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Walking the Fairways is back in 2024 and what better way to do it than to give you an update as to just what is happening in Hobart, Tasmania after my recent trip there.
Come with me as I give you a glimpse into some of the newest golf course projects happening in Australia, along with a couple of local stalwart courses of Hobart that are worth visiting when you're in town!
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
People and places mentioned in this podcast:
7 Mile Beach Golf Course
Royal Hobart Golf Club
Llanherne Golf Club
Arm End Golf Course
Mat Goggin on The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast
Clayton Devries Pont
OCM Golf Design
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Richard Forsyth leads the team that maintain one of the greatest golf facilities on Earth, The Royal Melbourne Golf Club!
From a farming background on the outskirts of Melbourne, a young Richard took an opportunity as a apprentice greenkeeper at Riversdale Golf Club in Melbourne. He quickly acquired the taste for golf greenkeeping which included the overall landscape of the site and not just the turf.
A couple of appointments at golf resorts along the Murray River, including his first posting as a Superintendent, would set Richard up for the appointment as Superintendent at The Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne's famed Sandbelt region.
Richard's experience gained thus far in his career was becoming extensive and he was at home leading the team at Metro. However, when the seat was vacated at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Richard threw his hat in the ring and ultimately was bestowed the responsibility to hold the keys and lead the team of maintaining the hallowed MacKenzie/Russell designed 36 hole facility just as the 2011 Presidents Cup was knocking on the door!
Join with me as we ride with Richard throughout his greenkeeping journey before things get detailed and interesting as we talk about the inner workings of maintaining the Royal Melbourne golf courses. We discuss history, architecture, green firmness, the art and majesty of non uniform turf surfaces, philosophy of turf maintenance, and vegetation. We also discuss how Royal Melbourne is the sum of greater than its parts, and how, like that famous line out of the great Aussie movie The Castle, sometimes "it's the vibe" that is the indefinable quality of Royal Melbourne!
People and places mentioned in this podcast:
The Royal Melbourne Golf Club
Riversdale Golf Club
Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort
Murray Downs Golf & Country Club
The Metropolitan Golf Club
Alister MacKenzie
Mick Morcom & Claude Crockford
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Killara Golf Club is celebrating 125 years in 2024!
We pick up the Killara Golf Club story in 1932. This second part of the podcast sees the club navigate their way through the challenging time after the clubhouse has been gutted by fire. The Second World War has an impact on both the club and Australia, and moving into the 1960's the club was looking to upgrade the golf course with architect Commander John Harris.
Along with learning about the continued history of the golf club, this second part of the episode brings in a number of personal insights from the recent history of the golf club with a number of guests joining me throughout the story. These guests allow us to understand and see what goes on deep inside the golf club and just how Killara is functioning as a club and looking to move forward and plan for the future.
As we come to the completion of Killara Golf Club's story, I am also joined by Golf Course Architect Harley Kruse. Harley details his thoughts on just what his recent redesign of the golf course has delivered to the club and how it is setting the club and course up for the future.
Come and join me on this final part of this history podcast journey as I continue the deep dive to complete this amazing story of just what makes Killara Golf Club not only one of Sydney's greatest golf treasures, but also one of Australia's!
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
People and places mentioned in this podcast:
Killara Golf Club
NSW Golf Club
Prosper Ellis
Commander John Harris
Harley Kruse
Peter's Ice Cream clubhouse model
This two part podcast episode was a paid project in partnership with Killara Golf Club.
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Killara Golf Club is celebrating 125 years in 2024!
As one of the oldest golf clubs in Australia, Killara began its life in 1899 as Lindfield Golf Club and was also located on a different site than it is today. Only some details are known of the golf club's earliest history and I have set out to try and find some of those missing pieces during this podcast project.
Working with Killara Golf Club on this project, some of what we have been able to discover includes the previously unknown first designers of the original Killara golf course, the beginning of the golf career of one of Australia's greatest ever amateur players, and never before heard details of Dr Alister MacKenzie's course report from 1926.
Add to all of this, I along with you the audience, hear about the evolution of Killara's unique golf course through the various architects that have been involved, learn a bit about the early history of golf in Sydney, and get a broad understanding of just where Killara Golf Club sits within the golf landscape of Sydney.
Come and join me on this two part podcast journey as I deep dive and tell the amazing and previously unknown story of just what makes Killara Golf Club not only one of Sydney's greatest golf treasures, but also one of Australia's!
