England Golf have launched a 24-part video 'shorts' series, delving into the specific challenges confronting agronomists and greenkeepers across the nation, using expertise from The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service.
The informative and educational series for golfers will provide insight into the sustainable greenkeeping practices used amidst escalating weather extremes, while also highlighting the essential work required to overcome these agronomic challenges.
“Implementing sustainable practices is essential to the future of our courses and our sport in general”, said Owen James, Sustainability Manager at England Golf.
“An interactive, engaging series shared via our social media channels is the best way to educate golfers and manage their expectations when it comes to the condition of their course.”
Agronomy teams must also manage expectations of members around weather forecasts and resource limitations, weighing up the practicality of exposing the course to more traffic and potentially causing long-term damage. What to consider when cutting the greens, managing resources and ensuring there is sufficient irrigation in place, are just a few of the topics addressed throughout the project.
“Now feels like the perfect time to be releasing this content, given the record levels of rainfall we’ve experienced across the UK this winter and the wider challenges we are experiencing due to climate change,” added Simon Watson, Senior Agronomist at The R&A.
“The short-form videos in this series will help golfers understand what agronomy teams endure throughout the year to keep a golf course in good condition.”
Golf courses are exposed to significant weather damage, animal interference and general traffic year-round. Both England Golf and The R&A are committed to recognising the challenges presented to agronomy teams and turf specialists, and to increasing golfers’ understanding and empathy for these challenges, particularly after the increase in golf participation rates experienced in recent years.
The 24-part series will be published weekly from Friday 3 May via England Golf’s Instagram channels. Golf Monthly will co-publish the content as an approved media partner.
Ultimately, the series outlines how golfers themselves can assist their agronomy teams and embrace more sustainable practices, cultivating the right environment for the future of the game.
“Implementing sustainable practices is essential to the future of our courses and our sport in general”, said Owen James, Sustainability Manager at England Golf.
“An interactive, engaging series shared via our social media channels is the best way to educate golfers and manage their expectations when it comes to the condition of their course.”
Agronomy teams must also manage expectations of members around weather forecasts and resource limitations, weighing up the practicality of exposing the course to more traffic and potentially causing long-term damage. What to consider when cutting the greens, managing resources and ensuring there is sufficient irrigation in place, are just a few of the topics addressed throughout the project.
“Now feels like the perfect time to be releasing this content, given the record levels of rainfall we’ve experienced across the UK this winter and the wider challenges we are experiencing due to climate change,” added Simon Watson, Senior Agronomist at The R&A.
“The short-form videos in this series will help golfers understand what agronomy teams endure throughout the year to keep a golf course in good condition.”
Golf courses are exposed to significant weather damage, animal interference and general traffic year-round. Both England Golf and The R&A are committed to recognising the challenges presented to agronomy teams and turf specialists, and to increasing golfers’ understanding and empathy for these challenges, particularly after the increase in golf participation rates experienced in recent years.
The 24-part series will be published weekly from Friday 3 May via England Golf’s Instagram channels. Golf Monthly will co-publish the content as an approved media partner.
Ultimately, the series outlines how golfers themselves can assist their agronomy teams and embrace more sustainable practices, cultivating the right environment for the future of the game.
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Contact details:
Tom Vale, Press & Media Manager
Tel: 07912 240850
Email: tom.vale@englandgolf.org
www.englandgolf.org
Contact details:
Tom Vale, Press & Media Manager
Tel: 07912 240850
Email: tom.vale@englandgolf.org
www.englandgolf.org