070 | Building Old Sawmill: Leadership, Agronomy, and a New Vision for Golf with Chris Fletcher
Description
Chris Fletcher joins the podcast to share his path through nearly three decades in the golf industry, the mentors who guided him, and the exciting challenges of constructing Old Sawmill, a new course in the Charleston/Hilton Head area.
He discusses everything from grass selection and soil challenges to team building and member engagement, offering valuable insights for both golf professionals and enthusiasts.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
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How Chris’s 27 years of experience and mentorship prepared him for the Old Sawmill project
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The philosophy behind Old Sawmill’s unique membership model and member experience
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Agronomic strategies for managing diverse soils, drainage, and overseeding in a shoulder-season club
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The importance of superintendent–architect–contractor relationships in course construction
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Lessons in leadership, team building, and mentoring when starting from scratch
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How technology like turf scan is shaping modern course design and maintenance
Links mentioned in this episode:
Chris Fletcher - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fletcher-004a442a/
Old Sawmill Golf Club - https://oldsawmillgc.com/
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