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A Week in the Life of a Golf Course Maintenance Worker | Grounds Crew Routine | EP:21

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  • čas přidán 5. 11. 2020
  • Welcome back to the course! In this episode, we spend an entire week in the life of a grounds crew worker. High winds, falling trees...and lots of mowing. Thanks a lot for watching!

Komentáře • 80

  • @Chainsnroses
    @Chainsnroses Před 3 lety +11

    Gotta love those beautiful golf course mornings when you pull on the gator or cart to that first hole and its still dark outside. I work at Williamsburg national in williamsburg va

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching Rob. All the best to you up there in VA.

  • @frolferfilms-justinmcnab7124
    @frolferfilms-justinmcnab7124 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I haven't worked on a course in about 19 years. Today, I applied to one. I really enjoyed your video.

  • @jamdiversified9698
    @jamdiversified9698 Před 2 lety +10

    Respect and appreciation for converting the temperature to celsius, you have at least one viewer who appreciates your effort! Also the golf course maintenance is pretty cool too haha!

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 2 lety +1

      Ha, thanks a lot! Appreciate you taking the time to comment. Thanks a lot for watching.

  • @danielhughes5517
    @danielhughes5517 Před 3 lety +9

    The solitude is definitely the main reason I love golf course work

  • @Mikka.Landry
    @Mikka.Landry Před 7 měsíci +1

    Can't wait for winter to be over, these videos make me miss work. I love doing maintenance at the course.

  • @bradleymiller5736
    @bradleymiller5736 Před 3 lety +9

    I have an interview tomorrow as an apprentice greenskeeper.. your vids have helped me gain a lot of knowledge!! Manchester, England.

    • @coophandluke3697
      @coophandluke3697 Před 2 lety

      Spent 35 years maintaining courses, enjoyed every minute, except the 2 times I wound up in hospital with heat exhaustion, in Florida. Remember to drink plenty of water each day, hope you enjoy the free golf also!

    • @Turfmastr
      @Turfmastr Před rokem

      i wish we had apprectice ships like that over here. you have to get your license become and 1st or 2nd assistant and hopefully you get a super who mentors you.

  • @RandomsFandom
    @RandomsFandom Před 3 měsíci

    Go to the camping isle for a 1 gallon dewars flask. It keeps ice for 3 days. I fill with ice and dump in hot drinks to chill. I did an almost 24 hour shift if you count the nap. Two 17hr shifts, and i couldn't do any more for a few hours

  • @colbybarnes7468
    @colbybarnes7468 Před 3 lety +4

    About to start working at one myself! These are really good videos to watch in preparation. Keep them coming!

  • @RandomsFandom
    @RandomsFandom Před 3 měsíci

    It seems like it aint just mowing if you can do all tasks. I love grass. Weed that is. 😂

  • @rosslawncare1040
    @rosslawncare1040 Před 3 lety +1

    Easily my new favorite channel to watch

  • @Stalefish6
    @Stalefish6 Před měsícem

    Nice videos…🤙

  • @ballpython324
    @ballpython324 Před 2 lety +1

    I've seen tons of launches growing up in Melbourne FL. Didnt think yall would be able to see them down there! Great video, loved the big downed tree operation 😂

  • @jimmontgomery974
    @jimmontgomery974 Před 4 měsíci

    Partially retired and starting my first grounds keeper job tomorrow. Loved the video.

  • @coophandluke3697
    @coophandluke3697 Před 2 lety

    Studied Turfgrass Management at NC State, spent 35 years in maintenance, was an assistant at 3 clubs, always remember a golf course is like rust. It never sleeps

  • @jamesb7651
    @jamesb7651 Před 4 měsíci

    I do this seasonal job in high altitude Colorado. Clearly the most peaceful of jobs.

  • @angeliquepienaar346
    @angeliquepienaar346 Před 3 lety

    I just started work at Schoeman Park Golf Club in South Africa. I enjoy the videos keep it up thanks

  • @ronniecastillo6304
    @ronniecastillo6304 Před 3 lety

    I love your videos, don't stop!

  • @JesseMartinez-cm7tl
    @JesseMartinez-cm7tl Před rokem

    I got a interview tomorrow at a golf course for entry level groundskeep. I hope I get it this looks like a awesome job.

  • @Dan-lq4op
    @Dan-lq4op Před 3 lety

    I just started and love it.....nice video.

  • @fibreguy1971
    @fibreguy1971 Před 3 lety

    Very relaxing to watch particularly as I cannot get out on my lawns due to the temperature and water. Off to do some hedge trimming later after a lazy start. At least will be in a nice warm cab.

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 3 lety

      Good luck with the hedges! Stay warm out there. Thanks for watching/commenting.

  • @alceja3522
    @alceja3522 Před 2 lety +2

    Just found your channel, love it! Your Toro Gm are they 14 Blade you guys use in the greens?!

