Shows
Golf Badgers059 - Crafting Royal Portrush: Graeme Beatt on Fescue, Robots & Links MagicBledge and Graeme sit down at Royal Portrush after a dawn ferry crossing to dig into Graeme’s journey from Scotscraig and Kingsbarns to course manager at one of the world’s great links. Covering fescue-first green conversions, managing anthracnose and dollar spot, reimagining bunkers, and the build-out ahead of Portrush’s Open where Scottie Scheffler lifted the Claret Jug. Send us a message if you would like anything discussed on the podcast.
2025-09-1951 min
Turf TodayGraeme BeattThis episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent head across the pond to Northern Ireland for a special episode straight from one of golf's most storied sites, Royal Portrush Golf Club, host of this year's Open Championship. The guys connect with Graeme Beatt, Course Manager at Royal Portrush, to dive into the intricacies of preparing a major championship venue. From the unique challenges of coastal turf management to the pride of hosting one of golf's biggest stages, Graeme shares insights on the course, the upcoming tournament, and the journey that led him to one...
2025-06-031h 09
Golf Sustainability | Environmental Solutions to Keep the Game of Golf Sustainable for Future Golfers2025 Open Host in Ireland Focuses on Golf Sustainability, From Solar Panels and Lithium-Powered Equipment to Biofuels and Carbon Neutrality GoalsEven world-class golf courses like Royal Portrush prepare for major championships while keeping sustainability in mind. Here to give you the inside scoop is Graeme Beatt, the Course Manager at Royal Portrush Golf Course in Ireland. Graeme outlines the sustainability initiatives leading the golf course transformation before hosting the 153rd Open in 2025.
Highlighted Topics Covered
Royal Portrush’s transition to sustainable practices (0:00 - 0:28)
History of Royal Portrush (3:00 - 10:02)
Preparations for hosting the 153rd Open in 2025 (23:51 - 29:57)
Sustainability efforts by the R&A (Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews) (30:17)
Challenges in golf course management (42:01)
Re...
2023-10-1943 min
The NI Golf ChannelOpen evolution at Royal PortrushTwo years out from the Open returning to Royal Portrush - Paul Kelly catches up with course manager Graeme Beatt.
And Emma Self reflects on Aine Donegan's superb effort at the US Open
2023-07-1437 minThe NI Golf ChannelOpen evolution at Royal PortrushTwo years out from the Open returning to Royal Portrush - Paul Kelly catches up with course manager Graeme Beatt.
And Emma Self reflects on Aine Donegan's superb effort at the US Open
2023-07-1437 min
The Firm & Fast Golf PodcastGraeme Beatt - Course Manager at Royal Portrush Golf ClubGraeme Beatt joins us today from Royal Portrush to chat about his career journey so far throughout Scotland, Australia and Ireland. We also take a sneak peak behind the job of works that went into preparing Royal Portrush to host the 148th Open Championshps, we also look forward to the scheduled 2025 return to the Causeway Coast.
Many thanks for tuning in, we hope you enjoy our chat!
MacKenzie & Ebert resources mentioned during the episode:
Major redevelopment (2014 onwards)
M&E 2022 annual reportSpecial Guest: Graeme Beatt.
2023-03-051h 07
The NI Golf ChannelThe Open At Royal Portrush, One Year To Go - The NI Golf Podcast Episode 51We chat to Head Professional Gary McNeill and Course Manager Graeme Beatt about the course, timescales, logistics and planning one year out from The Open
2018-07-2759 minThe NI Golf ChannelThe Open At Royal Portrush, One Year To Go - The NI Golf Podcast Episode 51We chat to Head Professional Gary McNeill and Course Manager Graeme Beatt about the course, timescales, logistics and planning one year out from The Open
2018-07-2759 min