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International Thank a Greenkeeper Day

Join us in celebrating the great work that Greenkeepers across the world do in making our golf courses special places. share the message & if you find yourself on a golf course today, take a little time & #thankagreenkeeper #ThankASuper – they will appreciate your thanks…

The video below was kindly produced by GCSAA….

NewsSep 23rd, 20200 comments

Save the Day – International “Thank a Greenkeeper Day” honors golf course management professionals on Sept. 23

International “Thank a Greenkeeper Day” honors golf course management professionals on Sept. 23

As a healthy outdoor activity that can adhere to social distancing, golf has seen a worldwide resurgence in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sept. 23, the Federation of European Golf Greenkeepers Associations (FEGGA), in conjunction with other global Greenkeeper Association groups, is recognising those who help keep the game going and enjoyable with “Thank a Greenkeeper Day,” encouraging all those who love golf to thank their course’s greenkeepers.

In addition to FEGGA and its Member Associations, other groups taking part in the global event include the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA), the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA), and Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). All together the groups represent more than 31,000 golf course management professionals in 78 countries around the world.

 The celebration on Sept. 23 will include a commercial that will begin rotation on the Golf Channel and other media outlets, and social media messages touting the many ways that superintendents/greenkeepers make the game more enjoyable and sustainable. Golfers and others are encouraged to join in the conversation on social media using the hashtags “#ThankASuper” or “#ThankAGreenkeeper depending on their country’s nomenclature.

 “Superintendents/greenkeepers work hard each day to provide the excellent playing conditions that add to the, enjoyment of the game,” said Rhett Evans, GCSAA Chief Executive Officer. “But in the face of the pandemic, they have played a key role in developing and maintaining the safety protocols that allow golfers to engage in their favorite sport while adhering to pandemic-related guidelines and restrictions.”

As courses reopened after the early months of the crisis, the demand for golf was clear. In the United States, golf rounds in June and July were up as much as 20% over the same time period in 2019, and in many parts of Europe, July rounds were up to as much as 40% – 60% over last year.

In addition to dealing with new pandemic procedures, greenkeepers continually strive to keep the game’s playing fields healthy and beautiful with environmental stewardship as a primary focus. Thanks to the overall efforts of the golf industry, golf courses are using less water, employing sustainable management practices and expanding natural wildlife habitats on courses.

Dean Cleaver of FEGGA commented; “Golf has been a major outlet to having some normality to people’s lives during the pandemic. It’s therefore fitting that we take a day to recognise the men and women who work behind the scene to provide this perfect escape. FEGGA is proud to join the many associations around the world by encouraging those who love golf and appreciate the work done by our dedicated greenkeepers to share their thoughts on social media to #ThankAGreenkeeper”

For further information, please contact;

Dean Cleaver

Executive Officer
Phone: 0044 (0)7813 921143
dean.cleaver@btinternet.com

NewsSep 9th, 20200 comments

FEGGA Host Successful Zoom Covid 19 Summit

Delighted that #FEGGA could bring together 40 organisations from across the globe to discuss all elements of Covid 19. Great presentations, great discussions & great to hear the resilience & adaptability of the greenkeeping profession come through time and again – well done all!

To view the full Summit, please use the link provided….

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NewsSep 4th, 20200 comments