  • @benjaminjohnson824
    @benjaminjohnson824 Před 3 lety

    I can’t escape the golf course, it’s snowing right now so of course we’re closed and I’m on CZcams watching the course 😂

  • @andrewcolin4243
    @andrewcolin4243 Před 3 lety

    John I’m an assistant superintendent at a private club in Indianapolis. You should look at Ohio state online turf management certificate. It’s 6 sections you can go as fast as you want through it and it’s only $600. Courses will take that for assistant jobs and super jobs down the line. They love that with exp.

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 3 lety

      Thanks a lot Andrew! I’ll definitely look into that. Appreciate you taking the time to tell me. All the very best.

  • @chrisboylen1807
    @chrisboylen1807 Před 3 lety

    Thanks a lot for your vids man. I just over wintered with rye and bent and it has all come up nicely. My Great States push mower takes me dow to a half but my California Trimmer is just laying down the Annual Rye and it won’t cut it. I want to get it to a quarter inch just so I can maximize the creeping bentgrass. Also I have some scalping issues. I am in Gulf Breeze Florida inside Pensacola.

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching Chris and sharing. We reel mow pretty tight everyday. We have celebration Bermuda fairways and Tif Eagle greens. We actually don’t overseed at all...so I apologize as I’m not the most knowledgeable about rye. Sound like you have nice lawn there tho!

  • @RandomsFandom
    @RandomsFandom Před 3 měsíci

    Many landscaping companies have female crews that weed and do spot chem treatment. I call them flower power

  • @ronniecastillo6304
    @ronniecastillo6304 Před 3 lety

    I've worked golf course for about 8 years now, Grand Harbor in Vero Beach Florida, John's Island West in Sabastian , FL. Hawks Nest, The Moorings, Point West, Shit, I know Golf Course!

  • @RandomsFandom
    @RandomsFandom Před 3 měsíci

    I never work with music unless I'm just walking. Machinery is dangerous, and music is a distraction

  • @cjschmuck8644
    @cjschmuck8644 Před 16 dny

    Do these get mowed every day

  • @gavinfoster8988
    @gavinfoster8988 Před 3 lety

    have thought about getting qualifications for your job john ? its mostly online now all you need is a laptop or your phone may be good enough. ask your boss if you can do it and if they will pay for it. makes a big difference when going for an interview

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 3 lety +1

      Good idea. I’ll certainly research that. Thanks for watching as always.

    • @gavinfoster8988
      @gavinfoster8988 Před 3 lety

      its nvq in the uk , im sure you have your own version mate

    • @gavinfoster8988
      @gavinfoster8988 Před 3 lety

      ACS DISTANCE EDUCATION, sports turf management bht 202 . hope this helps

  • @danielhughes5517
    @danielhughes5517 Před 3 lety +1

    I've been working on a golf course for 12 years and that's a chem trail buddy not a rocket

    • @nafod32
      @nafod32 Před 2 měsíci

      No star link rocket

  • @erikwestrheim804
    @erikwestrheim804 Před 2 lety

    Nice.

  • @hallguys9311
    @hallguys9311 Před rokem

    Dude, we just had a hydraulic leak, big time operator error, he noticed the leak on one hole but continued mowing the next green, lines up and down the entire green, bad day

  • @humdrummed
    @humdrummed Před 2 lety

    11:56, you mean if you only have one or two holes left at lunch time you would not finish and take a late lunch? We did that all the time.

  • @areguapiri
    @areguapiri Před rokem

    Does anybody know the name and location of this golf course?

  • @shawnthomas6171
    @shawnthomas6171 Před 3 lety +2

    seeing greens get aerated is hella cringe.. dope video tho 👊🏻

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 3 lety

      Yea...it’s like we spend all this time trying to make em nice and then, one day, destroy them. Agreed. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Really appreciate it.

  • @jackriffle3969
    @jackriffle3969 Před 2 lety +1

    hey man, i’m a young teenage kid getting a job at a country club course. any tips or advice? i’m nervous about messing up

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Jack - good luck bud. Don’t worry about messing up. Everyone does. In fact, it’s the only way to learn. It’s expected. Grass grows back! Keep us posted on how you’re doing. Just work hard and volunteer to do various tasks.

  • @evanmyllenbeck3875
    @evanmyllenbeck3875 Před 3 lety

    Have you had any encounters with gators while trimming weed beds?

  • @hendrymuljadi739
    @hendrymuljadi739 Před 2 lety

    I love your videos man
    Question regarding mowing the rough or fareway, will it ruin the reel mower when you run over the golf balls?

    • @unclelarry7650
      @unclelarry7650 Před rokem

      It will mess up the bed knife of the reel if you run over a golf ball so definitely avoid mowing over them unless you have a guard on the reels that repels golf balls for mowing driving ranges

  • @Mobb_-gm9tr
    @Mobb_-gm9tr Před rokem

    I looked it up and during the time of shooting this video spacex launched 3 different starlink rockets and also a were anticipating the return of crew dragon 2

  • @walkergreen7633
    @walkergreen7633 Před 2 lety +1

    When you get a hydraulic leak, what's the best thing to do?

