Episode 2 - Legends Tour, Captain's Adventures and a Fawlty Towers Dining Night: Life at Moor Hall This Summer

In this episode of On the Fairway, host Ed Nell is at Moor Hall Golf Club with club professional Cam Clark and club captain Carl Ward for a wide-ranging catch up on everything that has been happening at the club this summer.

From Cam's growing Legends Tour campaign and a memorable pro-am story involving Henrik Stenson and Geoffrey Boycott, to Carl's captain's charity events, this episode captures what makes Moor Hall so much more than just a golf course.

Key Takeaways

The heat this summer has been an unprecedented challenge for the greenkeeping team.

Fairways have burned out across the country, but Moor Hall's irrigated tees and greens have remained in excellent condition. Fairway irrigation is now a live conversation at the club given the way the climate is trending.

Carl's captain's charity events have drawn remarkable generosity from members.

Two charities - Buddy Bag in Sutton Coldfield and Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer in Kidderminster - are set to receive a pleasantly surprising total at the end of the year. Six members also played 100 holes in a day to raise around six thousand pounds for prostate cancer research.

It is never too late to take up golf.

Carl started at 55 and counts it as one of the best decisions he has ever made. Cam's coaching team welcome complete beginners and experienced players alike, with an indoor performance studio and a range available on the course.

The front of house team is what makes every event actually work.

Dan, who came to Moor Hall from pub hospitality, describes the club as feeling more like a community of regulars than anywhere he has worked before. Knowing what members are drinking before they reach the bar is just part of the service.

Key Moments

"Son, if I was ranked 43 in the world, I wouldn't tell anybody." - Geoffrey Boycott to Henrik Stenson

"I never mind coming to work - and I've been here 23 years. That proves something."

"You don't get four hours with someone in any other walk of life - and by the end you know them well."

"My satellite watch doesn't work in the rhododendrons. Can't get a signal from up there."

"You're not too old for golf. We've got players here in their 90s who would beat me quite easily."

About On the Fairway

On the Fairway is the podcast from Moor Hall Golf Club, bringing you the people, stories and spirit behind the club. From the course to the clubhouse, each episode goes behind the scenes of one of the area's most welcoming and well-established golf clubs.

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In this episode, Moor Hall Golf Club club captain Karl Ward and club professional Cameron Clark join the show for a warm, funny and revealing conversation about what makes Moor Hall such a special place to play. They talk about Cam’s journey from the European Tour to earning his Legends Tour card, Karl’s people-first approach as club captain, the challenge and beauty of the course, and the atmosphere that comes from a club built on friendliness, pride and camaraderie. Along the way, there are stories about exploding tee shots, smashed golf clubs, junior talent, charity fundraising and why Moor Hall feels like far more than just a golf course.

Key Takeaways

Moor Hall is built around people as much as golf. Karl describes the club captain role as being front of house, making time for everyone from juniors and ladies to gardeners, volunteers and bar staff. That sense of personal connection comes through strongly in the episode and helps explain why members feel so attached to the club.

Cam’s playing career has entered an exciting new chapter. After turning professional in 1993, earning a European Tour card and suffering an injury setback, Cam built a long career at Moor Hall while continuing to compete. Now, after securing his Legends Tour card in Turkey in January 2025, he is playing alongside some of golf’s biggest names in places like Marbella and Barbados.

The course is a real test, especially at the finish. Cam explains that Moor Hall is not overly long, but it is renowned for its last five holes, which create a demanding closing stretch. Recent renovation work, including bunker redesign and wider course improvements, has helped shape a strong long-term future for the course.

Charity and community are central to the club’s identity. Karl talks about supporting Buddy Bag, helping children affected by domestic abuse, while Cam shares that his long-running charity golf day has raised more than £300,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Teenage Cancer Trust. Both stories underline the club’s commitment to giving back.

Moor Hall creates atmosphere through competition and inclusion. From the club championship played in front of spectators on the clubhouse terrace to junior events and mixed teams, the club offers meaningful competition across all levels. The conversation makes clear that Moor Hall combines serious golf with a welcoming, social feel.

Golf at Moor Hall is about camaraderie for life. Karl compares the club spirit to the togetherness of a rugby team, and both he and Cam reflect on how golf offers friendship, team competition and enjoyment well into later life. Stories of members playing into their late 80s and 90s bring that to life brilliantly.

Best Moments

“People want to meet the captain, they want to talk to the captain, they want to be remembered by the captain.”

“I hit the ball and it exploded.”

“We, through that event alone, have donated over £300,000 to those charities.”

“Without the people, this club is just a building… It’s the people and the membership that make up this a great golf club.”

About Moor Hall Golf Club

Moor Hall Golf Club is a private members club built on great golf, strong community spirit and a genuinely friendly atmosphere. With a well-regarded course, thriving competitions, excellent facilities and a welcoming membership, the club offers something for golfers of all ages and standards. As this episode shows, it is a place where people come not just to play, but to belong.

https://www.moorhallgolfclub.co.uk/

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