56: How Influencers Are Changing Golf: Mike Harris (The Loop) on Rick Shiels, Peter Finch & the Future of Media

14/09/2025 47 min
56: How Influencers Are Changing Golf: Mike Harris (The Loop) on Rick Shiels, Peter Finch & the Future of Media

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Ross McGuire sits down with Mike Harris, founder of The Loop and former editor of Golf Monthly, to talk about how creators, influencers, and new media are reshaping the world of golf.
We cover:


How golf creators like Rick Shiels, Peter Finch & Mark Crossfield changed the media landscape


Why brands are shifting their marketing to more relatable figures


The opportunities for collaboration between traditional media and influencers


What inspired Mike and his colleagues to launch The Loop


The growing excitement around golf communities and content-driven engagement


This is a must-listen for anyone interested in golf, media, and the future of sports content.


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