Wherever you play golf, the game is only made possible and enjoyable due to the hardworking professionals who maintain our beloved courses. All golfers should be grateful for the efforts of greenkeepers every day, but BIGGA is once again hosting a specific date for everyone to participate in Thank A Greenkeeper Day. read more ...

Ipswich Golf Club greenkeeper and BIGGA member Joe Simpson has been declared the overall winner of British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) Annual Photographic Competition 2022 sponsored by Syngenta. read more ...

Following significant environmental efforts, the Burhill Group Limited has confirmed that three of its venues, Hoebridge Golf Centre in Woking, Burhill Golf Club in Walton on Thames, and Redbourn Golf Club in Harpenden, have each successfully achieved GEO Certified status. read more ...

The acclaimed Nairn Dunbar Golf Club in the Scottish Highlands has seen its commitment to environmental and sustainability projects recognised after it became one of four finalists for the ‘Environmental Golf Course of the Year’ at the Golf Environment Awards 2021. read more ...

The relationship between golf and the environment is a vital one, something that will be enhanced through the establishment of a formal partnership between the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association, the RSPB, and The R&A, which is destined to improve awareness and support for biodiversity conservation. read more ...

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. read more ...

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. read more ...

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? read more ...

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. read more ...

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. read more ...

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. read more ...

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. read more ...

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. read more ...

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. read more ...

BIGGA's Karl Hansell told Golfshake why we play off temporary tees and putt on temporary greens during the winter months.  read more ...

BIGGA's Karl Hansell explains to Golfshake what thatch is, what it does to our greens and how important it is to prevent it.  read more ...

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. read more ...

Karl Hansell of BIGGA told Golfshake how greenkeepers can help protect their golf course - especially during the winter months. read more ...

BIGGA's Karl Hansell explained to Golfshake how you can spot green disease and how important it is to prevent it from spreading. read more ...

Golfshake's Owen Davies finds out from BIGGA how to correctly repair a pitchmark at The Belfry. read more ...

Owen Davies discusses with BIGGA how to correctly rake bunkers on the course at The Belfry.  read more ...

BIGGA explained to Golfshake's Owen Davies, the importance or aerating greens at The Belfry.  read more ...

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. read more ...

A greenskeeper's job extends beyond keeping the course tidy as Golfshake's Owen Davies found out after talking with BIGGA at The Belfry. read more ...

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. read more ...

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.  read more ...