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 2 lety

      I don’t know…wash hard with chemicals. I wish I knew, lol. Thanks for watching and commenting 👊

    • @walkergreen7633
      @walkergreen7633 Před 2 lety

      @@fairwayjohn6336 gonna be starting an assistant superintendents job at a country club up here in NY! Previously worked on courses and now im coming back to it after years. your videos have inspired me! i hope you start back up soon!

    • @frankruiz3359
      @frankruiz3359 Před 2 lety

      Get as far from the green as possible!!

    • @wakeup1679
      @wakeup1679 Před 8 měsíci

      get ready for some sod work ...i've gotten lucky in the past by immediately hand watering the leak line until saturated but not very often ..Its as much about the temp of the oil as it is the oil itself ,they also have a special detergent if applied timely is helpful with recovery time

  • @jeremyjohnson3982
    @jeremyjohnson3982 Před 3 lety

    @FairwayJohn. KICK ASS VIDEOS MAN. It looks like you filmed history. Infamous Elon musk and friends sent a Falcon 9 Space Rocket carrying GPS satellites launched by SPace X on November 6th. Believe it was around 9am as you filmed. That was awesome

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 3 lety

      I hope thats true, lol. Some people say it was just an airplane. What do I know...lol. BUT I’m sticking with my story. Thanks for this comment! I will stick with this legendary tale going forward!!! 👊

  • @anyprax
    @anyprax Před 2 lety

    How is the relationship between greenskeeper and club member/golfer?
    are there many conflicts, or is it civil for the most part?
    would love to hear back from you

    • @vanbailey129
      @vanbailey129 Před 2 lety +2

      Most members at my course are miserable old people that complain about everything

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 2 lety

      I feel ya

  • @raybaker8653
    @raybaker8653 Před 3 lety

    That wasn't an airplane at 4:00? That's exactly what they look like when the sun shines on them the right way. Maybe there's something different about it that i cant see through the camera.

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 3 lety

      Hmmm maybe....lol...I’m sticking with rocket cause it seems cooler. Haha. Thanks for watching Ray, I appreciate it!

  • @danielhughes5517
    @danielhughes5517 Před 3 lety

    Free lunches!!!??? We gotta beg for toilet paper!!!

  • @robinbeukes433
    @robinbeukes433 Před 3 lety

    You should show while you are busy cutting.!!!!!!!

  • @qrstv1
    @qrstv1 Před 3 lety

    What kind of camera do you take with you? I work on a course in Oklahoma, cheers from down here

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 3 lety

      Thanks a lot for watching Julien. I just use my phone (iPhone 11). I’m hoping to get a GoPro one of these days. Appreciate the comment!

    • @manikmiah542
      @manikmiah542 Před 2 lety

      Hi sir
      I am manik miah is from Bangladesh, I am interested in this assistant green keeper position , so any one can help me for find my dream job.

  • @mattsherry6297
    @mattsherry6297 Před 3 lety +2

    I’m a superintendent and does yours know you waste so much time on your phone while doing your jobs? Your vid is cool but damn. 18 hole collars and approaches my guy gets done in 2 hours.

    • @edzuit420
      @edzuit420 Před 2 lety

      wasting time and not doing a very good job. 12:43 see how far the roller is away from the cutting edge? Ridiculous

    • @chebs1310
      @chebs1310 Před 2 lety

      i imagine tee boxes take the other 2 to 3 hours. its all job related material what he records. educational really. 40 minutes out of entire week doesnt seem like that much of a time waste.

    • @aviator5787
      @aviator5787 Před 2 lety

      Working in a gulf course is a piece of shit,lot of damn work for the pay,thanks god im graduating now dammit

  • @RandomsFandom
    @RandomsFandom Před 3 měsíci

    I mow ponds and fields while managing at an HOA neighborhood with a 10 man crew. This guy does it wrong. He has them working on top of each other instead of phases. You can work a spot untill the last group is done. He rushes the work instead of proper staging of tasks. Lots of "hurry up, and wait"

  • @robinbeukes433
    @robinbeukes433 Před 3 lety +1

    we dont just want to see before and after!

    • @fairwayjohn6336
      @fairwayjohn6336  Před 3 lety

      Yea it’s a little hard to film during the process. I’ll get a tripod or something going forward. I use my phone for everything so maybe I’ll try and upgrade! Apologies on that front. Thanks for watching!

    • @fibreguy1971
      @fibreguy1971 Před 3 lety

      Robin maybe I would put this a little more politely. I am so impressed we get to see what we do considering the job must also get done. Alot of hard work goes into these videos. I for one really appreciate it.