Golf - Brits Abroad I arrived in late January 2012. I had some
issues with my visa, which delayed my arrival, but I received great support from Mike (as always) and Brendan Allan, the superintendent at The Hills. Queenstown is stunning. They filmed
scenes from the Lord of the Rings here, so you’ll know what I’m talking about. The golf course itself was the only one I’ve worked at where any hole would be the signature hole at any other course. The owner, Sir Michael Hill, has done a fabulous job in creating a real gem, and the course boasts some of the best views you can imagine. There are also pieces of modern art around the course. For example, at the 18th, there is a Samurai warrior surrounded by over one hundred iron wolves; just one of many visually stunning pieces around the course. When I arrived, the course was preparing
‘All black’ and ready for the New Zealand PGA
are stimping over 14, they are firm as hell and as smooth as silk - you have destroyed my career. I will always strive to produce this standard and never get there.” He just smiled; “how do we make them better?” was his reply. The scary thing was, he was serious! That sort of comment was typical of Bob and the guys I had worked for in the States; they were always looking for perfection.
These guys inspired me to think differently and never rest in my own pursuit of perfection. With my time at Scioto and the States
coming to an end, my next placement was on my mind. I spoke with Mike and we decided on New Zealand, at a course called The Hills in Queenstown on South Island. It holds the NZPGA in March and looks stunning.
for the NZPGA. Brendan and the team had the golf course in great shape. I had already worked on many Tour events, but it’s the little details you pick up that count. The attention to detail was flawless, and I use a few tricks I picked up from Brendan to this day. The tournament was a great success and course conditions were as good as I’d seen. Outside of work, I had the best time too.
Arrowtown, a town just a few miles north east of Queenstown, is like going back in time. Simply put, it is beautiful. There is a pie shop there which makes some of the best pies in the world! I spent my free time running in the
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