Stuart Griffiths: The greenkeeper who survived

The golf course can be a dangerous place and the equipment used by greenkeepers can cause serious harm.

Despite the best intentions and the most stringent safety procedures, accidents can still happen.

This was the case for Stuart Griffiths, the course manager at Blair Atholl and Pitlochry, who was airlifted to hospital after the mower he was using slipped down an embankment, rolling on top of him and crushing him beneath.

Stuart’s now recovering at home from this accident and he joined BIGGA’s John Young for a conversation with Greenkeeper International. He explained have been much worse and gave thanks those who have offered him support in the months since.

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