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Golf Badgers

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Golf Course Architecture
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Golf Badgers (ɡɒlf bæʤə) - noun: A group of golfers obsessed with the game.Does this sound like you? If so, you're in the right place.Sam Cooper (Golf course architect) and James Bledge (Course Manager @ Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake) invite some of their friends from across the architecture and green keeping industries to join them for a deep dive on all things golf.Feasting on a gluttonous ... more

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Harrogate roundup with Gavin Speedie Technical Representative from Aitkens and Matt Plested, Course Manager from Stoneham talking about all things at BTME.

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Sam and Bledge sit down with Richard Johnstone to discuss his journey from apprentice greenkeeper at Nairn Dunbar to course manager at the world-renowned Royal Aberdeen. They dig into course restoration, greenkeeping philosophy, and the battle to sav... more

Bledge and Lee sit down for a nostalgic dive into turf machinery—from ancient Matadors to modern marvels like the Baroness Core Collector. The pair reflect on machines that made them sweat, laugh, and sometimes swear, all while sharing tales from sto... more

Bledge and Jim sit down to talk all things BIGGA—from Jim Croxton’s journey through the PGA and into 14+ years as CEO, to what’s changed behind the scenes over the last 18 months. They dig into membership growth (and the honest “warts and all” survey... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Johnstone
Course Manager at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Episode: 069 - Erosion, Evolution, and Excellence at Royal Aberdeen with Richard Johnstone
Jim Croxton
CEO of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association
BIGGA
Episode: 067 - Jim Croxton on BTME, BIGGA’s Big Year, and Why Greenkeeping Needs a Bigger Voice
Stephen Edwards
Works for InTurf, involved in turf growing and production.
InTurf
Episode: 064 - From seed to sale: How Inturf Service Sports Pitches
Jeff Kinney
Senior Director of Sales and Operations at USGA
USGA
Episode: 063 - From Stimp to USGA Smart Ball: Measuring What Matters on Modern Greens
Wes Stewart
Data Scientist at USGA
USGA
Episode: 063 - From Stimp to USGA Smart Ball: Measuring What Matters on Modern Greens
Craig Stoba
Pro Robotics Key Account Manager at Husqvarna
Husqvarna
Episode: 062 - Royal Liverpool’s Robot Revolution with Craig Stoba (Husqvarna)
Bradley Taylor
Recent winner of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award.
Beau Desert Golf Club
Episode: 061 - From Cattle Stations to Toro: Bradley Taylor’s Greenkeeping Rise
Fletcher Bledge
Young golf enthusiast and son of James Bledge
Episode: 057 - From Kent to Hoylake: Fletcher’s Golf Bug (and Those High Bunkers)
Lee Strutt
Director of Golf Course and Estates at Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond Golf Club
Episode: 056 - Lee Strutt - Sowing Seeds and Breaking Ground

Hosts

James Bledge
Co-host and Course Manager, with significant involvement in golf management and greenkeeping education.
Sam Cooper
Co-host and Golf Course Architect, specializing in design and sustainability within golf.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • This Is Golf.

    If people paid more attention to the information available in this podcast than hanging on every word of Cantlay & JT as to why they need to be paid a few more million - the golf world would be a much better place. Great hosts, great explanations & and very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robbo2107
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Insightful and educational

    Golf Badgers podcast is a great listen, getting the behind the scenes stories we golfers need to hear. Insightful and educational covering up to date topics. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    👍🏻Pauls
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Clever and insightful

    Badgers is a brilliant podcast. Sam and James complement each other really well (they each have different expertise and views) which results in a really insightful and interesting pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E.J.R.B.
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • It’s all about the golf course

    A fantastic podcast that focuses on the “golf course” and all the aspects around design, maintenance, grass etc.

    Great content and great guests - keep doing what you’re doing 💪🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fg.ghizzardi
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Question Badgers 👌🏻

    Love it guys, a super balance of fun and detail….👍⛳️😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GS Boss
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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The hosts have a great rapport and bring a unique perspective to common topics in golf.
Engaging guests with valuable industry insights and personal experiences.
Insightful and thoughtful discussions on golf course management and architecture.

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#38
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#171
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Apple Podcasts
#53
France/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#63
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Apple Podcasts
#191
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Apple Podcasts
#23
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069 - Erosion, Evolution, and Excellence at Royal Aberdeen with Richard Johnstone
Q: What pressures do you face at Royal Aberdeen regarding erosion?
Richard outlines the urgency of combating erosion due to Royal Aberdeen's proximity to the North Sea and the measures being taken, including sandbags and planting vegetation.
069 - Erosion, Evolution, and Excellence at Royal Aberdeen with Richard Johnstone
Q: How would you describe Nairn Dunbar when you started?
Richard describes Nairn Dunbar as lesser-known compared to adjacent championship courses but highlights how he learned significantly during his early years there.
065 - Surviving and Thriving: Jack Percival’s Story of Resilience
Q: So how did you get into Greenkeeping?
Jack shares his journey, starting from his time in foster care and how he ended up working in grounds maintenance before discovering greenkeeping.
055 - From North Wales to Deal: Ben Williams’ Linksland Journey
Q: What is one thing that you do differently at Deal that you didn't do when it was Bledge who was in charge?
Since Bledge left, we've started granular fertilizing our fairways to improve turf health and resilience, particularly during dry spells.
049 - Solo Greenkeeping at Durness with Ali Morrison
Q: How do you manage your workload as a one-man band?
Ali explains that he prioritizes his tasks based on upcoming events and that he is flexible in managing his time around weather conditions.

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What is Golf Badgers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the intricate and often overlooked aspects of golf course architecture, greenkeeping, and agronomy, this podcast brings together industry professionals to share their passion for the game. The conversation typically includes insights from course managers, architects, and greenkeeping experts, fostering a community around golf's technical and artistic elements. Listeners can expect to hear personal stories, discussions on modern innovations in the industry, and strategies for sustainability and community involvement in golf.

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1. The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast
2. The Chipping Forecast
3. The Rick Shiels Golf Show
4. The Rough Cut Golf Podcast
5. The Firm & Fast Golf Podcast

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Golf Badgers launched 3 years ago and published 70 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Golf Badgers include:

1. Richard Johnstone
2. Jim Croxton
3. Stephen Edwards
4. Jeff Kinney
5. Wes Stewart
6. Craig Stoba
7. Bradley Taylor
8. Fletcher Bledge

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