Show Notes
This week Why Golf has travelled to Sunningdale Heath Golf Club to find out why it’s so loved by its members!
Recorded in front of a live audience, we hear from owners Tom Reid and Kristian Baker about the culture they’ve tried to foster since taking over to ensure the club, in their words, ‘is where everyone should be able to come and feel welcome.’
We also hear from G4D player Mike Browne about his inspiring journey to becoming a champion golfer as an army amputee.
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