In this episode, Chief Executive of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) Jim Croxton, joins host to Gary Firkins to discuss the evolving challenges faced by turf professionals.

They discuss the golfing boom during the pandemic and how more people playing the game more often is impacting greenkeepers.

Jim outlines the urgent challenges golf courses face when it comes to water availability and use, and how the industry needs to come together to find solutions and communicate.

Plus, the pair discuss concerning findings about the mental health and wellbeing of turf professionals and how BIGGA is helping its members overcome work-related stress.

We also learn about Jim's upbringing and how he learned all aspects of golf course management from the time his father took over Cold Ashby Golf Club in Northamptonshire, England during his childhood.

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Useful links

British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA): https://www.bigga.org.uk/

BIGGA's Mental Health Resources for Greenkeepers: https://www.bigga.org.uk/resources/mental-health.html

Golf & Social Media: Sustainability: https://www.syngentagolf.com/golf-industry-reports

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