Craig Haldane, Director of The Bernhard Academy, says course managers should “leave your ego at the door” in order to create great team culture.

After a 26-year career managing world class venues including Gleneagles and Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, Haldane is now training the next generation of golf course managers – and sharing his experience and expertise to improve the performance of turf teams while retaining valuable talent.

Talking to host Gary Firkins, Haldane says, “I have a unique perspective from the journey I’ve had – different cultures, different languages, different purpose. I’ve picked up on things that resonate and are transferrable wherever you work.

“If you ask anyone who’s worked with me what’s the one thing that Craig taught you, hopefully it would be to put your hand up when you need help. It has never let me down, and I do it to this day.”

In an open and honest interview, Haldane reveals the biggest mistakes he’s made in his career – and what he learned from the experience.

He also talks about the importance of turf professionals communicating and promoting the environmental credentials of golf courses – often misunderstood – to stakeholders and the wider community.

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