Golf courses have been closed across the UK since nationwide lockdown procedures were introduced, a frustrating time for golfers, but essential maintenance is continuing to be carried out at venues across the country. Golfshake has reached out to discover what has been going on, and what condition golf courses are in at the moment.
During this extended break from playing golf, you may be wondering what greenkeepers are doing to maintain courses. The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), following guidance unveiled by The R&A, has made it clear what work should be considered essential at courses throughout this current situation.
When to comes to customer satisfaction, golfers rate the quality of greens and condition of the course as the two factors they most value, but a majority believe that some venues aren't good enough. But how much is that the responsibility of the club to deliver, and to what degree can we all do more to help?
Have you considered the impact that pressure from members and negative feedback can have on the mental health of greenkeepers? Golfshake's Andy Picken was intrigued by the story of Michael Davie, Course Manager at Hazel Grove, who received a special award recognising the efforts he has made to support his colleagues across the industry.
Greenkeepers are under constant pressure from golfers as expectations are high, but no matter the time of year, or prevailing weather, there will be imperfections. We have taken a look at several common complains, with an explanation as to why your course looks a certain way, to help you gain a greater appreciation for the work done.
Golfshake's Will Trinkwon recently identified some of the most irritating annoyances on the golf course. But now he has gone a step further and come up with proposed solutions to fix these frustrations that all golfers can relate to.
On the best days, a golf course can be the closest thing we have to Nirvana. But there are things that can shatter the serenity. Golfshake's Will Trinkwon has identified some of the worst pet peeves and annoyances you can experience when playing.
In this series of videos Golfshake's Owen Davies catches up with Stuart Green of BIGGA (British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association) to talk through key aspects of golf courses relevant to golfers. Including; correctly repairing pitch marks, how to rake bunkers and aeration.
BIGGA's Karl Hansell explains why your golf course may not be kept in as pristine condition as Augusta National - especially in out-of-play areas.
BIGGA's Karl Hansell told Golfshake why we play off temporary tees and putt on temporary greens during the winter months.
BIGGA's Karl Hansell explains to Golfshake what thatch is, what it does to our greens and how important it is to prevent it.
We all know where the greenkeeper's shed is on our courses. Karl Hansell of BIGGA explains what you could expect to find behind the doors of a greenkeeper's maintenance facility.
Karl Hansell of BIGGA told Golfshake how greenkeepers can help protect their golf course - especially during the winter months.
BIGGA's Karl Hansell explained to Golfshake how you can spot green disease and how important it is to prevent it from spreading.
Golfshake's Owen Davies finds out from BIGGA how to correctly repair a pitchmark at The Belfry.
Owen Davies discusses with BIGGA how to correctly rake bunkers on the course at The Belfry.
BIGGA explained to Golfshake's Owen Davies, the importance or aerating greens at The Belfry.
Golfshake's Owen Davies caught up with BIGGA to discuss golf course etiquette at The Belfry. Find out how to repair pitchmarks and divots, and how to rake bunkers.
A greenskeeper's job extends beyond keeping the course tidy as Golfshake's Owen Davies found out after talking with BIGGA at The Belfry.
Golfshake's Owen Davies discusses with BIGGA why it is important for greenkeepers to topdress greens, how it is done and what materials are in the topdress.
Golfshake's Owen Davies discusses with BIGGA at The Belfry why green speed is not important and how green speed is measured on a stimpmeter.
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