049 - Solo Greenkeeping at Durness with Ali Morrison
Sam and Bledge sit down with Ali Morrison, head greenkeeper of Durness Golf Club, to uncover what it takes to run one of the most remote and dramatic golf courses in the UK. From sheep grazing on fair...
3 Jul 202550min
048 - Architectural Match Play - Royal St. Georges vs Royal Cinque Ports - pt2
Sam and Bledge sit down for the second half of their course-by-course duel between Royal Cinque Ports (Deal) and Royal St. George’s (Sandwich), resuming at the 7th hole with the match all square. With...
30 Jun 20251h 26min
047 - Architectural Match Play - Royal St. Georges vs Royal Cinque Ports - pt1
Sam and Bledge sit down in the sweltering heat of Badger HQ to debate two of their favourite links courses—Royal St. George’s (Sandwich) and Royal Cinque Ports (Deal). From punchbowl greens to first-t...
26 Jun 20251h 13min
046 - McDonnell & Cooper w/ Joe McDonnell
Joe McDonnell joins Sam & Bledge to discuss the formation of McDonnell & Cooper, a new golf course architecture firm with our very own Sam Cooper. The formation of this company was part of the excuse ...
19 Jun 202553min
045 - How golf courses change over time
Sam & Bledge sit down to reflect on their latest adventures at the Blackwell Foursomes and RNGC. They explore how golf course architecture — from bunkering to subtle design shifts — continues to evolv...
12 Jun 202551min
044 - Badgers are Back
Sam & James sit down to discuss their much anticipated return after their hiatus with some exciting news! Now part of the Cookie Jar Golf, the team will be helping with editing and publishing of episo...
3 Jun 202548min
043 - First Green with Jenny Bledge. PLUS Badger Merch is live!
This episode is particularly important. We heard in the previous episode (042 with Scott Reeves) how one of the biggest issues faced in the greenkeeping industry is recruitment. Well, fortunately Ble...
6 Des 20241h 15min
042 - Making BIGGA better? - Scott Reeves
Link to survey 👇👇👇 https://www.bigga.org.uk/news-listing/greenkeeper-survey-amazon-voucher.html Welcome back Badgers, This week we’ve been joined by Scott Reeves, Head of Membership for BI...
14 Nov 20241h 21min
