EP.80 Keeper Of The Greens - Liam Ash (Pennant Hills Golf Club)

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!

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

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 2009 Open Championship Turnberry

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 NSWGCA

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

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!

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 Recorded 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

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

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

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!