As sports go, golf is probably one of the most casual but also one of the most popular among amateurs. It is enjoyed by people of all ages and from all over the world and attracts millions of followers to major tournaments.
Because of the popularity of the sport, there are many golf courses and each one of them has to be maintained to the highest standard so that the players can get the most from their game. However, with growing concern over water conservation, maintaining these courses has become a problem in some areas of the world.
For those looking to see the latest technology and course management ideas are, there are many blogs on the subject. Many of them are written by people who maintain golf courses and want to share their tips and tricks with each other.
Here are some of the best blogs for learning about golf course maintenance, and what sets them apart from the rest.
British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA)
Most people involved in the golf industry will have no doubt heard about BIGGA. They have been running as an association for over 30 years, and are now the largest membership greenkeeping association in Europe. As you might imagine, there is a lot of information on this site, and not just about greenkeeping. There are news section, a resources area with content created by other greenkeepers, plus a huge education section. The education section includes entries for student greenkeeper of the year, a virtual learning experience, and links to scholarships.
More information is on their website here.
TWL Irrigation Blog
TWL Irrigation was formerly known as Tonick Watering and they are well known as a creator of irrigation systems that are used in many golf courses in the UK and all over the world. Irrigation is a huge part of maintaining the grass of a golf course and getting it right can make a huge difference to the fairways and greens. The blog on TWL Irrigation includes some very in-depth and scientific information and is one of the best resources on the web to learn about golf course irrigation.
Head over to the blog here.
Mortonhall Golf Club
This golf club is situated in Edinburgh, Scotland which has arguably, some of the most beautiful courses in the world. On the site is a greenkeepers blog that is written to help those using the courses understand what is being done to maintain them. They seem to keep their members updated quite frequently about what has happened, along with giving a rundown of how each area of the course is looking. There are also pictures added which show any damage or repairs they have completed, including the steps they took to address some major flooding.
You can check out the blog, as well as excerpts from the greenkeepers personal blog, here.
ForeUP
ForeUP is a company that sells golf course software to make running their clubs easier. They also have a blog section where they go through many of the ways you can maintain your golf course and make it better for players. As well as the sections on how to repair divots and maintain bunkers, there is a useful section on how you can have a sustainable golf course that doesn’t use a lot of resources. Of course, some of the advice involves promoting their own products, but there is also a good level of helpful advice that can point you in the right direction.
You can read their blog here.
TurfNet
TurfNet is a one-stop website for those that work keeping golf courses up to standard. It is a member’s site where anyone involved in the working of a golf course can share useful information as well as help one another. The site is more than just a blog, there are also sections where people can sell used equipment, enter competitions, and read about the latest news in the golf industry. There is also a useful job section where people within the industry can post vacancies. The best part about the blog posts is that they are written by other greenkeepers and people who work in the gold industry. This means there are plenty of tips and tricks for others to use. You can check out the site here.
Fine Golf
There are a few blogs that talk about the best golf courses in the world. However, Fine Golf goes into more detail about how the courses run and the way they are kept. Not only do they help you fo find a good golf course near you, but they also have a lot of information on the ways golf courses are designed and what makes them worth playing. There are sections on conservation and how the changing environment may be a threat to golf as it is now. They also look at how some aspects of greenkeeping need to be addressed and what changes need to be made to keep golf thriving. To visit the website, click here
Golf Course Magazine
Golf Course Magazine has a comprehensive website that offers a lot of useful information about greenkeeping and the threat golf courses face. There are articles on bunker maintenance, protecting the grass and trees from pests, and maintenance guidelines. As well as general greenkeeping guides, they also look into how technology is changing greenkeeping and what clubs can do to become more environmentally conscious.
You can check out their articles here.
There is a wealth of information online about learning golf course maintenance. Most of the bigger courses will have a blog section on their website that talks about greenkeeping and what maintenance is being carried out each month. Some of these sites mentioned in this article also have links to courses you can take if you want to expand your knowledge or are interested in becoming a greenkeeper.
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