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10 reasons why we don't need Augusta every April

A really special episode as we meet one of the industry's mythical creatures. The sole employee. Sid manages 9 holes with nothing but volunteer help and a whole heap of dedication!!!

Meet Connor Brown as he talk us through his hugely positive start to life in the turf industry.

With so many UK greenkeepers leaving for pastures new this chat from a couple of years ago might help us understand why the promising, highly skilled and very motivated younger generation do not see a future in the industry.

Lee chats with Stu about his time in turf both home and abroad. A very honest conversation about mental health and well being. Could we be doing more to reduce the stigma around stuggling in this often manic and unrewarding profession?

Mick is back for another chat as we look again over his career as a head green keeper and I ask Mick if he might have done anything different as hes now able to look back. Hindsight can be a wonderful thing.

What i take from this amazing chat is that although our industry can be truly challenging many finish their careers and are able to look back mainly on a positive time in the industry.

Its getting tougher though. This winter is another unfair test of golf!!!

Don't suffer in silence. Speak to your loved ones. Reach out to friends and if you are unsure why you might be feeling down go and see your GP and be honest about stresses and strains.

Re released prior to our next chat going live. Mick joined me a few years ago to talk about his life in golf. Moving from the pro shop to the green team Mick became a HGK in his mid twenties and remained in the role (at various clubs) until his retirement from the profession. Mick opens up about the tough times later in his career as committees were introduced and his work life become tougher.

An amazingly honest chat.

Thanks Mick.

Duncan is back to keep us up to date with all things "Relief Greenkeeper" and of course i pick Duncans brain regarding some current discussion points within UK greenkeeping.

Meet Nick who is one of many turf managers who seeks a second profession every winter when the Canadian snow arrives. When Nick is not preparing turf he is preparing ice.

In this episode we hear how Nick found his way into turf and what similarities ice management brings.

Apologies for the title if you've never watched game of thrones. This is a new show but an old host. We've been here before and we are re branding again. Lots to look forward to it 2026!!