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At Syngenta Growing Golf, we are on a mission to grow tomorrow’s golf industry today. Taking a deep dive into market insights and innovative solutions, and learning from leading experts, we’re helping golf businesses accelerate change and growth. Our community of industry leaders, course owners, club managers, superintendents, course architects and players are all brought together by a shared purpose to grow golf and create a sustainable industry for the benefit of all.

Episode 1 – Dave Sampson

Designer of 2023 Ryder Cup golf course at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Dave Sampson, joins host Gary Firkins to discuss how to create a stadium course fit for the world’s best.

He tells us how his love affair with the game started back in his native South Africa, his unconventional start in course design and the growing importance and role that sustainability plays in all aspects of golf course architecture.

He pays tribute to the people working behind the scenes to make the Ryder Cup happen, including Golf Course Superintendent Lara Arias and her turf team.

Finally, Dave tells us about the importance of accessibility, creating designs so that customers can play 3, 6 or 9 holes if they wish to, and assesses the rising prevalence of golf entertainment venues.

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