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
People and places mentioned in this podcast:
Killara Golf Club
Royal Sydney Golf Club
The Australian Golf Club
Newcastle Golf Club
Bondi Golf & Diggers Club
Avondale Golf Club
Carnegie Clark
Dan Soutar
Dr Alister MacKenzie
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Keeper Of The Greens segment of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is brought to you by John Deere Golf. When you work where others play, you need a partner you can trust to keep your course in perfect condition. Find your nearest John Deere dealer at deere.com.au
Ryan Stores comes from humble beginnings growing up on a farm in the Snowy Mountains region of NSW.
After getting a start and completing a greenkeeping apprenticeship on a city golf course in Canberra, Ryan quickly found himself wanting more. A trip to the USA as part of the Ohio State Program gave Ryan everything he was looking for with vast experience in tournament preparation on some of the biggest stages in golf!
Returning to Australia for a period, it wasn't long before Ryan found himself back in the USA after a phone call for a project few could've asked for at the one and only Quail Hollow!
Following his epic adventures to and from the USA, Ryan came back to the bush capital of Australia where he settled into a new position at Royal Canberra Golf Club before the Superintendent's seat became available and he was appointed the role. With a great deal of new work under their belt and on the horizon at Royal Canberra Golf Club, Ryan and his team are well positioned to bring the course to a whole new and exciting standard.
Ryan's career is a steep one and one that shows what you can achieve if you are dedicated and committed at what you do! Come with us on this exciting ride as we hear about Ryan's incredible career, what it's like maintaining a golf course is such a challenging environment, and just where Royal Canberra Golf Club is set to go in the future.
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
People and places mentioned in this podcast:
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Yowani Country Club
Ohio State Program
Quail Hollow Club
The Australian Golf Club
Liberty National Golf Club
Walter Burley Griffin
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Keeper Of The Greens segment of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is brought to you by John Deere Golf. When you work where others play, you need a partner you can trust to keep your course in perfect condition. Find your nearest John Deere dealer at deere.com.au Graeme Andrews is Superintendent of the beautiful Tamborine Mountain Golf Club in the Gold Coast Hinterland of Queensland.
Originally from New Zealand, Graeme learned his greenkeeping trade on cool season grasses on some well known courses. Upon a holiday trip to Queensland, Graeme soon found his new "home" in the warm Queensland temperatures.
After moving to Queensland and few years working outside the industry learning new skills, it wasn't long before greenkeeping was back in his mind and Graeme was back working on a golf course.
Tamborine Mountain Golf Club has a unique golf course, very different from the resort and high quality warm season turf surfaces the Golf Coast region is known for.
Along with detailing his career, Graeme gives us an insight into the golf course at Tamborine Mountain, some of the challenges they've faced recently, along with some course upgrades and Koalas all in his own jovial and light hearted way.
Come and enjoy a fun ride on the Scenic Rim!
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
People and places mentioned in this podcast:
Tamborine Mountain Golf Club
Sanctuary Cove Golf & Country Club
Kooralbyn Valley Golf Course
Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary
Elanora Country Club
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Keeper Of The Greens segment of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is brought to you by John Deere Golf. When you work where others play, you need a partner you can trust to keep your course in perfect condition. Find your nearest John Deere dealer at deere.com.au
For the very first time, we're heading to the Northern Territory!
Jimmy Downes is Head Greenkeeper of the local nine hole golf course in downtown Humpty Doo, outside Darwin. Yes, you heard me right, Humpty Doo. This nine hole golf course might have a unique name, and be located in a unique part of Australia, but it's nothing compared to Jimmy's unique greenkeeping career path.
Leaving school early would see Jimmy finding horticulture where he made the most of it. Studying and gaining plenty of knowledge in horticulture saw Jimmy looking for work without much luck before he was given an opportunity in a very different place!
Taking the bull by the horns, this opportunity quickly became Jimmy's big adventure! Working on a golf course in a far away wonderland, Jimmy soon found himself at this new home for many years. Taking up the game of golf and enjoying the sport at his new home, many years would pass when things changed and he was looking for work again.
A stint outside greenkeeping for a few years soon had Jimmy thinking of golf and sports turf again, and it wasn't long before Humpty Doo just happened to be the right fit at the right time!
You're sure to enjoy this wild, and at times left field adventure, as we learn about golf and greenkeeping in the NT along with just how big Australia really is!
People and places mentioned in this podcast:
Humpty Doo & Rural Area Golf Club
Humpty Doo Greenkeeper
Humpy Doo
Groote Eylandt
Alyangula Golf Club
Gove Golf Club
Royal Pines Resort
7 Mile Beach Golf Course
Lawntips - Ben Sims
Finding Fairways Australia
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Inside The Greenkeepers Shed is a behind the scenes look into just what is involved in preparing a golf course and is broken down in a way for every day people to understand.
