Gary Shaw Golf

This week I had the opportunity to speak with award-winning LGBT sports podcast host, Jack Murley.

We discussed coming out in golf, stepping away from the game at my peak, and what high performance really means — both on and off the course.

Golf and The PGA have been very good to me. They’ve given me a career and a platform to build LGBT Golf — a London-based community focused on inclusivity and genuine performance development.

But the deeper theme of the conversation wasn’t technical. It was authenticity.

Because performance without alignment is temporary.

Traditional environments evolve when people are willing to be visible — and I’m proud to contribute to that evolution within golf.

The full episode is now live on all podcast platforms.

Spotify link in comments.

The Golf Business Quarterly, published by The PGA, reaches professionals working and volunteering across the game.

Thanks again for featuring LGBT Golf in this months edition, and for highlighting the work at industry level 🌈

You can read the full article here:
https://www.gbgdigital.com/features/inspiration-lgbt-golf-gary-shaw

Thank you to Golf Business Quarterly and The PGA for featuring my work with LGBT Golf this month.

The article looks at why inclusion in golf doesn’t start with arguments or ideology - it starts with clarity, communication, and belonging at club level.

This work has never been about changing the game.
It’s about levelling it, and creating spaces where people feel safe to participate.

Read the article here 👉🏼 https://www.gbqdigital.com/features/inspiration-lgbt-golf-gary-shaw

Spent Monday at the Skillest x Golf Coaching Business workshop in London with Skillest and Golf Coaching Business, led by Baden Schaff and Steve Astle.

Lots of strong takeaways around what modern coaching actually looks like — not just online tools, but clarity of message, proper onboarding, building trust before technique, and creating coaching systems that genuinely support long-term progress.

One line that really stuck with me was:
“Your point of view is your brand.”
And also just how powerful AI already is within the Skillest app, which my clients have access to as part of their coaching.

A good reminder that coaching isn’t about more content or louder advice — it’s about clear direction, delivery, and consistency over time.

The latest newsletter has arrived 📬

Learn about new January coaching classes at West Middlesex Golf Club and secure your last minute gifts, available now online!

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Happy Christmas! 🎄⛳️

The line of freshly gripped clubs - fewer sights are as satisfying 😌

Based in London and need yours refreshed? Get in touch!

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Thanks to all who have helped me in qualifying as a Network Instructor, particularly & who opened my eyes to S&T, the teachings of Mac O’Grady, The Golfing Machine, and more. And of course for sharing his in-depth knowledge during the training day.

The learning journey never stops for a coach, but it’s been quite a ride so far! 🛣️ 🏌️
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