033 - Jim Price - Contracts Director at MJ Abbott
A few weeks ago, Bledge and I were lucky enough to sit down with Jim Price of MJ Abbott. Jim will be well known to anyone who has completed an irrigation project in recent years - and offers a great...
24 Apr 202442min
032 - How a Course Manager and Architect first approach a golf course...
Welcome back, Badgers. This week is the first of our new style of podcast. Most importantly this week, Bledge pays tribute to friend to many in the greenkeeping industry in Bobby McDougall. A poi...
10 Apr 20241h
031 - Scott Aitchison - (Many) Seasons in Dornoch
It's safe to say that Scoosh is one of the industry's characters. Known by many for his humour and individuality, he's also a fiercely loyal and talented member of the greenkeeping industry. We hop...
3 Apr 20241h 1min
030 - Sam & Bledge discuss Spring on the Links, Southerness proposals and some ideas for future episodes...!
After a few weeks of bringing you the insight of our wonderful guests, Sam and Bledge are back to chat away about this and that, and ask for your ideas on future episode ideas. We also have a new em...
21 Mar 20241h 28min
029 - The Roberts' Brothers - Scott and Graeme Roberts
Scott and Graeme Roberts' really couldn't have been anything but greenkeepers. The brothers' grew up 'on the tools' at Hankley Common Golf Club, where their father Gareth was Course Manager for almo...
11 Mar 20241h 3min
028 - The UK's leading Irrigation Specialist: Adrian Mortram - Irrigation and Adventure
Adrian says he's a specialist, not an expert. We'll let you settle on the semantics. However you badge him, Adrian Mortram has helped design countless irrigation systems throughout the world. Not ju...
4 Mar 20241h 32min
027 - Andy Ewence - CM at Woking on (re)building the Buckinghamshire, persuading Japanese owners and restoring the heathland at Woking.
Andy Ewance has had a fascinating career. Andy joins James Bledge and Sam Cooper to share anecdotes and insights from his previous role at the Buckinghamshire, including persuading the club's Japane...
23 Feb 20241h 31min
026 - Harrogate and Phoenix debrief. Tractors, Autonomous mowers, Riviera and the importance of a community.
January is never a great month in Britain, even less so if you work on a golf course. Fortunately, it's the time of year for the big trade shows and conferences. Bledge and Sam give their thoughts a...
12 Feb 20241h 30min
