Working On A Golf Course | Grounds Crew Maintenance | Reel Mowing Tees | EP:1

Grounds crew maintenance reel mowing. Typical day-in-life while working on a golf course.

[@BenjaminBuschManAndel]

Literally my favorite parts of being a maintenance worker is the morning drive and the kick ass sunrises.

[@Mikka.Landry]

You are not wrong about that one!

[@sethbrown5856]

Dude same. I’m not a maintenance worker, but a treat laws for a living and I always see the most beautiful sunrises driving to work in the morning. I live in Kansas and we’re known for our sunrises. I don’t necessarily love the driving part of going to work in the morning, because there’s always traffic 😂. The sunrises make it a whole lot better though.

[@Edogaadesu]

I just landed a job at a golf course 15 minutes from my place. I’m glad to know that this man has made plenty of maintenance videos to watch and prepare me for my first day this Thursday. Wish me luck!

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Good luck dude!

[@NICU2]

Good luck, I was just thinking about applying for this job

[@jamesdunne6724]

Hope your enjoying the best job in the world

[@Edogaadesu]

@@jamesdunne6724 hey you have the same last name as the golf course I work at “Dunne” lol. But yes I’ve learned so much this season in terms of operating machinery and maintaining turf and have to say I’m considering pursuing this as a future career considering I’m still only in my college years.

[@mashadow21]

same scenario. dont even have a drivers license. you gonna see me mow next to tiger woods one day.

[@Mikka.Landry]

Love working at a golf course. Best job I've had so far! Hate when winter comes around

[@vedantraut327]

Far better than a sedentary IT job, I agree 💯

[@ramy11276]

How can I get a job like her?

[@WNZWNZWNZWNZWNZWNZWNZWNZWNZWNZ]

Super blessed that I was able to catch a job on a course that I live on. Doing the same stuff as you, keep it up!

[@ThePatriotsrule123]

Great Job, I work at a local municipal course, love it!

[@ScratchyBaws]

Wow! free lunch. That's a saving in itself each day/week/month/year out of your pocket.

[@dannyreeve22]

A piece of me died when you put those tee markers back on the same spot when we do tees we always make sure to move them as well as so not to kill off the grass 👍

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Yup, lol...I caught I did that when I rewatched. They are 100% supposed to be moved, you’re right. Thanks for watching!

[@dannyreeve22]

Lol no probs I’ve subbed as well it’s always nice to watch fellow green staff work and try to pick up things that others might do differently

[@jamesdunne6724]

Yes very very poor practice

[@TheJoshman2011]

@@fairwayjohn6336 nice to learn about the warm season grasses im a student at the University of Guelph for their turfgrass management course so we tend to only focus on the cool season grasses. Id love to spend some time working with warm season grasses just might have to wait a couple more years

[@thegolfdude]

@@jamesdunne6724 you guys need to chill. Those tee boxes were immaculate, this isnt' your local clapped out muni with your shovel marks

[@ajmueller4527]

Sweet video man! I’m a college Turfgrass student and I’ve been thinking of doing something like this for a while! Great footage, course is beautiful!

[@ZethDee]

2 years later, me having my first day monday...please god let this video be the one to give me the knowledge i need

[@EricBible87]

Great quality in this video. Love the b roll footage. Nicely done.

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Thanks a lot Eric. I appreciate it. Thanks for your support.

[@connorgreer5532]

solid videos john keep it up

[@anthonysutube]

I actually got anthor job on a new golf course in my area today, im being paid $15 an hour again, the course looks nice and plus the workers are actually great people as well as the supervisors!

[@foonigan3571]

looks like a great fishing spot :D

[@Chevboymrd07]

Beautiful course

[@davidcooper8058]

Spent 35 years in the business, studied turf management at n.c State, was an assistant at 3 clubs, always remember, a golf course is like that, it never sleeps

[@davidcooper8058]

Is like rust, it never sleeps

[@fairwayjohn6336]

That's good advice David. NC State has a great program. That's a lot for watching a taking the time to comment. 35yrs is a lot of expertise. Glad to have you!

[@foonigan3571]

looks like a great fishing spot 🤙

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Definitely some fish in there. Thanks for commenting!

[@roytschaefer3518]

This is Perfect bud

[@MattSlapps]

Did this for a summer and you can’t beat the sunrise every morning. Hard work but it pays off !

