ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

Addressing Greenkeeping Challenges

Jim Croxton BIGGA1
Jim Croxton, BIGGA’s Chief Executive.

London, England: Golf’s surging growth in recent years has been a welcome boost to golf course businesses around the world.

But, in many cases, for the people tasked with maintaining those surfaces, it’s brought increased pressure and expectation.

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

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

Croxton 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.

The pair also discuss concerning findings about the mental health and well-being of turf professionals and how BIGGA is helping its members overcome work-related stress.

Learn also about Croxton’s upbringing and how he was educated in all aspects of golf course management from the time his father took over Cold Ashby Golf Club in Northamptonshire, England during his childhood.

Watch the latest episode of the Growing Golf podcast now: https://unitedkingdom.cmail19.com/t/j-l-gtjjldt-tujyurhldd-d/

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*Syngenta is an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

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