This episode I interview Superintendent of Cranbourne Golf Club, Nico Douglas, and we chat about his tournament preparation experience as a volunteer team member preparing for LIV Golf Adelaide earlier in the year at The Grange Golf Club.
Nico discusses his reasons behind wanting to be part of the team and also just why he believes it is a great opportunity for any greenkeeper to experience.
If you want to get an inside peek into tournament preparation, or are thinking about applying to be a volunteer greenkeeper at a tournament, you'll want to listen to this one!
People and Places mentioned in this podcast:
Nico Douglas - Superintendent Cranbourne Golf Club
Cranbourne Golf Club
Volunteer for LIV Golf Adelaide
Rowan Daymond - Superintendent The Grange Golf Club
The Grange Golf Club
LIV Golf Adelaide 2025
The Australian Open
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Keeper Of The Greens segment of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is sponsored by John Deere Golf. When you work where others play, you need a partner you can trust to keep your course in perfect condition. Find your nearest John Deere dealer here at deere.com.au
Matthew Bailey may not have the experience of someone that has worked an numerous courses, but he more than makes up for it on the two courses he has worked at!
Matthew's early greenkeeping career saw him learning under two highly respected superintendents where he would experience course construction and a new course build from scratch. Quickly climbing the ranks it wasn't long before he would become Superintendent at Lynwood. An amalgamation soon after taking the reins and a few years working as Superintendent soon saw an offer of a senior management role inside the clubhouse. A pandemic and consecutive floods during one of the wettest periods on record had Matthew learning on the run and thinking outside the box in many ways to help make Lynwood a great community club as well as a great golf facility.
A greenkeeper at heart, the golf course has always been the centre of Matthew's thoughts, and it wasn't long before he was back outside leading the team and maintaining the golf course in the hands on role he loves yet again.
This is a fun yarn that has a bit for everyone. Strap yourself in for a ride that experiences everything without going anywhere.
You hit 'em clean, we'll keep 'em green!
People and places mentioned in this podcast:
Lynwood Golf & Country Club
Wallacia Golf Club
Penrith Panthers Leagues Club
NSW Floods 2022
TPC Deere Run
John Deere Classic
Castle Hill RSL Group
IGA Blaxland
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Fraser Brown might not be someone you've heard of in Australian greenkeeping before, but he will be after you listen to his story in this interview.
Lake Karrinyup Country Club is often considered one of, if not, the best golf course Western Australia has to offer. Designed by Alex Russell, Australian design partner of Alister MacKenzie, it is located on a unique site in Perth's northern suburbs. For nearly the past 8 years Fraser has lead the maintenance team as Superintendent of this wonderful golf course, preserving its unique qualities and retaining its proud place in Australian golf. Fraser's journey to becoming Superintendent at Lake Karrinyup could be considered as unique the course itself. A Scotsman growing up in an area the rest of us might consider golf heaven, Fraser found his early calling, before taking a path less travelled (possibly by no one ever before) to eventually landing in Australia and maintaining turf in one of Australia's most unique locations!
If this story doesn't show you just where greenkeeping can take you around the world, then nothing will. Come and join Fraser and I as we learn about the wild west and other far flung corners of the globe.
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
People and places mentioned in this podcast:
Lake Karrinyup Country Club
Kalgoorlie Golf Course
Carnoustie Golf Links
Alex Russell
Dr Alister MacKenzie
Golf Course Superintendents Association of Western Australia
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First Walking The Faiways for 2024 and I've got a few things to bring to you.
Come with me as I keep you informed with what's happening on golf courses around Australia with updates as to who is changing their course, which courses have architects starting new work and what has generally been happening around the country. The only place where you will get a huge insight from the inner working of Australian golf courses!
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
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We need your help now, time is running out!
Moore Park Golf Course in Sydney is at an important junction in its long history as a public golf course. Moore Park Golf Course was a golf course that from its very inception was built as a gateway to the sport of golf for the working class of Sydney. Those who could not afford an entry into the private exclusive clubs that were being built in the surrounding areas. A copy if you like, of how golf was accessed by those of the old country, Scotland.
Recently, pressure to retain 18 holes of golf at Moore Park has been brought to a head, when late last year the NSW Government announced its intention to repurpose approximately half of the golf course space for other outdoor activities which does not include golf.
