Members Lounge Pod

We hear from every day people about their life stories, and what got them into golf.

Members Lounge Pod is a sports podcast hosted by Gemma Abela, with 5 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gemma Abela hosts Members Lounge Pod, a sports show with 5 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Sue Westwood: Arts Leadership, Culture, Community and Golf

  Mar 18, 202638 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Members Lounge Pod, we speak with Sue Westwood about her career in arts management and her journey from Tasmania to Australia's mainland. Sue has spent more than three decades working across the arts sector, holding leadership roles with organisations including the Melbourne Athenaeum, the Australian Tapestry Workshop and contemporary dance company Chunky Move.</p><p>Her work has spanned governance, finance, and program management, helping support the sustainability and growth of cultural organisations. We also discuss Sue’s involvement in the WPGA Melbourne International in 2022, highlighting the connection between community, sport and the arts. Th...

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  Episode #4

  Sam Bowman: From Scotland’s Golf Coast to Building a Career in Golf

  Mar 11, 202635 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Members Lounge Pod, we sit down with Sam Bowman to talk about his journey through the game of golf - from growing up on Scotland’s famous Golf Coast to building a career in the golf industry and eventually making the move to Australia.</p><p>The Members Lounge Pod is a podcast about the people behind the game - their stories, and the experiences that shape golf communities around the world.</p><p>Follow us on Instagram ​⁠ @MembersLoungePodcast</p><p>This five-part series is brought to you by former journalist and golf enthusiast Gemma...

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  Episode #3

  Peter Barnes, from Telegram Boy to Vietnam Veteran, and a career in real estate

  Mar 4, 202640 minS1

  <p>In this episode of the Members Lounge Podcast we sit down with Peter Barnes to explore a remarkable life journey - from his early days as a telegram boy, through his service in Vietnam, and a life-long career in Melbourne’s real estate. Peter also shares his love of golf.</p><p>Peter shares powerful reflections on his experiences during the Vietnam War, the lessons shaped by service and how those moments influenced the person and leader he became. From there, we explore how golf entered his life - not just as a game, but as a community, a pa...

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  Episode #2

  Hockeyroo Helen Brown speaks about golf and her passion for volunteering

  Feb 25, 202640 minS1

  <p>Members Lounge Podcast host Gemma Abela sits down with elite international hockey player, Hockeyroo, Helen Brown. Helen has represented Australia in tours including Europe, England and South Africa. </p><p>Helen has also made golf more accessible to working women and students after advocating for changes to the Metropolitan Pennant.</p><p>Helen also shares what sparked her love of golf, and what kept her in the game for so long.</p><p>Follow us on Instagram @membersloungepodcast or YouTube @membersloungepod</p><p>This is a five part series, brought to you by former journalist and golf enthusiast Gemma Abel...

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  Simon Preece on losing a dad and caddying for Momoka Kobori

  Feb 17, 202651 minS1

  <p>Members Lounge Podcast host Gemma Abela sits down with Latrobe Golf Club member Simon Preece. Simon shares his story of losing his dad at 25 years-old, his struggle with mental health an his early work ethic. Simon also played a role in organising the WPGA Melbourne International in 2022 and caddied internationally for Momoka Kobori.</p><p>This is part of a five part series, brought to you by former journalist and golf enthusiast Gemma Abela.</p><p>Follow us on Instagram @memberslougepodcast or YouTube @membersloungepod</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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