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Vale - Garry O’Dwyer

With sadness we share the passing of Garry O’Dwyer who was a lively member of the NZ Golf Greenkeepers Assn back in the day, and a former Head Greenkeeper at Manawatu, Wellington, and Trentham Camp GC.

He was an identity in Wellington and was seen at many conferences.

Garry’s sons were all greenkeepers too.
Wayne, RIP  - Te Puke GC
Shaun – Whakatane GC
Darren - Martinborough GC

Our condolence to Garry’s family and friends at this sad time.

Link to Garry’s Obituray if you would like to leave a message for family https://www.legacy.com/nz/obituaries/thepost-nz/name/garry-o-dwyer-obituary?id=62193352%26utm_source%3Dfacebook%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3Dobitshare

Future Turf Managers Initiative (FTMI) - Applications Open for 2026/2027

Applications are now officially open for the 2026/27 Future Turf Managers' Initiative (FTMI).

The popular industry-leading professional development program, sponsored by Jacobsen, is a free program for ASTMA and NZGCSA members supporting the next generation of sports turf managers looking to take their career to the next level.

The FTMI is delivered in a hybrid format with online modules starting later this year and culminating in a two-and-a-half day face-to-face program in Melbourne in March 2027.

The FTMI has been designed to provide practical tools and guidance, to help candidates pursue their career aspirations through a professional development course.

Across both online and in-person presentations, discussions and workshops, FTMI participants will delve into the above subjects with the sessions presented by a wide variety of expert keynote speakers and industry leaders. All FTMI delegates will be mentored by experienced sports turf management industry professionals, many of whom are past graduates of the program. 

See our FTMI page for more information, the criteria and process - please note that applications need to be made via the application form on the ASTMA website or you can do so via this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FTMI2027

Applications close 5pm (AEST) Monday 14 September.

Unsung Heroes - A History of Golf Course Greenkeeping in New Zealand

A history of golf course greenkeeping written by Mike Finlayson. The book takes you from when golf was first introduced into New Zealand and through the decades with the evolvement of greenkeeping over the years to the present.

Past and present Greenkeepers share their careers, stories and memories. The book also features a chapter written by the late Nigel Lloyd on golf course machinery and equipment.

To order a copy please fill in the below form and we will contact you to get your book to you.

Each copy is $25 and includes postage in NZ.

Our thanks and gratitude goes to Mike Finlayson for the idea, concept, research and all his time taken to put all this history down on paper. Also thanks to anyone and everyone who contributed, offered advice, encouragement and their memories!

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