Put simply, I enjoy meeting people

consists mainly of support and assistance to the greenkeeper/groundsman community in all its forms. Admittedly, Pete does a lot of travelling as part of his role, which isn’t for everyone, and he is the first to acknowledge this, but the positive element is that he gets to travel up and down the country seeing and experiencing some amazing golf clubs and sports grounds and meeting a wealth of turf managers. As I probe about the strenuous travelling, he replies, ”when you love your job, it stops being a job,” he laughed. “It feels like I’m getting paid to see my mates.” This is due, in part, to his networking whilst he worked within the greenkeeper ranks.

Pete is a natural born communicator, and this aspect of his role is one which he not only relishes but thrives on. ”Put simply, I enjoy meeting people,” he explained. ”My role means I get to meet lots of my turf manager colleagues up and down the country every day. This business is all about people, building trust and through honest conversations building respect.” He continued, ”I get great satisfaction from helping turf managers understand the intricacies of key water management fundamentals and how best to use water efficiently, which is number one for me personally.

Pete went on to explain, ”It’s rewarding to be acknowledged as a turf professional, not just an irrigation guy.” He clarified, ”Greenkeepers and groundsmen who know my background, which has been built as working relationships develop, are more comfortable reaching out for a little turf management advice. It’s extremely fulfilling to be able to help and assist colleagues by supporting them in that way. It means that I get to share my experiences and knowledge from all my previous roles and think that it demonstrates that all our paths (or jobs) within the industry are intrinsically linked.”

Article by Phil Helmn.