As someone who started playing golf in his mid- to late-20s, I have experienced first hand how difficult the sport can be to access. Whether it be the financial burden associated with participation, or a fear of breaking one of the many rules around etiquette, dress code, or slow play, there are plenty of people who miss out on this fantastic game due to concerns that could quite feasibly be resolved.
Removing those barriers to participation is something that PGA Master Professional and owner of Leicester Golf Centre, Anders Mankert, is taking very seriously.
Since the club opened in 2018, its mantra has been all about allowing everyone to enjoy the sport, and they endeavour to achieve this by addressing some of the biggest issues with their own unique approach…
Remove Barriers To Participation
Anders Mankert
Anders Mankert is the owner and head professional at Leicester Golf Centre, with a coaching career spanning more than 28 years.
In 2024, Anders received the title of Master PGA Professional – becoming only the 65th person in history to be awarded that accolade. His vast coaching experience has transformed the golf swing of many amateurs and professionals, while also striving to grow the game through his revolutionary work at Leicester Golf Centre.
Dress Code
Let’s start with one of the most highly debated topics in the sport… the dress code. If you asked a focus group of the general public about the reasons why they don’t play golf, I am almost certain that dress code would be pretty high on the list.
If you don’t have the correct clothing to meet the standards set by many golf clubs around the world, your immediately off to a false-start in your efforts to start your golfing journey. When discussing the issue of dress codes with Anders, he explained his more laid back approach.
“In a previous role, I had to speak to four young lads who had paid a green fee of £35 per person. I was instructed to tell them they couldn’t play because one of them had blue socks on. It’s embarrassing to have to be the messenger. I thought to myself, there is a different way to do this.
“In Sweden, where I am from, those dress rules don’t exist. You can play golf in pretty much whatever you want, at some top golf courses. If we wanted to…
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