Join me on this episode as I phone in a friend with one of the leaders of the campaign to save Moore Park Golf Course, Jared Kendler. Jared is a very passionate nearby resident of the Moore Park Golf Course and a regular player of the course. Listen as we take a very deep dive into what is at stake for the Moore Park Golf Course and its long history that began as the very first iteration of a public golf course in Australia way back in 1910. We also wade through the details that are sometimes overlooked when discussing Moore Park Golf Course and why we believe its very much worth saving and participating in the fight to save it as 18 holes.
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You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
Important links to help save Moore Park Golf Course:Save Moore Park Golf Course
Centennial Parklands - Have Your Say on the Future of Moore Park South
Survey: Share Your Ideas - Moore Park South
The Future of Moore Park South - Discussion Paper
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Ever thought "Hey, someone should build a golf course over there!" Well, that's exactly what touring professional golfer Mat Goggin thought many years ago of an area of land at 7 Mile Beach in Hobart, Tasmania.
If you're into golf then you've probably heard something about the new golf course being built at 7 Mile Beach. If not, that's ok, because I'm about to load you up full of sand! And by sand, I mean information about the 7 Mile Beach golf course as I spend some time with Mat Goggin, the driving force behind one of the most exciting golf course construction projects in Australia.
Join Mat Goggin and I as we discuss just how much time, effort and work is involved in building a world class public access golf course from scratch. Mat is very open as we dive not only into the moments that spawned the idea of building a golf course at 7 Mile Beach, but also the passion he is putting into this project and what he wants it to become.
This podcast you are sure to enjoy no matter how much you think you already know about 7 Mile Beach!
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
People and places mentioned in this podcast:
7 Mile Beach Golf Course
7 Mile Beach Instagram account
7 Mile Beach Golf Shop
Mat Goggin (Wiki Profile)
Lindy Goggin - One of The Greats (by David Newbery) Inside Golf - 27th May 2016
Clayton DeVries Pont (CDP)
Barnbougle
Royal Melbourne Golf Club
2009 Open Championship Turnberry
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This episode of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is proudly brought to you by Colin Campbell Chemicals. Click on their name and it will take you straight to their website for more information or simply go to www.campbellchemicals.com.auThis was fun! This episode was recorded LIVE at the annual Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) Conference in Adelaide at the turf trade show booth of this podcast episode sponsor Colin Campbell Chemicals. Nadeem and I had a lot of fun at the conference recording this one which also gave me the opportunity to grab a few of the superstars of turf to sit down on the couch for a brief chat as they walked past. I sit down with a broad mix of guests for a few great chats about the conference and the greenkeeping industry.
Settle into that seat of yours, turn down the background noise and lets have a good time.
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
People & Places mentioned in this podcast:
Colin Campbell Chemicals
The ASTMA
Royal Perth Golf Club
Te Arai Links
Dr Jim Brosnan
Terrey Hills Golf & Country Club
NSWGCA
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Keeper Of The Greens is proudly brought to you by Colin Campbell Chemicals. Click on their name or go to and it will take you straight to their website for more information or simply go to www.campbellchemicals.com.au
Rowan Daymond is a Superintendent that has just experienced what it's like to LIV through being the host of a major tournament. (See what I did there?!)
Rowan's greenkeeping career began from humble beginnings in a small regional town along the mighty Murray River. Playing golf with his Grandfather as a young boy, Rowan would grow up to enjoy the game of golf along with getting a start as a greenkeeper on the local golf course of his home town of Coomealla. A move to the South Australian capital Adelaide would see Rowan gain significant experience under the guidance of a very well respected Superintendent before taking a break to travel to the UK. Rowan's career restarted back in Adelaide where he would begin his long relationship with The Grange Golf Club over a couple of stints including a rebuild.
Fast forward to today and Rowan leads a large team maintaining the largest golf facility in Adelaide at The Grange Golf Club which has just finished playing host to the very first LIV tournament held in Australia.
Sit down and grab a drink for this one as Rowan gives us an insight into what it was like hosting the newest version of tournament golf in the world. He also puts The Grange on your bucket list of courses to play as we explore just what make The Grange, The Grange.
Don't forget to join both Nadeem, from the sponsor of this podcast episode Colin Campbell Chemicals, and I at this year's ASTMA Conference in Adelaide, June 19 - 22. Don't forget you can register for free to enter the trade show by clicking this link https://www.astma.com.au/conference/trade-show-visitor-registration/
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
Places Mentioned in this podcast:
The Grange Golf Club
Coomealla Golf Club
Kooyonga Golf Club
Royal Adelaide Golf Club
Murray Downs Golf Resort
The Castle Course, St Andrews
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Walking The Fairways segment is here along with some news from what's happening on golf courses around Australia including the NT for something new. I also give you my take on the whole LIV/PGAT/EUROPGAT! So much going on but I just had to throw my thoughts in there this time around.
