2000–2001The Oxfordshire Golf Club
I began as a summer intern and quickly earned a full-time position. Working at a tour-caliber facility instilled an attention to detail that stayed with me throughout my career.
My Story
Golf has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.
The places changed. The lessons about people, responsibility and stewardship stayed with me.
South Africa
Where the game became personal.
I grew up in Durban, South Africa, with an early love of the outdoors. My dad was a scratch golfer, and by the time I was eight I was caddying for him, shagging balls and pulling his cart while he played local competitions.
It was there that I learned the rules, etiquette, how to play and, most importantly, the way golf connects people.
The game gave me a connection with my father. The profession later gave me mentors, friendships, opportunity and a responsibility to give something back.
The UK years
The beginning of a professional career.
2000–2001
2001–2009Learning from people and places
Frilford Heath, Clayton House for Sir Jackie Stewart and Radley College broadened my experience—from sustainable greenkeeping to estate management, sports turf and team leadership. Just as important were the professional relationships that endured.
America
A new chapter in Texas.
In March 2009 I joined The University of Texas Golf Club as a Spray Technician. I progressed through the operation to become Senior Assistant Superintendent, learning warm-season turf management and helping lead daily maintenance, tournament preparation and improvement projects.
In 2012 I moved to Omni Barton Creek Resort & Country Club. Superintendent roles across the Fazio Foothills, Lakeside and Coore Crenshaw courses expanded my experience in team development, course improvement, irrigation and renovation.
In 2018 I accepted the Director of Agronomy role with the Alamo City Golf Trail. Public golf gave me a new perspective: consistent conditions matter, but so do access, community, workforce development and stewardship of public assets.
What the journey taught me
People make the difference.
My rugby background taught me that talent alone does not create a team. Trust, accountability, commitment and doing the hard yards for one another do.
Golf course maintenance is no different. Every team includes different experience levels, personalities, strengths and ambitions. Leadership means recognizing those differences and helping people become stronger together.
That idea sits at the heart of Leave It Better.