Former New Zealand #1 ranked amateur golfer James Beale joins About the Green to talk about the transition from elite golf to property finance, and the mindset required to succeed in both high-performance sport and business.

After playing college golf in the United States on scholarship, turning professional, and competing in multiple New Zealand Opens, James moved into banking at Westpac before becoming Associate Director at Fortis Capital. In this episode, he breaks down the fundamentals of property development, what makes a project bankable, and why patience and disciplined decision-making are critical in both investing and golf.

Filmed at Pupuke Golf Club on Auckland’s North Shore, this conversation blends elite sporting experience with practical insight into property development and finance.