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Stu and Jack sit down for a chat with James Bledge, Course Manager at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club.  James is an avid user of social media, to share information about his course and wider aspects of greenkeeping.  Here he talks about his thoughts on social media use, as well as his route through his career, recent development work at Royal Cinque Ports and his musical endeavours. Follow James on Twitter: @JamesBledge Watch James' videos:  Royal Cinque Ports YouTube Channel Listen to James' music:  Is That a Tool in Your Toolbelt? Get in touch with the show: info@turfsupgolf.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Blog   In association with ICL

This week, Stu and Jack chat with one of the most qualified greenkeepers in the UK, RAC Golf Course Manager, Lee Strutt.  As well as talking about his own remarkable educational achievements, they discuss the promotion of greenkeeping as a career and the learning and development opportunities within it. Get in touch with the show: info@turfsupgolf.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Blog   In association with ICL

In our second Podcast, Stu and Jack explore the world of golf course design, with renowned course architect Tom Mackenzie.  As well as discussing the relationships between designer and greenkeepers, we find out about Tom's route into the industry and even pick up his thoughts on golf's distance debate. We also reflect on the week in golf, with rain in California and a bit of warmth in North East England.  There's a recap on last week's challenge and mixed enthusiasm for the second task. Get in touch with the show: info@turfsupgolf.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Blog   In association with ICL

In the very first Turf's Up Podcast, Stu and Jack sit down for a chat with Craig Boath, Carnoustie Links Superintendent, to find out about his experiences when hosting The Open Championship of 2018. The team discuss the week's golf and greenkeeping stories, as the lads resist the chance to go to town on Sergio Garcia's remarkable golf course assault in Saudi Arabia.  They also go head to head in the first challenge of the series, Stu woefully underestimates the number of golf courses in the UK and mentions his BIGGA Award - again. Get in touch with the show: info@turfsupgolf.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Blog   In association with ICL