In discussion with Stella Rixon, senior turfgrass agronomist It’s time to settle the debate. For years, golf has been battling a perception that it’s just not good for nature. But are golf courses actually bad for the environment? With 38,000 golf courses located across cities and coastlines across the world, many believe golf courses are […]
Posted by: James Podesta, Head of Development Golf courses, by their very nature, cover large areas of land. A typical 18-hole golf course can span 40-50 hectares and wherever they are located, they tend to encompass interesting features from land use, landscape, and biodiversity perspectives. Often misconstrued as lacking in terms of economic and environmental […]
Posted by: Neil Rodger, Principal Project Manager The level of skill, knowledge, experience, and hours of hard graft devoted to delivering elite level playing surfaces in football is phenomenal. Grounds teams can sometimes go unrecognised yet are pivotal in enabling elite level sport to take place week after week and are an important part of […]
Posted by: Meg Stone, Graduate Ecological and Environmental Consultant Managing existing trees Trees are a great asset to have on your land. They provide habitats for numerous species, enhance the look of the landscape throughout the year and are important to us too, helping to provide the oxygen we breathe! When you combine these benefits […]
Posted by: Ben Morgan, Agronomic Consultant The challenge of recruiting and retaining high-calibre staff is well-documented, and the golf industry is certainly no different. Whilst having many positives, there are several issues that come with choosing greenkeeping as a career, and I speak from personal experience on this one. I firmly believe that implementing […]
Posted by: Phil Williams, Head of Environmental Protection The climate is changing faster than ever as a direct result of human activity, and we know that action is needed. With COP27 currently ongoing, the spotlight is on world leaders and the actions that will be taken at the highest level to tackle the multi-faceted […]
Posted by: Greg Whately, Senior Technical Consultant In order to maximise commercial success, modern stadiums are under pressure to be multi-use, hosting a variety of events in addition to their core purpose of being a home for elite sport. Opening facilities to the neighbouring community is also important, providing access for a wide range […]
Posted by: Michael Boyes, Senior Consultant Agronomist – Sustainability & Environmental Management As winter approaches, and cold, dark mornings close-in, the inevitable threat of frost delays returns to golf courses. This remains one of the most contentious issues for any golf course manager, who is in constant discussions with the greens committee and members […]
Posted by: Paul Woodham, Head of Agronomy Climate pressures With many areas of the UK experiencing heatwaves, and 11 of 14 regions being declared in drought conditions, golf courses and sports pitches are coming under increased scrutiny around water management. The effect on turf of increasingly dry weather is significant, especially around in-play, high wear […]
