We were lucky enough to have our very own Christina Wilson participate in the 2025 Women in Turf Program. Christina is one of six other female volunteer turf managers that were given the opportunity to gain some invaluable tournament experience preparing Cobram Barooga Golf Club for the recent PGA Australia – Webex Players Series. This program, supported by John Deere, Envu, and the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA), is all about creating career pathways, building support networks, and encouraging greater female participation.
Under the guidance of Corey Clark from John Deere and Terry Vogel, superintendent at Cobram, Christina gained some valuable experience despite her background in horticulture, conservation and land management. The 43°C heat and 5 am starts made for a challenging yet rewarding experience with the opportunity to gain hands on experience about tasks such as fairway mowing, bunker maintenance, irrigation, and using POGO moisture technology. In addition to the practical work, the program included a range of memorable activities. These featured a women’s golfing clinic, industry panel discussions, a barbecue dinner on the Murray Darling River, and opportunities to meet inspiring individuals like Dylan Alcott and actor Travis Fimmel.
What a great experience and Green by Nature is proud to have been a part of this for the third consecutive year. This program is a shining example of how industry initiatives can foster skills, confidence, and connections, leaving a lasting impact on participants and the wider community. Of course, initiatives like this contribute to Green by Nature’s experience in sports turf management.