Its the toughest job in the industry (imo) but just landing a role in senior management seems a struggle in the current climate.
With more and more jobs coming up how many clubs are actually recruiting from outside?
When life gives you slow greens.......eat a banana (and throw the skin in the rough)
Dedications what you need they used to say.
We are more than happy to share everyones opinions on the industry. Even the ones who do not like what we are doing here.
Give it a go i say!!!
The brutal reality of managing a golf course without the support of those in place to help you!!!
A hugely positive episode.
How do head greenkeepers put up with these people?
The debate that wont ever go away and i'm not sure will ever get answered?
Are members becoming less tolerant to renovations? Its starting to feel that way even with clear communication from club managers.
They certainly help to define individuals!!!
Its still only practice days but the team is struggling.
Major golf events throw together grizzled veterans and enthusiastic volunteer staff. How do in house staff try and enjoy the week that is generally rounding off a brutal build up?
I think many of us have been here. No punches pulled.
Cultural practices will always stand up but golf is busier and expectation higher year round. How do we "hybrid" this using modern day tools?
When volunteers become visionaries it wont end well in turf!!!
Is this asking for trouble?
Many will remember the brutally hot and dry summer of 2018. This former HGK wrote a letter to some local colleagues back then.
As crazy as it sounds having a good boss, great work mates and good committees is so rare in turf!!!
How much trouble can 250 junior TikTok golfers be?