The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
Jack Flynn, The Perfect Pitch, Curator How did you join the industry? My passion for cricket and helping out at club level with curating was rewarding and another way to be involved in cricket besides playing, got an apprenticeship at a school and went from there. Why you joined the industry? My passion for cricket …
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 …
One of our founding members, Bradley Tennant, secured an opportunity in 2023 to work as a member of support staff on the grounds team for London’s iconic Wembley Stadium. Here, he tells us how he got the job and shares an insight into his daily routine at the largest sports venue in the UK. Wembley …
Why you joined the industry? I fell in love with it through a work studies program in high school when I was 16 years old . Who inspires you? Honestly, anyone in our industry who throws themselves in the deep end to reach their goals. I love it when people in our industry reach out …
Why did you join the industry? After I graduated wanted to emigrate to Australia so ended up working at STRI to get enough points What’s the best thing you’ve learned during your career? Not everyone has commonsense What’s the most difficult challenge you’ve had to face? Dealing death of my father when I was young …
Why did you join the industry? I’ve always been an outdoor person so to work outdoors was an obvious choice to make. The wildlife and nature, all the while being very science-related. Being a greenkeeper allows me to work with my strengths and interests every day. Who inspires you? Probably less of who but what …
Superintendent at Seabright Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club /Team member of IGFH Would you like to start by telling us a bit about yourself? Originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts in the USA. Began my career on golf courses and had the opportunity to work at some amazing facilities in the US and Australia. Currently the superintendent …