Golf course management is undergoing a structural shift. Traditionally, greenkeeping has relied heavily on visual inspection, experience, and reactive maintenance. Today, a new class of AI-powered turf management platforms is introducing continuous monitoring, predictive agronomy, and precision resource…
When the morning fog rolls across a golf course before sunrise, it is the greenkeeper — not the golfer — who is already there. Alone, often working in isolation through the cold and the heat, through the unsociable…
Bunker Solution, the high-performance bunker lining system that has transformed course conditioning standards across North America, is officially expanding into Europe, the Middle East, and other key international golf markets. The move reflects both accelerating global demand and…
The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), in partnership with Premium Partner John Deere, has announced the five members selected to join the agronomy team at TPC Sawgrass for The Players Championship 2026. For the chosen volunteers,…
The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and its Premium Partner, Bernhard Academy, have proudly chosen 10 esteemed members to participate in one of the most prestigious learning opportunities in the sports turf industry. As part of…
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), in collaboration with Jacobsen, has announced the selection of delegates for the Future Turf Managers Initiative (FTMI) 2025. This training program is specifically designed to assist promising greenkeeper candidates in…
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the turf care industry. With the integration of AI systems, the next generation of robotic lawnmowers is set to elevate navigation and ensure greater safety, paving the way for a smarter future in golf…
Does financial security and wellness truly define the passion and commitment of greenkeepers in their profession, or the workplaces they choose to cultivate? I assert that financial resources and wellness do not resolve every issue. While the rise…
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and The R&A have identified 10 promising and dedicated greenkeepers to assist in the upkeep and success of tournaments at five of this year’s most significant championships. Ten dedicated BIGGA…
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,…
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has revealed the winners of the BIGGA Awards 2025 at a star-studded event on the opening evening of the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME). Merthyr Tydfil venue Morlais Castle Golf…
JD Boyce, CGCS, director of agronomy at Tupelo (Miss.) Country Club, and Wayne Lagasse, CGCS, superintendent at Stonington (Conn.) Country Club, have been named Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award winners from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).…
The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association’s (BIGGA) "Continue to Learn" education program, which takes place each January, has received the support of The R&A as part of its commitment to a sustainable future for golf and golf…
It was quite shocking to discover that in 2019, the share of female greenkeepers in the USA was only 1.5% and that there are only 4 female members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. In 2019,…
Have you ever noticed the diverse range of lawnmowers that golf clubs use to preserve their courses and create an exceptional golf experience? It's worth pondering whether there could be a more sustainable solution, wouldn't you agree? I…
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…
Yesterday, I shared some news about Sami Strutt, who has decided to step down as COO of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association. After dedicating 30 years of service to the organization, Sami has decided to move…
The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has just announced that Jacobsen will be the headline sponsor of the BIGGA Celebration, taking place on the opening evening of the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME). The BIGGA Celebration…
The 151st Open will be played at Royal Liverpool Golf Club from 16-23 July 2023. This will be the 13th time the Championship has been staged at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. On this occasion, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association…
I hear from more and more places how big problem mental health is in workplaces including golf clubs. More employees are leaving their jobs for mental health reasons, including those caused by workplace factors like overwhelming and unsustainable…