Ben Hammond
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dedicated turf management professional with 3+ years experience at Kingston Heath Golf Club, excelling in the use of turf care equipment and heavy machinery as well as an understanding of various irrigation systems. A proven ability to enhance plant health through effective chemical handling and collaboration with team members, ensuring optimal playing conditions. Committed to achieving high standards in turf care and facility management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Greenkeeper
Kingston Heath golf club
Melbourne , VIC
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained green areas by mowing, trimming, and edging grass regularly.
- Assisted in the application of fertilizers and pesticides for optimal plant health.
- Operated and performed routine maintenance on landscaping equipment effectively.
- Monitored irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of turf and plants.
- Collaborated with team members to prepare golf courses for daily play.
- Learned safety protocols and best practices for chemical handling procedures.
- Operated various machines to cut grass and maintain other features of golf courses.
- Repaired irrigation systems and performed regular maintenance on sprinklers.
- Set up courses each day by changing cups, putting out flags and emptying trash.
- Raked bunkers, re-shaped sand traps, removed debris from greens.
Turf wicket curator
Box hill cricket club
Melbourne , VIC
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared and managed turf wickets for matches and trainings
- Collaborated with team members to maintain club facilities and equipment.
- Participated in regular meetings to discuss operations and feedback.
Education
Certificate 3/4 Sports Turf Management - Sports Turf Management
Holmesglen TAFE
Melbourne , Vic 07.2022 - 08.2025
Operate And Maintain Chainsaw Certificate - Operate And Maintain Chainsaws
Holmesglen TAFE
09.2024 - 09.2024
Whitefriars College
Melbourne , VicSkills
- Turf management
- Equipment maintenance
- Irrigation systems
- Chemical handling
- Team collaboration
- Hand tools proficiency
- Plant identification
- Heavy machinery operation
- Soil analysis
- Pesticide handling
- Fertilizer application
- Pest control
- Drainage systems
- Integrated pest management
- Attention to detail
- Herbicide application
- Fungicide application
- Insecticide application
Accomplishments
- Apprentice greenkeeper of the year 2023
- 2022 Australian open
- 2024 Australian open
- 2025 New Zealand open
References
Personal: Hayden Mead
Phone number: +61 3 8558 2700
Email: hayden@kingstonheath.melbourne
Personal: Michael Vozzo
Phone number: 0429061118
Email: Micheal@fertool.com.au
Timeline
Operate And Maintain Chainsaw Certificate - Operate And Maintain Chainsaws
Holmesglen TAFE
09.2024 - 09.2024
Certificate 3/4 Sports Turf Management - Sports Turf Management
Holmesglen TAFE
07.2022 - 08.2025
Greenkeeper
Kingston Heath golf club
03.2022 - Current
Turf wicket curator
Box hill cricket club
08.2021 - 02.2022
Whitefriars College