The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast Steve Smith
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The podcast to listen to if you want to know everything there is about Australian golf courses, greenkeeping and architecture so you can get more out of your game!
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EP.86 Walking The Fairways & LIV Adelaide Update
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!
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EP.85 Save Moore Park Golf Course - Jared Kendler
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.
The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is sponsored by The Social Media Birdie. If you're a golf club, golf course or business in the golf industry, then The Social Media Birdie is who you need to look after your social and digital media for you. Check them out by clicking here The Social Media Birdie
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 -
EP.84 The Board Room - Mat Goggin (7 Mile Beach Golf Course)
The Board Room segment of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is sponsored by The Social Media Birdie. If you're a golf club, golf course or business in the golf industry, then The Social Media Birdie is who you need to look after your social and digital media for you. Check them out by clicking here The Social Media Birdie
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
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EP.83 Recorded Live at The ASTMA Conference in Adelaide
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.au
This 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
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EP.82 Keeper Of The Greens - Rowan Daymond (The Grange Golf Club)
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
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EP.81 Walking The Fairways - Golf But Not As We Know It!
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!