Episodes
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!
Published 04/14/24
Published 04/14/24
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,...
Published 03/31/24
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...
Published 09/12/23
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...
Published 06/29/23
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...
Published 06/13/23
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!
Published 06/08/23
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...
Published 06/01/23
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...
Published 05/09/23
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...
Published 03/19/23
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!
Published 01/01/23
This podcast episode is proudly sponsored by Colin Campbell Chemicals. Click their name or visit their website to find out how they can help you protect your turf - www.campbellchemicals.com.au Something very different for me and you on this episode. I was invited to record live at the Colin Campbell Chemicals - Poa Forum held at Woodlands Golf Club on Melbourne's famed Sandbelt where two speakers were going to present loads of information about, you guessed it, Poa. Dr Jim Brosnan from...
Published 11/03/22
Keeper Of The Greens 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. Tim Warren may be kicking goals left, right and centre as Superintendent at Glenelg Golf Club, but he's also worked at a number of golf courses prior to this position, many of which you may never have heard of. Tim grants me, and you as the audience, an open invitation into his extensive greenkeeping career which saw him leave...
Published 10/27/22
Campbell's Corner is a podcast segment with my sponsor of the podcast Colin Campbell Chemicals. www.campbellchemicals.com.au This installment of Campbell's Corner has Nadeem passing over some of his best resources. Where you can find more information about the the science of the turf industry and a way for you to learn more in your own time. We look at a number of book titles which are Nadeem's favourites. We also look into websites and social media groups, along with some of Nadeem's...
Published 10/20/22
Keeper Of The Greens 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.  When it comes to golf, Canberra doesn't always come to mind first. We often think of Parliament House and politicians. Whilst there may not be many golf courses in Canberra, there are certainly some good ones and Federal Golf Club is one of those!  Pete Dunn is Director of Agronomy & Facilities at Federal Golf Club. Growing...
Published 10/14/22
Dan Soutar was one of the founding fathers of golf in Australia. Emigrating to Australia in 1903 from Scotland, Soutar quickly established himself as one of the best golfers in the country and it wasn't long before he also turned his hand to golf course design for a number of clubs on the east coast of the country. This story is a golf course/club biography of sorts and is centred around one of the golf courses that Soutar designed in the early 1900's, talking about its life from inception...
Published 10/06/22
Keeper Of The Greens 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. Don;t forget to click here https://poaforum.floktu.com/ to buy your ticket to join the Poa Forum at Woodlands Golf Club in Melbourne on 25th October 2022. Broome Golf Club is unique and it is remote. It has plenty wonderful wildlife in a quintessential Aussie setting and it's maintenance team is led by Superintendent Jason...
Published 09/28/22
Keeper Of The Greens 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. Click here to find out more about the products mentioned in the podcast Ad - Lonhro Herbicide and Stature herbicide Pat Wilson is Pambula born and bred! It's in his veins and he's proud to say it. So when you hear him talk about George Bush, The White House, President's Cup and Wimbledon, you could be forgiven for thinking he's...
Published 09/09/22
This could quite possibly be the most important podcast interview I've done! Monina Gilbey is the Biodiversity Manager at Glenelg Golf Club in Adelaide, South Australia. Her role in part entails maintaining and managing the out of play areas of the golf course which includes both the flora and fauna of the overall golf course land. Glenelg Golf Club as a whole, have committed to a sustainable future in maintaining the golf course land and part of that is the backing of Monina and...
Published 09/03/22
Keeper Of The Greens 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. It's time to go to the Melbourne Sandbelt, to a place you may or may not have heard of before for this segment of Keeper Of The Greens. Keysborough Golf Club is my next stop and Superintendent Nick Launer is my guest on the podcast for this episode. Nick grew up in regional Victoria where the local golf club, Neangar Park, was...
Published 08/26/22
Thanks to The Society of Australian Golf Course Architects, The Design Brief has expanded! The new Design Brief kicks off with me interviewing Australian Golf Course Architect Ben Davey from Contour Golf. Ben has a wealth of knowledge and experience that began with working on some of the best new golf courses in Victoria during his early career, and then on some amazing new golf course projects overseas. Getting a start in the golf architecture industry from an incredibly left field meeting...
Published 08/17/22
Now here is a story that is worth listening to! The Aussie Golf History segment is about the golf courses and personalities that have played are do play an important part in the golf history of Australia. I always try my best to give you stories that you may not have heard of before. I am joined by Paul Carter for this podcast segment. Paul is the Chairman of The Society of Kameruka Golfers and I want to talk with him to tell you all about the rediscovery of the Kameruka Golf Course by Paul...
Published 08/07/22
Keeper Of The Greens 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. Lance Knox got into greenkeeping a little bit later than most. That doesn't mean to say that he has less professional drive than others, quite the contrary. After listening to Lance and hearing his story I think you'll struggle to find someone more passionate and who enjoys their job and career more!  This is a great story that...
Published 08/03/22
It's that time again for Walking the Fairways where I endeavour to keep you up to date and excited about what is going on at golf courses around Australia. Plenty happening as always so come along with me for the walk and this time I start off with a golf course I'm almost certain you've never heard of! You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
Published 07/31/22
Keeper Of The Greens 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. This conversation is as spectacular as Hamilton Island Golf Course itself! Superintendent Brad Hole just may have one of the most incredible greenkeeping jobs in all of Australia! Join us on this wonderful greenkeeping adventure as Brad lets us in on his tropical career that begins somewhat accidentally starting work on a golf...
Published 07/20/22