ROWAN DAYMOND GRANGE GOLF CLUB
Leadership in the Club industry includes many areas beyond traditional hospitality and Rowan Daymond, Course Superintendent at Grange Golf Club is a perfect example of this. Overseeing the day to day management of 22 course staff, he provides leadership, supervision, training and support for his team. He is responsible for the care and maintenance of the golfing surfaces, developing and implementing course maintenance programs and providing significant input into the Club's strategic and annual business plans. Rowan has gained invaluable insight into all aspects of his trade, beginning at Grange in 2009 as a leading hand, working his way up to his present position. The knowledge gained and skills acquired were supplemented with a 12 month stint in country Victoria where he learned the course superintendent’s role. He then used this experience back at Grange where he took on the role permanently in 2017. Unsurprisingly, the golf Club’s management speak very highly of Rowan: “Rowan has an extremely strong work ethic, engaging personality, well developed interpersonal skills, initiative and a passion for presenting superior golf courses. He is extremely positive, brings a wealth of experience to the role, can
Rowan Daymond, Course Superintendent
solve any problem that arises and has a great relationship with members, staff, colleagues, Committee and suppliers.” I don’t think there’s a single person in SA who is not aware of the event hosted by Grange Golf Club earlier this year: the inaugural LIV Golf Adelaide tournament. April 21-23 saw the Club welcome capacity crowds. With an official
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