The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
Hi my name is Jaxon Thorne and I am currently situated at the Secret Harbour Golf Links in Western Australia having only just completed my studies in Turf Management. I’m 21 years old at the time of writing and love the game of golf. What attracted you to greenkeeping?I’ve played golf for about 8 years …
Hey all I’m jay knowles 25 at the time of writing from Edinburgh massive fan of football and a bit of a petrol head. What attracted you to greenkeeping?I actually wasn’t attracted at all. It wasn’t really something I knew of or thought of. I was put on a work placement for 3 months and …
My names Liam Small I’m a senior greenkeeper at the national golf club in Melbourne, I’ve been in the trade for 15+ years and worked at a number of courses and just love everything about the trade What attracted you to greenkeeping?I’m an outdoors person just love being outdoors and just getting that satisfaction of …
Hi l am Brian Sandalls l live in Sussex on the South coast of England and l work for Sussex Cricket as Senior Groundsman, at Sussex’s academy ground. I have worked for Sussex now for 18 years, on various sites. I have previous experience in golf, football, and a racecourse turf maintenance and during my …
My name is James Swanson, I am 47 years old at the time of writing with a gorgeous wife and 2 amazing kids, daughter Caley-mae nearly 19 and at Uni and son Kiedis 15 and still at school none of which are interested in greenkeeping Right – James Swanson What attracted you to greenkeeping?My main …
My name is Siboniso Patrick Zwane. I’m from the Kingdom of Swaziland in Africa. I’m very new in the profession with just 3 years of experience. I have a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture degree and a New Zealand Certificate of Horticulture (Sports Turf – Level 3). I’m a four-year member of the Golf Course …
Would you like to start by telling us a bit about yourself?My name is Jake Moore from North West of England im 21 and i am the apprentice greenkeeper at my local course. I have been there now about a year and I love it. I would recommend it to anyone who likes the outdoors. What …
Hello all. A little bit about me. My Name is Cathal Browne, I’m 22 at the time of writing from Cork in Ireland and I am an Irish Greenkeeper. I have been in the industry for roughly 3 years. Leading up to my Leaving certificate in Ireland in 2017, I was in a bit of a …
Located on Moray Firth in Scotland, we are taking a look at an IGFH experience between international greenkeeper Yon Yoeun (pictured left) and hiring manager James Swanson (pictured right), and their time together at Cullen Links. Our Danish friends at Roskilde Technical VET College reached out looking for work experience for one of their Greenkeeping …
Meet Yon – He’s been on an internship in Scotland Read More »
Elizabeth Pinnington – Liverpool City Council Apprentice Parks Operative 4th year. I worked in many open space positions including at our first-grade cricket/AFL ground Rosedale Oval for a 6 month stint.We get rotated on our 4-year apprenticeship indenture to experience all areas of Parks and Gardens. Course Studied -Park and Gardens certificate 3 -completed/ Cert 3 …