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
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Keeper Of The Greens is proudly brought to you by Colin Campbell Chemicals. Click on their name or go to and it will take you straight to their website for more information or simply go to www.campbellchemicals.com.auRecorded LIVE in the Maintenance Facility at Pennant Hills Golf Club.
Liam Ash could easily be confused with someone twice his age if you looked only at his list of places worked or had a conversation with him about greenkeeping, such is his level of experience and knowledge. But this well experienced young man now holds the keys to the castle, as he puts it, as Superintendent at one of Sydney's premier golf clubs, Pennant Hills Golf Club.
My conversation with Liam takes us through three states on the east coast of Australia, looking after turf grasses across the whole spectrum that grow in hot climates all the way to very cold. Liam started mowing grass at a very young age and it wasn't long before he began his greenkeeping career on the first rung like all of us, as an apprentice. Hard work and determination put Liam on a path to working for some of the best people in the industry before turning his hand to maintaining turf on private golf holes for some of Sydney's more wealthy people, before golf course greenkeeping called out his name again. This second stint came with a more hardened greenkeeper, one that could hold his own with the best at still quite a young age.
You're really going to enjoy this interview I have with Liam hearing about his broad experience gained in such a short space of time. Pennant Hills Golf Club itself is turning 100 this year and is soon to embark on a redesign which Liam gives us some insight on. There's lots in this one so come and join me for some fun as Liam and I chat with some unexpected noises in the background!
Don't forget to join both Nadeem, from the sponsor of this podcast episode Colin Campbell Chemicals, and I at this year's ASTMA Conference in Adelaide, June 19 - 22.
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
Places Mentioned in this podcast:
Pennant Hills Golf Club
Brookwater Golf & Country Club
Barnbougle
Cape Wickham Golf Links
Monash Country Club
Killara Golf Club
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Ok, so here it is, my opinion piece on LIV Golf Adelaide!
Many of you have been wondering what I thought of LIV Golf Adelaide after my huge day trip from Sydney. I'm sure you've already listened to other podcasts and read articles about it, so to add to your understanding and even to your experience, here are my views and thoughts on the whole shabang!
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green.
Oh and don't forget to leave a review so more people can find and enjoy The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast just like you.
This episode of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is sponsored by - The Social Media Birdie
If you need someone to take your social media and digital presence to the next level, look no further than The Social Media Birdie. We have the expertise to bring your social media and digital assets to life and engage your audience like never before. With a team that has industry experience in both digital marketing and golf, we're better than par!
Visit our website www.thesocialmediabirdie.com.au
Places mentioned in this podcast:
The Grange Golf Club
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Ok, so here it is! I finally managed to put this one together after recording it at the start of the year.
Metropolitan Golf Club holds a very special place in the heart of Australian golf. A host of multiple major tournaments throughout its history, Metro as it's affectionately known, is on most peoples bucket list and that of many professional players around the world.
Superintendent John Mann has only been at the club for a relatively short time, but as you will hear through his intelligent comments, is more than ready to take Metro to the next level. Come with us as we dive deep into the detail of Metro and unearth what is at the beating heart of one of Australia's finest golf courses as we also learn a bit about John Mann and what he brings to the table as a Superintendent with a great mind for history, agronomy and a level of detail that few possess.
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green.
Oh and don't forget to leave a review so more people can find and enjoy The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast just like you.
This episode of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is sponsored by - The Social Media Birdie
If you need someone to take your social media and digital presence to the next level, look no further than The Social Media Birdie. We have the expertise to bring your social media and digital assets to life and engage your audience like never before. With a team that has industry experience in both digital marketing and golf, we're better than par!
Visit our website www.thesocialmediabirdie.com.au
Places mentioned in this podcast:
Metropolitan Golf Club
Royal Melbourne Golf Club
Woodlands Golf Club
Commonwealth Golf Club
Healesville Country Club & Resort
Lonsdale Links
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Happy New Year and it's great to be back!
Starting off 2023 with Walking The Fairways. You have all been such loyal listeners that I've also added a small addition of Walking The Airwaves with some info about how big you've helped make The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast last year.
I've got a big year planned ahead and stay tuned for my new website coming out very soon where there will be more information for you to enjoy.
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
- Visa fler
