The challenges faced by greenkeepers
Golf’s surging growth in recent years has been a welcome boost to golf course businesses around the world. But for the people tasked with maintaining those surfaces, it’s brought increased pressure and expectation.
In the latest episode of the Growing Golf podcast, Chief Executive of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) Jim Croxton, joins host Gary Firkins to discuss the evolving challenges faced by turf professionals.
They reflect on the golfing boom during the pandemic and how more people playing the game more often is impacting greenkeepers.
Jim also outlines the urgent challenges golf courses face when it comes to water availability and use, and how the industry needs to come together to find solutions and communicate.
Plus, the pair discuss some concerning findings about the mental health and wellbeing of turf professionals and how BIGGA is helping its members overcome work-related stress.
We also learn about Jim's upbringing and how he learned all aspects of golf course management from the time his father took over Cold Ashby Golf Club in Northamptonshire, England during his childhood.
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