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NIGEL BYWATER

NIGEL BYWATER

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Summary

I am an experienced Golf Course Superintendent having been employed at some of the best golf resorts in the United Kingdom, South of France and Morocco. I am detail-oriented, quality driven and highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges and experiences.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Golf Course and Landscape Consultant

Bywater Consultancy Ltd
01.2018 - Current
  • I created my own consultancy company to oversee Golf de Mogador in Morocco operation on a consultancy basis
  • I have consulted on some large private properties in the South of France.

Director of Greenkeeping

Golf de Mogador
04.2012 - 12.2017
  • I was responsible for all aspects of maintenance of the two golf courses designed by architect Gary Player and landscape areas of the domaine (5-star SOFITEL hotel, 38 privately owned individual villas and all public spaces)
  • Responsible for the re-establishment of 18 hole course and practice facility and oversaw the re-instatement of the 13 hole course
  • Prepared the golf course for 'Pro Golf Tour' and EPD competitions.

Creator and Owner

Luxury Lawns
08.2010 - 04.2012
  • Lawn care company that specialized in the maintenance operations required to maintain lawns at the highest level on the Côte D'Azur

Golf Course Superintendent

Terre Blanche Golf Club
01.2002 - 03.2010
  • Employed by the owner to oversee the construction of the 36 hole project in the South of France
  • On completion of construction I was then responsible for the grown in period, establishment and maintenance of the two golf courses and extensive practice facilities
  • The project was at the time the run by Four Seasons Hotels so all my maintenance staff and practices needed to be to the highest standard

Assistant Golf Course Manager

The Wisley Golf Club
06.1994 - 12.2001
  • Responsible for the daily operation and assisted the Golf Course Manager in the management of the maintenance operation at this 27 hole Robert Trent Jones Jnr.
  • A very private club, open only to members and their guests. The Wisley is still one of the bench marks of quality and service in British golf.

Intern Greenkeeper

East Sussex National Golf Club
06.1993 - 11.1993
  • Internship during my studies for Diploma in Turf Science at Myerscough College. I participated in the preparation of the East Course, venue of the 1993 European Open, a PGA European Tour event

Intern Greenkeeper

Fleetwood Golf Club
09.1987 - 01.1990
  • Participated in the day to day maintenance of the golf course.

Education

BIGGA & GTC
01-1998

Myerscough College
01-1994

Myerscough College
01-1993

Myerscough College
01-1991

Myerscough College
01-1990

Myerscough College
01-1988

Ongoing

Accomplishments

  • 1998 Speaker at the BIGGA / BTME Seminar Program "Winter in Wisley"
  • 1994 Winner of Institute of Groundsmanship Award
  • 1993 East Sussex National - Greenkeeper of the Year
  • 1990 Finalist of "Greenkeeper BIGGA / TORO / PGA Students of the Year"

Personal Information

  • Age: 52
  • Nationality: British with European residency since 2021
  • Marital Status: Divorced

Languages

  • English
  • French

References

Upon request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Golf (Former 3 handicap)
  • Various hobbies : Snowboarding, Hiking, Boating

Timeline

Golf Course and Landscape Consultant

Bywater Consultancy Ltd
01.2018 - Current

Director of Greenkeeping

Golf de Mogador
04.2012 - 12.2017

Creator and Owner

Luxury Lawns
08.2010 - 04.2012

Golf Course Superintendent

Terre Blanche Golf Club
01.2002 - 03.2010

Assistant Golf Course Manager

The Wisley Golf Club
06.1994 - 12.2001

Intern Greenkeeper

East Sussex National Golf Club
06.1993 - 11.1993

Intern Greenkeeper

Fleetwood Golf Club
09.1987 - 01.1990

BIGGA & GTC

Myerscough College

Myerscough College

Myerscough College

Myerscough College

Myerscough College

Ongoing

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