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Kate Rainsbury is relatively young in the greenkeeping industry. However, what she may lack in experience she more than makes up for with passion and energy about her chosen career of greenkeeping.

As a young golfer at The Dunes Golf Club on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, Kate was looking for work, pocket money as a teenager. She got her first job working maintaining the golf carts and working in the clubhouse and driving range before an opportunity to become an apprentice greenkeeper fronted her. Covid was taking hold and the opportunity for full time work and not going to university was a real option. Kate took hold of the greenkeeping apprenticeship and ran with it. She ran with it to the point where she is now not only fully qualified as a greenkeeper, but has also recently landed herself a position as 3IC at the nearby established Sorrento Golf Club and is completing her Diploma studies.

Yes, Kate is quickly showing the greenkeeping industry that she is not only a passionate individual that loves her job, but also someone who is looking to climb the ranks to one achieving her goal of becoming a Superintendent of her very own golf course!

Join me as Kate takes us on the ride of her career from humble beginnings to working at one of Victoria's highly regarded golf clubs in a leadership role. This conversation is sure to motivate you and you will feel Kate's passion through the conversation. This is one young greenkeeper that we will all be hearing more about in the near future!

You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!

People and places mentioned in this podcast:

John Deere Golf - Women in Turf Program⁠

⁠2025 Women in Turf Initiative

Sorrento Golf Club

The Dunes Golf Links

Victorian Golf Course Superintendents Association (VGCSA)

Cobram Barooga Golf Club⁠

⁠Webex Player Series Murray River

Tara Iti Golf Links

Te Arai Links

Walking the Fairways is the news segment of the podcast where I keep you up to date with happenings on golf courses around Australia including who is doing redesign works, new construction updates, which golf clubs are improving their golf courses, and any new architecture updates.

On this episode I make a announcement of something new that I'm supporting in 2025 that we need your help with, and I also have friend of the podcast Nadeem join me to give you an update on a new resource that is available to the greenkeeping industry.

Come along with me as we traverse the country and get you up to date!

People, places and things mentioned in this podcast:

For the book - Biology and Integrated Management of Turfgrass Disease, send an email to Nadeem directly at zreikat@campbellchemicals.com.au

Behind the Turf Podcast

John Deere Women in Turf Program

Webex Players Series

Cobram Barooga Golf Club

The Western Australian Golf Club

Royal Fremantle Golf Club

Wanneroo Golf Club

Busselton Golf Club

Mollymook Hill Top Golf Course

Mallacoota Golf Club

Maleny Golf Club

Lakelands Golf Club

Kyneton Golf Club

Strathallan Golf Club

Hanse Golf Course Design

MacKenzie & Ebert Design

Crafter + Mogford Golf Strategies

Ryan Van Der Veen Design

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

There aren't many people who can say they have worked at the one place for nearly 40 years, and there are less people that can say they've worked at the one golf club for nearly 40 years! Idris Evans is one of those very few people that CAN say they have!

Idris is Superintendent at The Western Australian Golf Club in Perth, WA. From a cricket loving background Idris found his way into golf greenkeeping as it was a job that gave him time to practice his cricket at a young age. Growing up in Darwin Idris made the move to Perth to further his potential cricket career before making the decision that cricket would only be a passionate hobby and greenkeeping would be his chosen career path.

Entering the greenkeeping industry at a young age, Idris would soon become a passionate and loyal team member of The Western Australian Golf Club where he would climb his way through the ranks, being mentored by some of the best in the west, before staking his claim in the role of Superintendent when the seat became available. His time as Superintendent began with a couple of significant projects on course which most people won't get to experience in their careers. As a passionate leader, Idris has built a passionate team at the WAGC which has helped produce a high quality golf facility with passionate members that punches above its weight given the smaller size of the golf course compared to it more well known neighbours.

Join with me for a great convo linking the east and west coasts over the phone as we dive into a remarkable greenkeeping career and get an insight into The Western Australian Golf Club.

You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!

People and places mentioned in this podcast:

John Deere Golf - Women in Turf Program

2025 Women in Turf Initiative

The Western Australian Golf Club

Mount Lawley Golf Club

Lake Karrinyup Country Club

Joondalup Resort

Royal Perth Golf Club

The Vines Resort

The Cut Golf Club

Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club

Cobram Barooga Golf Club

Webex Player Series Murray River