Jim Croxton

CEO of @BIGGALtd , keen but talentless sportsman, husband and father...

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Stephen was a pioneer, a leader, immensely supportive of our industry and Association and a true friend. I’m so sad that he’s gone, we won’t see the like again.
He always made me want to be better and I’m incredibly grateful to have known him.
Condolences to his family and team

[Bernhard and Company @BernhardCompany]

We are deeply saddened to share that our founder, Stephen Bernhard, passed away at the weekend at the age of 79.

Stephen’s influence on Bernhard and Company and the global turf industry cannot be overstated. His vision, passion, and dedication built our global business from the ground up and continue to shape the way we operate today.

Through innovation, education, and an unwavering belief in helping others succeed, Stephen touched an immeasurable number of lives across his more than 25 years of involvement with the BIGGA Delegation and other industry initiatives. His legacy lives on in our people, our values, and our work every day.

We will miss him greatly and honour him by continuing to build on the extraordinary foundations he created. Our thoughts are with his family and those closest to him.

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[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Great to call in on ⁦@Bramhallgreens⁩ today as they bid farewell to 2019 ⁦@BIGGALtd⁩ President, Chris Sheehan, as he finally, at the age of 72, hangs up his boots. As passionate a BIGGA member and greenkeeper as you will ever meet. Enjoy retirement ⁦@tabnab53⁩

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

@CtcCraig @BIGGALtd Hi Craig, yes this is already underway. Our message to the industry last spring regarding flooding was important and well received, and a similarly well-crafted feature on current conditions is imminent. Thanks

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

So sad to hear about Bill Lawson passing. An absolute stalwart of the Association, instrumental at the very beginning and cared deeply to his end. He’d call up every month to chat about the magazine and reminisce. An absolutely lovely gentleman who’ll be sadly missed by so many.

[British & International Golf Greenkeepers Assn. @BIGGALtd]

Everyone at BIGGA was saddened to hear of the death of BIGGA life member Bill Lawson, aged 91.
Bill was head greenkeeper at Heswall Golf Club for over 30 years and was a former chairperson of the English & International Golf Greenkeepers Association, which preceded BIGGA.
Our thoughts are with Bill’s family at this time.

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Well this was quite extraordinary! Incredible to see what an amazing success the #ThankAGreenkeeper day was on Tuesday. The @BIGGALtd team absolutely smashed it and brilliant to see such recognition of our wonderful members from golfers, employers, celebrities and fox puppets!

[British & International Golf Greenkeepers Assn. @BIGGALtd]

We have a very special message to all greenkeepers from @realbasilbrush on #ThankAGreenkeeper day 💚

#golf #bunkers #golfcourse #thankagreenkeeper #thankagreenkeeper2024 @leshowkins #greenkeeping #basilbrush

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Inspiring couple of days @RandA Biodiversity seminar hosted by @ffgolf in Paris. Incredible research and mapping going on across Europe to demonstrate golf’s sustainable credentials. A real chance for meaningful collaboration across the continent and the golf industry @BIGGALtd

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

@sd_cooper @BenDollery9 @BIGGALtd @JamesBledge Always open to a discussion…

Welcome back @BenDollery9

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Super day @oaklandscollege for the @BIGGALtd London Section seminar. Nice to have the chance to open proceedings, then hear fascinating presentations from Gary Lee, @Deborah_LVS and @RandA Richard Windows. I now know more about nematodes than I ever wanted to!

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Good to see you Stuart. Really enjoying presenting at these events and great to see so many clubs engaging in them. Good club governance is absolutely critical, especially to the golf club workforce who are so integral to the experience we golfers enjoy.

[Lancashire Golf @Lancashiregolf]

Fantastic seminar in the county today on governance hosted by @EnglandGolf today. Full attendance despite the weather, 55 clubs represented. Lots of helpful takeaways for all to help their clubs run better. Great presentations included kanda golf, @gcma and @BIGGALtd #growthegame

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

@rhysbut_rhys @EnglandGolf @GCMAUK @BIGGALtd Pretty sure Wales Golf have a similar project in mind Rhys. England Golf are also going to record a workshop and have it available online.

