Episode #26 - Stuart Butler on Overseas Work, Leadership Challenges, & Life Lessons in Turf Management

In this episode, chat to Stuart Butler about his journey into greenkeeping, which started almost by accident and turned into a multi-decade career in sports turf. Stuart shares how a short-term contract at his local golf club became the foundation for working at world-famous courses, his time spending time working overseas, and eventually stepping into head greenkeeping roles. He opens up about the realities of the job, from long days and leadership pressure to the pride of working on two Open Championships at Royal St George’s. Stuart also speaks honestly about pay in the industry, mental wellbeing, and the lessons he’s learned along the way, including his journey to sobriety and what success means to him now as a husband and dad.Stuart's contact details: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stuart.butle...X: https://x.com/stuburts?s=11Email: [email protected] to be featured as a member? Email Brad at [email protected]