Connecting Clubs with Talent

 Simon Wordsworth, Founder

With over 15 years in the golf and hospitality industry, 59club began by supporting clubs in the UK, quickly gaining a reputation for driving performance excellence in customer service and sales. That reputation propelled our expansion worldwide.

Today, we support over 700 venues across 10 regions, offering industry benchmarking, education, and a global network of high-performing clubs.

Now, we’re using that experience to empower the next generation of golf and hospitality professionals through this one-of-a-kind graduate program.

By combining our global network, industry expertise, and passion for excellence, we ensure your entry into the industry is impactful – and your career path is nothing short of exceptional.

 Sean Plunkett, Co-Founder

Global Talent Solutions specializes in Executive Search Recruitment offering tailored recruiting
solutions to the Golf, Sport & Hospitality industries placing mid-senior level talent globally - Our talented team consists of globally experienced and trusted industry leaders, combining a genuine global network, best practice recruitment and industry knowledge and understanding.

Sean Plunkett, Co-Founder of Global Talent Solutions leads the Global Internship Initiative in partnership with 59club and leading education and leadership organizations.

As a PGA Golf Professional with a Club Management Diploma from the Club Managers Association of Europe, Sean has built an impressive international career across the UK, Europe, and Asia. He has led operations at world-renowned venues including Quinta do Lago, Gleneagles, and the Hong Kong Golf Club, and played key roles in delivering major global events such as the Solheim Cup, LIV Golf, Asian Tour, and European Tour.

Sean attributes his rapid career progression to a combination of a specialised University Degree Program, seasonal opportunities and continuous professional development—the same principles that now form the foundation of the Global Internship Initiative.

Founded in 1901, the PGA is the world's oldest professional golf association and represents more than 8,000 members across over 80 countries. The organisation is dedicated to developing highly skilled professionals through industry-leading education, training and career development programmes that support coaching, golf management and player development.

The PGA plays a significant role in advancing professional standards across the sport, combining academic learning with practical industry experience. Through its global network of professionals and employers, the PGA helps develop future leaders who contribute to the growth, accessibility and long-term success of golf worldwide.

  Andy Siddall, Co-Founder

  Paul Chapman, Co-Founder

Robincroft Consulting was founded by leadership and performance specialists Andy Siddall ("Sids") and Paul Chapman ("Chappy") to help individuals, teams and organisations achieve sustainable high performance through leadership development, coaching and organisational consulting. Drawing on extensive experience across elite sport, business and talent development, the consultancy focuses on developing leaders who can create positive cultures and drive meaningful results.

Through its innovative 2S Leadership Model, centred on the development of "Self and Skills", Robincroft Consulting delivers executive coaching, leadership programmes and organisational development solutions that build self-awareness, strengthen capability and enhance performance. Their work equips current and future leaders with the mindset, confidence and practical skills needed to succeed in dynamic and high-performance environments.

The League Managers Association is the collective voice of football managers and coaches across the professional game in England. Representing managers from the Premier League, English Football League and Women's professional leagues, the LMA provides leadership, education, professional development and welfare support throughout their careers.

Through its commitment to leadership excellence and continuous learning, the LMA has established a reputation for developing high-performance leaders both on and off the pitch. Its educational programmes and industry expertise help equip current and future football professionals with the strategic, management and leadership skills required to succeed in elite sporting environments