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Andy Watson

Andy Watson

Apprentice Greenkeeper

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Former turf manager with over a decade of experience on sports grounds, golf courses and race tracks. Now an Outdoor Power Equipment Specialist (Garden & Landscape) @ Milwaukee Tools

  • Education

    • Holmesglen Institute

      2011 - 2014
      Certificate III in Turf Management Horticulture

    • Holmesglen Institute

      2015 - 2017
      Diploma of Sports Turf Management Horticulture

  • Experience

    • Churchill Park Golf Club

      Aug 2011 - Jan 2015
      Apprentice Greenkeeper

      Completed my apprenticeship at Churchill Park. Managed the 9 hole par 3 course in my final year. Was nominated for the VGCSA apprentice of the year and AGCSA apprentice of the year awards based on this work. Was lucky enough to win the VGCSA award.

    • The Eastern Golf Club

      Feb 2015 - Aug 2016
      Greenkeeper

      The Eastern Golf Club moved from their Doncaster site to Yerring in June 2015. Was involved in the grow in of the course. Started my sports turf diploma whilst here.

    • Marvel Stadium

      Aug 2016 - Jun 2020
      Groundsman

      Expanding my skill set from golf to AFL, soccer, cricket and various concerts and events. Completed my diploma whilst here.

    • Carlton Football Club

      Dec 2018 - Jun 2020
      Ground Manager

      1st appointment management role. Training ground for Carlton Football Club. Home ground for Carlton Football Club Womens and VFL affiliate Northern Blues.

    • Pakenham Racing Club

      Jun 2020 - Nov 2022

      • Manager Tracks

        Dec 2021 - Nov 2022

      • Senior Turf Tradesman

        Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

    • Milwaukee Tool

      Nov 2022 - now
      Outdoor Power Equipment Specialist (Garden & Landscape)

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate III - Turf Management

      Holmesglen
      Sept 2014

    • Diploma in Sports Turf Management

      Holmesglen
      Jul 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Andy Watson
      AGCSA Apprentice of the Year Finalist AGCSA Jun 2015
    • Awarded to Andy Watson
      VGCSA Apprentice of the Year VGCSA Apr 2015
    • Awarded to Andy Watson
      3rd year Turf Apprentice of the Year Holmesglen Institute of Tafe Waverly Dec 2014
    • Awarded to Andy Watson
      2nd year Turf Apprentice of the Year Holmesglen Institute of Tafe Waverly Dec 2013