Welcome back to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast.
In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Dr. Stacy Stellflug, Associate Professor at the University of Montana-Bozeman, and Kee Dunning, Clinical Professional Counselor based in Billings, Montana. Both specialize in mental health and wellbeing and have supported superintendents and course leaders for a number of years.
In 2021, Syngenta’s mental health survey revealed that more than 60% of greenkeepers and superintendents had experienced increased work-related mental health challenges since the start of the pandemic.
Following a particularly demanding few years for turf professionals, Stacy and Kee reveal why stress, isolation and stigma continue to affect so many within the profession, sharing stories and advice on what golf clubs can do to create safer, healthier workplaces.
In this conversation, they outline three essential changes every golf business can make:
- Recognize the importance of mental health and the impact it has on performance and wellbeing
- Create a safe space to talk by listening, supporting, and building the right culture within the workspace
- Communicate better through Kee’s six concepts of communication
Tune in to learn how your golf business can build a culture that supports mental health, strengthens leadership, and helps every team member thrive.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 About Stacy and Kee and their work in the golf industry
05:10 Change #1: Recognize the importance of Mental Health
12:30 Change #2: Create a Safe Space to Talk about Mental Health
22:59 Change #3: Communicate Better
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Welcome to Changing the Business of Golf by Syngenta, your go-to source for expert insights, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices in the turf management and landscape industries.
To discover new insights and hear inspirational stories from those making a difference in the golf industry, visit http://www.syngentagolf.com
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Welcome back to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast.
In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Dr. Stacy Stellflug, Associate Professor at the University of Montana-Bozeman, and Kee Dunning, Clinical Professional Counselor based in Billings, Montana. Both specialize in mental health and wellbeing and have supported superintendents and course leaders for a number of years.
In 2021, Syngenta’s mental health survey revealed that more than 60% of greenkeepers and superintendents had experienced increased work-related mental health challenges since the start of the pandemic.
Following a particularly demanding few years for turf professionals, Stacy and Kee reveal why stress, isolation and stigma continue to affect so many within the profession, sharing stories and advice on what golf clubs can do to create safer, healthier workplaces.
In this conversation, they outline three essential changes every golf business can make:
- Recognize the importance of mental health and the impact it has on performance and wellbeing
- Create a safe space to talk by listening, supporting, and building the right culture within the workspace
- Communicate better through Kee’s six concepts of communication
Tune in to learn how your golf business can build a culture that supports mental health, strengthens leadership, and helps every team member thrive.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 About Stacy and Kee and their work in the golf industry
05:10 Change #1: Recognize the importance of Mental Health
12:30 Change #2: Create a Safe Space to Talk about Mental Health
22:59 Change #3: Communicate Better
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Welcome to Changing the Business of Golf by Syngenta, your go-to source for expert insights, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices in the turf management and landscape industries.
To discover new insights and hear inspirational stories from those making a difference in the golf industry, visit http://www.syngentagolf.com
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Comment, engage and share your views with us via social media:
X - https://x.com/Syngenta_Turf
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/syngenta-turf-landscape
Episode 14 | Transforming golf course sustainability with John Clarkin
Changing the Business of Golf
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1 year ago
Episode 14 | Transforming golf course sustainability with John Clarkin
In this episode of the Growing Golf podcast, host Gary Firkins sits down with John Clarkin, founder of international agronomy consultancy, Turfgrass.
With a career spanning five decades, John has established a strong reputation as one of Europe’s leading golf course development and management advisors, blending his lifelong passion for golf with a commitment to environmental stewardship.
The pair explore the delicate balance between maintaining the environmental and economic sustainability of golf courses, highlighting the importance of preserving quality while ensuring long-term viability.
John also highlights the critical turf challenges facing the industry today, and how working with organisations such as GEO can help clubs promote the environmental benefits of golf.
Elsewhere, John shares compelling stories from recent high-profile projects, including how Turfgrass has transformed Adare Manor into an environmentally sustainable Ryder Cup venue, and the innovative water management systems at Italy’s prestigious Castiglion del Bosco.
Throughout the episode, John reflects on his personal journey in the golf industry, his deep-rooted passion for sustainable development, and the exciting future of Turfgrass.
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Useful Links:
Turfgrass: https://www.turfgrass.golf/
Golf & Social Media: Sustainability: https://www.syngentagolf.com/golf-ind...
GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf: https://sustainable.golf/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-clarkin-8544a419/
Welcome to Syngenta Golf, your go-to source for expert insights, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices in the turf management and landscape industries.
To discover new insights and hear inspirational stories from those making a difference in the golf industry, visit http://www.syngentagolf.com
Comment, engage and share your views with us via social media:
X - https://x.com/Syngenta_Turf
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/syngenta-turf-landscape
Changing the Business of Golf
Welcome back to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast.
In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Dr. Stacy Stellflug, Associate Professor at the University of Montana-Bozeman, and Kee Dunning, Clinical Professional Counselor based in Billings, Montana. Both specialize in mental health and wellbeing and have supported superintendents and course leaders for a number of years.
In 2021, Syngenta’s mental health survey revealed that more than 60% of greenkeepers and superintendents had experienced increased work-related mental health challenges since the start of the pandemic.
Following a particularly demanding few years for turf professionals, Stacy and Kee reveal why stress, isolation and stigma continue to affect so many within the profession, sharing stories and advice on what golf clubs can do to create safer, healthier workplaces.
In this conversation, they outline three essential changes every golf business can make:
- Recognize the importance of mental health and the impact it has on performance and wellbeing
- Create a safe space to talk by listening, supporting, and building the right culture within the workspace
- Communicate better through Kee’s six concepts of communication
Tune in to learn how your golf business can build a culture that supports mental health, strengthens leadership, and helps every team member thrive.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 About Stacy and Kee and their work in the golf industry
05:10 Change #1: Recognize the importance of Mental Health
12:30 Change #2: Create a Safe Space to Talk about Mental Health
22:59 Change #3: Communicate Better
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Welcome to Changing the Business of Golf by Syngenta, your go-to source for expert insights, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices in the turf management and landscape industries.
To discover new insights and hear inspirational stories from those making a difference in the golf industry, visit http://www.syngentagolf.com
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Comment, engage and share your views with us via social media:
X - https://x.com/Syngenta_Turf
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/syngenta-turf-landscape
