Strategies of climbing plants

Played Castletown Links today. A classic links test with stunning coastal views, firm fairways, and excellent presentation. Big respect to the team maintaining such a gem! #CastletownLinks #LinksGolf #Greenkeeping #GolfTwitter

Spotted a chough while playing Castletown Links—a red-listed species and a real highlight of coastal grassland. Great golf and even better to see rare wildlife making its home on these landscapes. #Chough #LinksGolf #CastletownLinks #GolfAndNature #Conservation

Sunday thoughts 💭

QUITE RIGHT!

The past 66 years have seen ragwort demonised and removed in great swathes. It’s time to end the war on wildflowers. Especially as ragwort supports 100+ insect species, 27 of which rely on it exclusively. Read more 👇 wtru.st/4lKVUJs

Drinker moth spotted on the course this week. Named after the way its caterpillars sip dew, this distinctive moth is often found in grassland and rough areas—proof that sensitive management benefits more than just golfers. #DrinkerMoth #GolfAndNature #Greenkeeping #Conservation

The Big Butterfly Count is a brilliant way for Greenkeepers and Golfers to start their conservation journey. It costs nothing, takes minutes—and you might be amazed by what you see. Awareness is where it begins. 🦋🌱 #Greenkeeping #GolfAndNature #ButterflyCount #EcologyInGolf

Rock on Ozzy 🖤🎸🤘

Really proud to be featured in the latest issue of Greenkeeper International. It’s great to see the ecological and course work at Silloth on Solway getting recognition. Balancing golf and the environment is always worth the effort. #Greenkeeping #SustainableGolf #LinksGolf

The latest Links From the Road podcast takes a deep dive into the architecture of Silloth on Solway. A really good listen if you’re into course design, strategy, and what makes links golf so special. #GolfArchitecture #LinksGolf #SillothOnSolway #GolfPodcast Sam Cooper

New month, new butterflies and moths to look out for in your gardens and local green spaces! 🦋🌻 See how many you can spot in the #BigButterflyCount, which runs until 10 August 👉 …erflycount.butterfly-conservation.org

Congratulations to HillsideGolf on delivering a fully autonomous fairway cut for the Ladies Open 👏 A great step forward for innovation and sustainability in greenkeeping 🌱⚙️ #TurfCare #SustainableGolf

Proud to feature in this piece on conservation and course care at Silloth on Solway – “The course that has it all.” A look at how ecology and playability go hand in hand. 🔗 bigga.org.uk/news-listing/s… #Greenkeeping #GolfEcology #SustainableGolf #SillothOnSolway

🌧️ Spent the afternoon pulling rose bay willow herb from one of our more desirable heathland habitats. It might look pretty — but it spreads fast, outcompetes native species, and erodes the diversity that makes these areas special. #Greenkeeping #Ecology #HeathlandRestoration

Thought of the day: A perfectly green golf course might look good in photos — but variation in texture and colour often tells a healthier, more ecological story. #SustainableGreenkeeping #Ecology #GolfCourseManagement

Good agronomy doesn’t wait for perfection…..It rewards action. 📈

Found some white heather on the course today 🌿 Traditionally, it’s a symbol of good luck and was once given to the woman you wanted to marry 💍 A rare find in nature, and even rarer on the links! #WhiteHeather #GolfCourseWildlife #LinksGolf #GolfEcology #Conservation

Great ecology grows on a steady diet of conservation. 🌿 #GolfWildlife #EcoGolf #SustainableGolf #LinksLife

Huge thanks to Jacobsen Turf for an amazing day at JCB Golf & Country Club. Fantastic hospitality, incredible course, and a brilliant chance to connect and learn. A day to remember! 🙌⛳ #Jacobsen #JCBGolf #GolfCourseManagement #Greenkeeping