026 - Harrogate and Phoenix debrief. Tractors, Autonomous mowers, Riviera and the importance of a community.
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January is never a great month in Britain, even less so if you work on a golf course.
Fortunately, it's the time of year for the big trade shows and conferences. Bledge and Sam give their thoughts and recollections of a packed BTME in Harrogate and GCSAA show in Phoenix, Arizona.
The importance of attending, what they can both get out of it, technology and advancements worth keeping an eye on as well as what they were both up to in America.
One of the things we discussed was the Husqvarna autonomous fairway mowers. Have a look at it in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ehYRXFaWcQ
Hope you enjoy a longer pod on this important time of year.
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