The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
You can learn more about what photosynthesis actually is in #20 of our educational cards, but for a quick rundown. In short photosynthesis, the process by which plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. During photosynthesis in plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals …
Photosynthesis takes a portion of the energy the plant requires in light, converts it to chemical energy, and stores it in carbon bonds. You are probably familiar with the general principle represented in the following chemical equation:6CO2 + 6H2O + Light + C6H12O6 + 6O2 Which shows that carbon dioxide (CO2) plus water (H2O) in …
Falling into a career as a Kid If any of you know me personally I’m very honest, probably too honest. But for everyone else out there that wonders why I bother trying to help our industry here is my story. I started off as a 16 year old kid on a Group 1 Golf Course in Western Sydney. …
Daryl Davidson and Wife Nicole Head Groundsman at Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness Please provide a little background about yourself and how long you’ve been at Sydney University?I’ve been in the industry for over 20 years since the age of 16.I started my career on a Group 1 Golf Course in Western sydney formerly known as …
Now some of the keener listeners might have noticed that this episode isn’t following the usual end of month release. This is because we’ve introduced mini episodes to our usual formatting (and the blog post you are reading) I’ve done this because while I was listening back over the past episodes of the podcasts, I …
What should you do in a health emergency? It has been estimated that 25% of small businesses don’t reopen after a serious emergency and we don’t want sports tuf to be on that list. Plan ahead and put procedures into operation and you give your organisation every chance of securing the facility for golfers to enjoy for …
I have been a greenkeeper for over 20 years on golf and Sports Fields. I started my apprenticeship in 1999 at Ashlar Golf Club in Blacktown NSW, and now I am currently the Head Groundsman at Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness. Over those years I had seen a lot of great greenkeepers leave the industry, mainly because …
Hello and welcome to the first episode of International Greenkeepers for hire podcast. This podcast is created for greenkeepers by greenkeepers. Thanks for joining us on our new podcast adventure. I’ll start off by introducing myself then I’ll tell you all what this podcast is about. My name is Bradley Tennant, 23 year old Greenkeeper. Originally …
Another year nearly done and dusted. Huge thanks to the International Greenkeepers For Hire team, especially Bradley Tennant our main man. We have accomplished so much this year everything from prisons to expos, introducing the world to our great industry. It still surprises me how many people I talk to at careers markets who have …
Dennis Mowers is set to make a significant impact at BTME 2024, in a new stand position, taking place at the Harrogate Convention Centre from January 23 to 25. Positioned at Stand 216, the company will be showcasing its innovative E-Series range—a game-changer in the world of turf management machinery. Dennis Mowers is set to …