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EP.192 Keeper of the Greens - Hayden Mead (Kingston Heath Golf Club)
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Jun 11, 20261:40:08
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Keeper Of The Greens segment of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is brought to you 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 at deere.com.au
Hayden Mead is the Superintendent of one of Australia's greatest golf courses, Kingston Heath Golf Club.
I made the journey to Kingston Heath to sit down with Hayden in the clubhouse and record our conversation. We discuss his career at length, from starting his greenkeeping career after finishing school and working his way up the ladder to Superintendent.
I'm not going to give anything away with this one other than to say, this is a long journey of only two courses, and you know it ends up at Kingston Heath. We discuss a whole lot including greenkeeping, personal growth, people management, history, vegetation, and tournament hosting, along with the immediate future of Kingston Heath being this year's host of the men's Australian Open and 2028 Presidents Cup!
Slide into a comfy seat, put your ears on and get ready, this is one you don't want to miss!
You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!
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