an owner which I believe is in a similar mould and who puts so much back into the club which they only took over 3 months before COVID struck and which was in need of serious help. Now I'm a proud member of a club that has 2 full 18 hole courses, driving range and decent clubhouse run by mainly brilliant staff who genuinely want to be part of it.
Interesting to hear the discussion on membership fees and makes me feel grateful that I'm a member of a club with 2 full courses (all be it not great condition this time of year as clay based!) but with a 7 day membership of around £760, amazing value even with the little golf I can actually play still keeping it affordable.
Keep up the amazing journey and would love to play at your club some day.
@Liam if you are ever in th3 Bedfordshire area, would love to show your around our club/courses as really enjoy your content and sure Ebay Pete would love it too! 😀
Cheers
“All good businessmen should have an exit plan, and you won’t be surprised to find out that I haven’t got one”. Brilliant.
This is a cracking video. As a member of Carus Green I am very grateful that we have such good custodians in Graham and Morris. The truth is they have overseen year on year improvements to the course and facilities. It just keeps getting better. And even with increases in fees, it will still be a great deal for members. Thank you to Graham, Morris, and the whole CG team.
What a great podcast guys, very well done. Absolutely loved it. As for Graeme the owner he should be so proud of what he’s achieved with the course but the fact he also sings the praises of his staff & business partner in helping him achieve his goals shows him as a true gent also.
I couldn’t agree with you anymore
My son and I were at Carus Green yesterday for an unforgettable training day with Adam Lynn and Simon Edwards. I hadn’t seen this interview and we passed Graham a few times without realising who he was. What a lovely and impressive bloke. Congratulations to him on creating such a great facility and recruiting such committed, genuine and brilliant people.
Thanks pal
What an absolute gem of a guy.Just loved his passion and dedication to his project.Long may he continue.So down to earth and humble.
Fascinating stuff. As a retired Bank Manager of over 30 years, I can understand completely where Graham is coming from. He is a man who lives and breathes his business. His commitment to it over the past years and going forward shows his belief in his labour of love!!
The club I am a member of is also privately owned and I have discussed the VAT issue with the owners….they also have a Top Tracer driving range!!
Most importantly he has got the right people in the key positions to help him and looks like he now is reaping the rewards.
Good luck going forward Graham.
Like I said on Today's video, you've set a high bar with this 1st podcast on 'Fore Four Two'.
Good luck with the channel, and good luck to Graham and Carus Green. Such investment of time and money, deserves success.
Thank you
I played at Carus Green over the summer, an event Liam and the club organised. It was a fantastic day and experience; the golf course was a pleasure to play in a beautiful setting with a cracking clubhouse. I got to meet Graeme, and what an absolute gentleman! Love to return someday ⛳👏🏼
This is a video all members of all clubs need to watch as it may explain many things and stop a lot of the vocalization of varying frustrations given the greater understanding this will bring. Hat's off to all at Carus Green and this is one course and stay joining my list.
If this is the first of this type of video, sign me up, fantastic to see and hear the blood sweat and tears from the owner, on my list when I return to UK, great work guys.
Thank you yes it’s the first and there is more to come
One of the most interesting podcasts I've seen and loved every minute of it. Graham comes over as a boss that you would go the extra mile for, a real nice guy. And the prices, half of what I have to pay at my local club! I'm sure the club will go from strength to strength given the team he has managed to surround himself with. Looking forward to watching more, John McG is a great addition to your team.... Well done!
Wow, thank you! 👍
First time bumbling through but have to say that was a clinic in podcasting, great questions and fantastic guest. Thank you.
Thank you
What a pleasure to listen to Graham tell his story, but the questions from Liam and John were first class, in their debut podcast. If this is the standard we are in for real treat with this new channel, good luck, please many more if you can.
Brilliant interview ..... What a decent bloke and I hope it continues to go from strength to strength.
