Leatherjackets are one of the most dangerous lawn pests found in the UK. If I remember well, 1999 was the worst year for golf clubs in the UK. To better understand the possible threat in leatherjackets (=the grubs/larvae…
A couple of years ago (actually in 2013!), I have already written that the golf industry and golf clubs particularly, need to increase women's participation to survive and to find a new source of revenue. In the very same year,…
The increasing presence and recognition of women in the golf industry represent far more than symbolic progress—they signal a pivotal shift that could redefine the sport’s trajectory for decades to come. As women take on more visible roles…
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), in partnership with Golf Digest and Syngenta, has announced the recipients of the 2025 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards (ELGA). Four golf course superintendents have been selected for their outstanding…
Clic Analytic has shattered the misconception that golf content creation is a male-dominated field. Their findings reveal that an impressive 70% of the TOP 25 content creators are FEMALE! Perhaps the most successful of them is Grace Charis.…
The R&A is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Brett Morris to its Sustainable Agronomy team, effective August 1, 2025, in the Asia-Pacific region. Dr. Morris brings over 30 years of experience in turfgrass science and amenity…
The golf industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation towards greener operations, especially in 2025. Data-driven resource management, wildlife-focused restoration, plastic reduction, and community-led conservation are becoming the new standard. With certifications like GEO leading the way, clubs are…
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) concluded its annual education conference and trade show in Harrogate by announcing a refined strategic plan. This plan defines the association's future direction for the coming years. Over three days,…
Over the past decade, I have received a significant number of inquiries from companies and brands of varying sizes. This engagement allowed me to assist several reputable brands, including Syngenta, Wilson Golf, Toptracer, Golf Genius Software, Club Caddie…
Matt Gourlay, CGCS, MG, AGS, superintendent at Hillcrest Country Club in Boise, Idaho, has been recognized for his exemplary commitment to sustainability by receiving the 2025 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of…
Elisa Guadet shared an exciting statistic from our interview yesterday. While 75% of on-course golfers are male, the gender split of players off the course is almost 50-50, with 47% female and 53% male. Syngenta's recently published study…
Tenia Workman, executive director of the Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association, has been selected to receive the 2024 Outstanding Contribution Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The Outstanding Contribution Award is given to an…
Recently, two very serious studies have been conducted on what golf clubs and the golf industry should do so that significantly more women choose golf as a sport. It's worth noting that Syngenta conducted a research study with…
The encouraging statistics regarding the rise of female golfers in the United States and the United Kingdom are absolutely fantastic to see: In the past 3 years (2020, 2021, and 2022), female on-course golf participants in the U.S.…
Sometimes I am a little bit envious of the work of greenkeepers. They are able to see so many unique moments on the golf course that we golfers cannot. I see that much better application materials have been…
Golf in Scotland had an extraordinary year in 2021. The number of registered golfers grew by 7.17%: 179,832 registered golfers in 2020,192,724 registered golfers in 2021. The total number of golfers was 595,000 golfers. What is less flattering…
The Royal Horticultural Society says the main problem affecting most pollinators is thought to be the loss of suitable habitat. Including forage, nesting, breeding sites, climate change, and pesticides. Those golf clubs who are already paying attention to the above-mentioned phenomenon…
I am so excited that another golf club has committed to sustainability and environmental protection by joining the Operation Pollinator program. So kudos to Farleigh Golf Club. Back in January, I have already written about Farleigh Golf Club…
It is not big news if I tell you that the 2023 Solheim Cup will be held in Finca Cortesin between September 18-24, 2023. Finca Cortesin will become the first venue in Spain to stage the Solheim Cup. What excites me much…
In the last three years I wrote about the Farleigh Golf Club (UK) for several reasons: Winner in various categories at the 59Club 11th Annual Award: my59 Ultimate Service Excellence, Golf Operations Team, Golf Manager of the Year…