It doesn’t matter where you play, your greenkeepers play a vital role in making sure you can enjoy your time on the golf course. Quite simply, greenkeepers make golf happen.
From early mornings to late nights, from the depths of winter to scorching summers, greenkeeping teams work tirelessly to make sure your course is the best it can possibly be.
So we are asking you to help celebrate greenkeepers and the work they do by taking part in Thank A Greenkeeper Day, which is being held this year on September 8.
This is the sixth time this global celebration has been staged, and this dedicated day has become a social media movement seen by millions of people all over the world.
Using the hashtag #ThankAGreenkeeper, we’re asking you to post photos of your course and messages of thanks to the unsung heroes who ensure we can all play the game we love.
Gestures of support like this boost greenkeepers’ morale, increase job satisfaction, and foster a culture of mutual respect.
Here’s what you can do to mark Thank A Greenkeeper Day
But aside from social media, there are many other ways you can show your support to your hard-working staff. That’s because Thank a Greenkeeper Day is also about making a real difference to the golfing community.
If you can, ask what your golf club is doing to show your greenkeeping team how much they are appreciated.
Perhaps you can organise a special breakfast or lunch for the greenkeepers or take a moment after you’ve finished playing to personally thank a member of the team.
You can highlight their accomplishments during club meetings and events, or feature what they have been up to in the club newsletter.
Whatever you do, creating a positive atmosphere for your greenkeepers and just showing you have acknowledged their efforts is the key.
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And remember, while Thank A Greenkeeper Day happens only once a year, it’s a 365-day effort to keep your golf courses playing to their best.
You can thank your greenkeepers any time – they’ll appreciate it. And make sure to share your experiences on social media by tagging us at BIGGA and using the hashtag #ThankAGreenkeeper.
This article appears in Your Course, from the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association. Your Course invites golfers to gain a deeper appreciation of what preparing and maintaining a golf course really involves. Head to www.bigga.org.uk to find out more.
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