Thank you
Thank you for this. Fascinating interview/discussion. ⛳🤪
We played here today - met a top guy on the driving range (excellent) who joined us for the round.
It’s 15 Dec 22 and it was -7c when we started at 11.30…and was -4c when we finished. Loved every minute and we’re looking forward to going back.
Lovely set up - had a great bacon buttie before the start, and mince pies afterwards. A top day, thanks.
Briĺliant interview as ever! It was really interesting to listen to, well thought out questions, and expertly answered by Graeme. Can't wait to find out who you've got next.
Thank you
One of the absolute best and most interesting golf interviews I’ve ever heard. I pure joy. Thank you Graham, John, and Liam.
Thank you
Love this interview. Graham is a quality act there is no doubt. Fantastic insight into how golf is run. Good work guys.
It’s great when RUclips chucks a suggestion at you and it’s a gem. What a great video, and I could listen to Graham for hours, his enthusiasm for the course and what he’s made is there in buckets. Thanks for the video guys, I’ll off to view some more of your content, if this is the standard then you’ve got a new sub and regular viewer.
Thank you
Bonus….. Just seen the Dowdy video, so I’m watching that now. I also used to referee local football in Stoke-on-Trent, and I remember Phil refereeing some of my matches when I played in the Hanley & District league when he started out. I then progressed to refereeing up to the Senior League, Phil used to come to our Referee’s Society and did some much for local referee’s. The area has produced so my great referee’s, and Simon Bennett has just been out to Qatar officiating in the World Cup, and Phil will have helped him when he started out.
Best video I have watched on RUclips by a country mile. Outstanding. Inspiring.
Super podcast. As a business owner myself his direct answers were refreshing and had me shaking my head in agreement. And I’m also fascinated by the economics of golf. Wonderful job guys!
All of us love to hear your words thank you
You’ve set a standard with that interview, really enjoyed the company of Graham. I played the course on Sunday in the frost and we loved it, can’t wait to go back in warmer climates. 👍❤️
Excellent interview, great questions and allowed Graham the chance to talk without butting in (my pet hate of most interviewers). Gave every golfer an insight to what goes on behind the scenes and the dedication required to make it work.
It was a big eye opener for us too
Enjoyed that chat, Graham seems a top chap who has worked blooming hard to have built what he has got up there in the lake district. If I am ever up there I am popping in.
That was fantastic, I was glued to the screen listening to it. A one off that was really enjoyed it. Hope more to come, thanks Lads
Loved the format, podcast is deffo a new addition my weekly watch/listen. Cheers guys.
Awesome, thank you! 🙏
Carus Green, what a fantastic insight into owning and running a golf course what an amazing story from beginning to end you have set the bar incredibly high for these series , wishing this format every success.
Fair play Graham. Not usually one for the podcasts but this is class.
Loving this! An added bonus to the Golf Mates channel.
Thank you
I've been on a golf committee for over 12mths and never come close to knowing this type of detail. Fabulous insight. Great interview with quality questions and 1st class, honest answers! Well done lads! 👏 👏 👏
Thank you
What a brilliant chat, loved it. Well done boys 🍻
Thank you
What a fantastic interview and Graham is a top bloke 👍
I don't watch many podcasts all the way through as I have a very short attention span. I was truly entertained by Graham's story and what a journey all the best.
Great chat lads really looking forward to seeing more of this channel
Liam. What a great first podcast. I will admit that when I first saw it, I was not that interested in watching. But once I watched the clip, I started and really enjoyed it. All the best for this new adventure, and I can't wait to see more of them. We'll done Liam ⛳️🏌♂️👍
Best 49 minutes you will watch. What a behind the scenes look at the nuts n bolts of a golf club. Scary the cost that there all facing now. Liam great vlog for your 1st on the new channel
Excellent podcast Liam. Looking forward to the next one.
what a great insight into owning a golf club , Hats off to Graham .