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Very much looking forward to talking to golf club officials around England over the next few weeks about Club Governance and its impact on golf club staff. Big thanks to ⁦@EnglandGolf⁩ for organising and ⁦@GCMAUK⁩ for partnering with ⁦@BIGGALtd⁩ to deliver

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Thanks for your support Dan. You and your team made an important contribution to a great event.

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

@GCSAACEO @GCSAAConference @GCSAA @ASGCA @GCBAA @TheNGCOA @NGF_GolfBizInfo Great week Rhett, you and your team nailed it. Phoenix was a superb venue. Hope you all get a restful weekend

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Well this is excellent news. So proud to have Greg @JonesyCGCS a @BIGGALtd Master Greenkeeper (number 81) on the @GCSAA Board of Directors. I know he’ll do a great job and keep you on your toes Rhett @GCSAACEO !

[Rhett Evans @GCSAACEO]

Congratulations to Gregory Jones, CGCS, MG (@JonesyCGCS) on being elected to the 2024 @GCSAA Board of Directors. Looking forward to working alongside you in support of members as well as the #golf industry as a whole. #GCSAAConference

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

This was fun, great way to round off day one of the show. Huge thanks to Steve, Angelique and all @BernhardCompany for their hospitality and brilliant support of the @BIGGALtd Delegation. The Delegates are having a career-defining experience and making friends for life

[Bernhard and Company @BernhardCompany]

Great to welcome guests from all corners of the golf and turf industries this afternoon on the #BernhardCompany booth at the @GCSAAConference and Trade Show for our Happy Hour🥂🍿. #GCSAAConference

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Phoenix is an outstanding venue for the ⁦@GCSAA⁩ show. Great meeting with a dozen International Associations, some incredible desert golf, interacting with the superb ⁦@BIGGALtd⁩ Delegates with ⁦@BernhardCompany⁩ and promoting BIGGA & BTME at the trade show

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Big thanks to David Withers and the @isekiuk team for sponsoring our @BIGGALtd reception last night in Phoenix. Great turnout of members and BTME exhibitors, all enjoying the trip to the Valley of the Sun. Looking forward to the @GCSAA show starting today

[British & International Golf Greenkeepers Assn. @BIGGALtd]

Last night the BIGGA team kindly sponsored by @IsekiUk hosted an evening reception ahead of the first day at the @gcsaaconference
Thank you to everyone who came, it was great to see you! 😁

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

BTME is done, brilliant few days of education, networking and exhibition, impeccably delivered by the outstanding ⁦@BIGGALtd⁩ team. Thanks to everyone who came. Over to you ⁦@GCSAACEO⁩ , see you in Phoenix

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Just the best news of the week. Nobody deserves this more than @BIGGALtd member @john_gkeeping

Apparently the announcement brought the house down. Proud of you John

[Golf Environment Awards @golfenvawards]

Next up...John Milne from @gandkgcClub has won Conservation Champion Award, presented by Richard Owens @tillersturf

Awarded to outstanding individuals who make significant contributions to the success of the clubs environmental and ecological management and biodiversity.

[Jim Croxton @JimCroxton]

Always a pleasure to congratulate the @BIGGALtd Delegation sponsored by Bernhard & Company

Quick turnaround to the @GCSAA show in Phoenix next week but the guys are ready and raring to go.

Massive thanks to Steve Nixon and everyone @BernhardCompany

[Bernhard and Company @BernhardCompany]

Say hello to the exceptional Class of '24. 📸 This is the latest group of greenkeepers to be selected as part of the @BIGGALtd Delegation sponsored by #BernhardCompany.

The group will be jetting off on Saturday to visit the @GCSAA Conference and Trade Show as part of one of the industry's foremost educational opportunities!

An exciting week ahead for the #BIGGADelegation!