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"Partnering with Carr Golf represents a major step forward for BGL as we continue to raise the standard of our golf courses and invest in our people,” said Guy Riggott, Chief Operating Officer of BGL’s Golf Division. "As environmental, technological, and financial pressures grow, we believe that working collaboratively with experts who share our values will help us meet these challenges head on and deliver an even better experience for our growing number of members and guests.” Carr Golf will work closely with BGL’s course managers and greenkeeping teams to provide technical guidance, mechanical support, and detailed agronomic planning. 

The consultancy will also help BGL enhance sustainability reporting, leveraging data to track resource efficiency, support GEO recertifications, and inform long-term investment decisions. "This partnership is not about wholesale change,” added Riggott. "It’s about applying best practice, mentoring and developing our talented teams, and embracing new ways of working that will ensure our venues continue to lead in course presentation and conditioning.” Ed Pettit, Managing Director of Carr Golf’s Maintenance Division, said: "We’re delighted to partner with BGL and bring our agronomic expertise, technical support, and data-driven approach to their outstanding portfolio of venues. Our focus is on working hand-in-hand with course managers and greenkeeping teams. Supporting them with the tools, insight, and training they need to help raise standards, improve sustainability, and deliver an even better experience for golfers. This collaboration is built on shared values and a passion for continuous improvement, and we’re excited to see what we can achieve together.” Carr Golf has already begun integrating with clubs across the BGL portfolio, working closely with maintenance teams to implement best practices and develop new agronomic programmes. This process will continue throughout the remainder of the year and beyond, ensuring every venue is equipped to meet future challenges while consistently progressing in course quality and playing conditions. 

To find out more about BGL Golf and all 10 venues located around the UK, visit: https://bglcompany.co.uk/golf/ 

To find out more about Carr Golf, visit: www.carrgolfmaintenance.com ## 

About BGL Golf: From spectacular and challenging championship courses amidst rolling English countryside to high-quality, family-friendly nine-hole layouts and superb short courses, BGL Golf owns and operates 22 courses across 10 golf clubs. Many venues also feature technology-driven, experience-led driving ranges, offering golfers of all abilities the latest innovations in practice and social play. Birchwood Park and Hoebridge include health and fitness clubs, whilst Thornbury boasts a beautiful, listed farmhouse lodge. Good value and the high quality of service and facilities attract a wide range of individual golfers, groups, weddings, parties, and corporate events. BGL is headquartered at Burhill Golf Club in Surrey, and the company’s other nine clubs around the country are: Abbey Hill Golf Centre (Bucks), Aldwickbury Park Golf Club (Herts), Birchwood Park Golf & Country Club (Kent), Hoebridge Golf Centre (Surrey), Ramsdale Park Golf Centre (Notts), Redbourn Golf Club (Herts), Sidcup Family Golf (Kent), The Shropshire Golf Centre (Shropshire), Thornbury Golf Centre (Bristol), and Wycombe Heights Golf Centre (Bucks). 

About Carr Golf: Carr Golf Maintenance equips greenkeeping teams with the tools, technology and training to create exceptional year-round golf course conditions. For a fixed-price monthly invoice, our maintenance solutions include agronomic programs, turf-care plans, operational oversight, expert support, fleet management, regulatory compliance, data analysis, in-depth reporting, and purchasing services. We help golf venues throughout Ireland and the UK deliver continuous improvements that elevate playing experiences, exceed customer expectations, and support commercial growth. Visit www.carrgolfmaintenance.com for more information.