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The calm after the storm?

Not so much.

Greenkeepers aross the UK and Ireland are currently hard at work repairing damage and clearing up debris left over some of the countries’ top courses by Storm Ali.

The first named storm of the season caused widespread mayhem yesterday, bringing winds of up to 100mph in some places.

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Transport networks were heavily disrupted and many homes were left without power as the storm ripped its way through the UK and Ireland.

Predictably, many golf courses felt the brunt of the conditions, too, with many greenkeepers arriving at work this morning to find their workload considerably heavier than usual.

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Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve seen on social media…

Be patient with your greenies over the next few days, people. It’s not an easy gig!


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Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

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