EP.88 Keeper Of The Greens - Matthew Bailey (Lynwood Golf & Country Club)

Keeper Of The Greens segment of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is sponsored by John Deere Golf. When you work where others play, you need a partner you can trust to keep your course in perfect condition. Find your nearest John Deere dealer here at deere.com.au Matthew Bailey may not have the experience of someone that has worked an numerous courses, but he more than makes up for it on the two courses he has worked at! Matthew's early greenkeeping career saw him learning under two highly respected superintendents where he would experience course construction and a new course build from scratch. Quickly climbing the ranks it wasn't long before he would become Superintendent at Lynwood. An amalgamation soon after taking the reins and a few years working as Superintendent soon saw an offer of a senior management role inside the clubhouse. A pandemic and consecutive floods during one of the wettest periods on record had Matthew learning on the run and thinking outside the box in many ways to help make Lynwood a great community club as well as a great golf facility. A greenkeeper at heart, the golf course has always been the centre of Matthew's thoughts, and it wasn't long before he was back outside leading the team and maintaining the golf course in the hands on role he loves yet again. This is a fun yarn that has a bit for everyone. Strap yourself in for a ride that experiences everything without going anywhere. You hit 'em clean, we'll keep 'em green! People and places mentioned in this podcast: Lynwood Golf & Country Club Wallacia Golf Club Penrith Panthers Leagues Club NSW Floods 2022 TPC Deere Run John Deere Classic Castle Hill RSL Group IGA Blaxland