- Future proofing golf courses in an ever changing climate
Future proofing golf courses in an ever changing climate
As our climate changes the way we manage our golf courses, we will have to change our practices to provide the performance and surfaces golfers desire.
This class looks at the ways climate change will impact our greens, tees and fairways. We will look at how our soils, surfaces and pest or disease incidence will be impacted and how and what management and structural changes will be required.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand how climate change will impact golf surfaces
- Understand how our soils perform and how to improve surface performance
- Understand the relationship of wear vs maintenance in relation to climate change
- Understand how climate changes impact grasses, disease and pests
- To be able to identify key maintenance strategies to future proof our courses
Presented by:
Steve Gingell
Principal Agronomist STRI Group
Stephen Ridgway
Senior Design Consultant STRI Group
Stephen assists clients with the development of new golf facilities as well as remodelling, restoring or renovating existing ones. His background in science as well as his love of art combine to produce attractive, engaging and playable golf courses that sit sustainably in their surroundings and communities.
Prior to joining STRI, Stephen ran his own consultancy business, Ridgway Golf Design Ltd, and before that worked for 12 years at Weller Designs Ltd. He has been involved in the planning, design and construction of Boundary Lakes golf course at The Ageas Bowl and had a hand in renovation works at Nefyn GC, Pyle and Kenfig GC, Hankley Common GC and St.Enodoc GC.
Stephen has a MSc in Golf Course Architecture and is a member of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) and has worked as a golf course architect for over 18 years on projects of varying scale and complexity.