McGinley is a legend - what a superb addition to the team
and Graham ? - excellent chat on the course and comes across a real gent
Top class stuff
Love this! Good luck with the new channel mate 👏🏽
Thank you 🙏
Really enjoyed that, Graham is a sound lad. Great thoughtful questions by John and Liam.
Well done all, a great watch and super insight into the other side of golf, hopefully one day can get over to sample the course. Looks a treat.
That was a fantastic podcast, to listen to a club owner !! I am the first to moan about my golf club but when you listen to a owner explain about costs and investments it does make you realise how tough it is to make ends meet and keep everybody happy !!!! Brilliant Liam and John and thank you Graham for your honesty !!!👍👍
Thank you
What an intelligent and articulate man. Could listen to him for hours.
What a nice gentleman and what a beautiful venue. Thank you 😊
Fantastic podcast really good watch and insight into how a club and course are set up and run.
Great course great club house best in the county. Food is excellent and not expensive well worth a visit for any golf mate that hadn't visited. Carus run some excellent opens throughout the year.
Absolutely thank you
Amazing honest insight, good to see a businessman who had an clear idea of what he wanted to achieve, put everything into it, and is now reaping the rewards. Top video.
Could listen to another hour of discussion, fascinating yet straightforward. 👏🏼👏🏼
My 1st podcast I've listened too really enjoyed it lads thanks
What a great listen, loved it guys, mite or will give it a weekend trip out, looksprettygood, And what a nice chap Grahamis, good luck with everything
What a start really enjoyed the golf earlier and the honesty of Graham in the podcast if this is the quality of guest your onto a winner.
What a brilliant interview. So refreshing to have someone so open and interesting. Having played there, huge respect for everyone involved in CARUS - great course, facilities and people
What a fantastic Pod Cast with the owner Grahame giving us a fabulous insight to the ownership and running of a golf course.
He seems like a very genuine and down to earth guy and he deserves every success.
Thank you
Really enjoyed this Podcast, Good luck to you both and looking forward to the next pods.
Absolutely fascinating. Gives you a new respect for our club owners. 👏
Excellent interview! Pretty eye-opening for a lot of Golf Club members I'm sure. Especially those who always complain about fees and course conditions.
What a cracking honest interview, will look into playing there next year 🏴
Really enjoyed that, just subscribed after seeing the video on the main channel where I’ve been subscribed for a while. Keep up the good work guys 👍
On our way here 13th June, looking forward to it. Used the golfmates deal as well. Hope the bar stays open late!
What a massive eye opener thankyou for sharing this vlog what a great guy. You are now on my bucket list for a weekend away cheers guys excellent.
Didn't think I would listen to it all but totally hooked once I started- great to hear how things developed, Cant wait to play the course.
Firstly let me say what a really great video as a look from a rather different golf presepctive than normal was I felt it was really quite spell binding & got me '' hooked like the proverable kipper' & as a business man myself, the logical & perhaps honest answers were eye opening & actually factual I believe & quite a subtle different point of view you usually don't get to hear, which in itself is very refreshing & to me the way both John & you allowed Graham to have time to give his answers his way was again a refreshing twist we very rarely see from interviews nowerdays so a very 'big up' for that. It was clearly a success story from where he was from his original purchase to where he actually finds himself business wise today which believe me does not come without dedication, major risk & loads of effort so well done to him also the way he also realises the part the other people play in making this golf club such a shining example to so very many around today. When you said you were going off down this road I did wonder firstly why & would it work ? Well if this is anything to go bye then more of the same please, this was not your usual bish, bash & bosh a laugh every minute this is as far & away look at real life so as said earlier more please. Perhaps this maybe unfair to say butI wish we could find more Golf club owners, CEO's or chairman share his oulook & views then maybe it would become far more inclusive rather than exclusive picture golf currently portrays itself, so more like this Liam & thank you for this cracker...👍👍
Great first podcast guys. The bar has definitely been set high! Looking forward to more. Graham was very open and honest and was interesting to listen to 👍👍
Hopefully you enjoy the ones that follow
I have to say you lucked out on Graeme as a guest. Great raconteur, great businessman, passionate, honest and very committed….one of life’s winners!
Absolutely
Loved this podcast, best one I’ve watched for years. Graham comes across as such a great guy. Passionate and caring, i could listen to him for hours. I’m sure he makes a great gaffer. Cheers golfmates.
Fantastic start to the podcasts, what a great fellow Graham is.
He is a top man
Graham is an inspiration, wonderful to listen to him. Thank you.
Thank you
Brilliant enjiyed that will be looking forward to seeing alot more of this pal 👍
Absolutely class podcast, real honest insight to the reality of running a golf course. I’ll definitely be giving it a visit to offer my support. Hope Graham and his staff go from strength to strength.
Love Carus Green and fantastic too see the face behind the club, great interview, top bloke, wish him all the luck in the future, will be back at Carus in 2023, and good luck with 442 , very good watch keep up the good work
Carus Green, great match ,loved the banter Liam . Course looks great, BIG up to Graham & his partner.
I started coming to Carrus Green back in 2005 as a visitor, mainly to use the driving range! Wow it’s change so much since then! What Graham and Dave Turner continue to do here is truly magnificent, and I continue to come through each year with my family to enjoy this amazing family friendly club. #magnificent 🏌️
What a great video . Really enjoyed that. Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
What a channel. I very much enjoyed the insight. Keep it up👍👍👍👍
Liam. Your association with your "Hero" John McGinley is an inspired move. This new channel is opening the other side of golf that few of us have the opportunity to Know.
I'm looking forward to seeing how it blossoms/⛳🌳🌳
Thanks for that 👍
Really enjoyed that. Thanks lads.
Good to hear
What an absolutely wonderful and clever gentleman. Well done Graham 👏
What a top bloke. So good hearing things about behind the scenes with running and improving a course. Top video
Brilliant video - good to see a different side of you mate
More to come! That’s a guarantee
Wow what a genuine honest guy. Membership bargin everywhere round Leicestershire is £1000 plus and some clubs there is a waiting list. Great podcast guys
Loved the different viewpoint of this show, and Carus Green definitely a must visit
What a start to your new channel, amazing first Liam, all the best for you John & the team 👍
Really interesting and enjoyable video, could listen to Graham all day
Superb and honest interview opened my eyes to what it takes to run a golf club and what people take for granted 👏👏👍
Carus Green. This is the most enjoyable golf video I’ve watched in years. Graham is such a down to earth person and didn’t avoid answering any questions. If the other podcasts are anything like this one you’re onto a winner. Would love to play the course but I’m in South Wales and its a bit of a trek. Looking forward to future podcasts 👏👏👏
Very good, keep em coming Liam.
Late to the podcast, what a great start, the modern day Greaves and John (maybe too old for you Liam) great content, what a gent. Looking forward to more, that’s a high level to work too Liam and John. 👏👏👏👏
Really enjoyed the chat lads. I've played carus green and will be going again for sure. Have to say we had the best breakfast I've ever had there
Everything from the food-accommodation-golf is just first class
Enthralling. Didn't have a clue what to expect, but loved hearing all about how it grew and evolved. Risk and reward as it were. 👏
Great pod cast very hard to beet this one if all golf courses had management like Graham and his team golf would be in a better place keep them coming CHEERS
Enjoyed that Liam, engaging and Interesting 1st guest in Graham and his journey to golf club ownership. Looking forward to what else you and John have lined up. 👍🏻
Great video Liam Graham is so passionate about his club its great. And always great to see the Scottish legend John McGinlay! 🏴
What an amazing bloke fair play to him deserves all the success in the world.
Great video brilliant insight into running a club.
really enjoyed that , great interview , some very honest and insightful answers. Graham seems like a genuine great guy who has done great things there so long may it continue.