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Agreed! 👊

[@8evvied]

Great content mate

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Appreciate it Rees. Thanks a lot for watching and taking the time to drop that comment. All the best to you. Thanks again.

[@bobrocks83]

Tees and apps day, can’t wait to get back at it up here in Canada

[@danielkelly8756]

Hey John, it would be great if you made a public playlist on the channel which is just a chronological order of your uploads so we can watch them and have them tick over onto the next ones at the end, also makes it easier to jump in where you left off. Just an idea. Cheers for the great content

[@MatsDawson]

Love the videos John. Keep up the great work. I want a triplex or a greensmaster 1000 for my yard haha.

[@fairwayjohn6336]

They are pretty cool, right?! Thanks for taking the time to comment Matt!

[@user-kj1mp9eo9v]

Nice guy….professional! No smack, just the facts.

[@Shaboiiii]

Golf course maintenance is an unsung hero

[@jaredrace4599]

Yeah and golfers look at us all like we're less than not realizing their course would not be playable wothout us. Pricks

[@sarahmanz5186]

I work at a golf course and it’s the best job ever!!!! I’m there at least a few hours a day and it’s my favorite place to be

[@vedantraut327]

Excellent, I am considering it. Does it pay well?

[@SubZeroSnipes]

Just landed a job as a grounds crew member! Hopefully it's a good time

[@tk-unc]

How is it? Reaching my two year mark in June

[@terryrothgeb1684]

You think thats crazy? I just got a superintendant position because I'm street smart, am an arborist and have a weird ability to pick up new things almost immediately... Im basically going in blind boys!

[@terryrothgeb1684]

I started as a cook. This is a true story!

[@tk-unc]

@@terryrothgeb1684 that is crazy. Im working my way on getting there. Thought you would need some sort of degree in turf management or agronomy??

[@terryrothgeb1684]

@@tk-unc its a 9 hole with one greenskeeper. So far im working on the course from the top down to give immediate results for the play... I've mowed greens for one season... I need a pesticide and herbicide license, basically going to be a jack of all trades and try to make it work, the owner is confident 😅 as long as i don't kill an entire greens grass, I think it'll work out. I will though be diving into a lot more research into agronomy and soil based science. I saw the greens, blue fertilizer, in the rays of the inner wood that I cut a branch off of, to open up a greens approach shot. Seeing how the positive energy flow of water up a tree from photosynthesis raised the greens nutrition into it, gave me some cool sense of pride, i definitely know some, but im going to be very eager to learn. Plus its a small town, its free rent and utilities on the golf course... just to pour my heart and soul onto it.

[@Mattmorro67]

I see yall are all Toro at your course. Our new superintendent loves his Toro stuff, the rest of us are John Deere or nothing. Could be worse though.. Could have all Jacobsen equipment lol. I moved on from course work to city parks. Sometimes I miss doing this.. until it's cup change day or heads & swing joints need dug up.

[@RandomFandom1]

Free lunch???? I knew you saved the best for last. Now I definitely want to manage that turf.

[@elliottwillis5931]

Found your channel from a LawnTips video. The production quality is great! Like someone else said, the B-Roll is fantastic. Keep it up mate!

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Thanks for taking the time to watch Elliott. Also, thanks for the kind words about the quality...I’m glad you enjoy it! All the best to you!

[@kall3467]

Man, I wish our course provided lunch. Usually I have to carry mine with me on the mower and eat somewhere out on the back 40...

[@bovinicusdivinicus]

Hey bro. I'm a john too. I've been working at golf courses on and off since 1996. Worked at the royal ottawa golf club in aylmer quebec and les vieux moulins and now at rivermead golf club cutting fairways. Plus other stuff, of course. I've pretty much done everything except rough machines. Did tees with a triplex, aprons and approaches also . raked, fixed and made sandtraps, edges. Made tees, lots of greens . Walkers, fairways mowers toro 5500, Jacobson LF510.. etc. My resume is long lol. I'm just curious about your oerimiter or cleanup cut, because if you do it last you will catch any grass your reels or rollers might dump as you lift or lower your reels.

[@_P0tat07_]

Toro makes the best turf equipment. Been at a golf course for 8 years now, but I think it’s about time to get a job that follows my college degree.

[@rideoutsean]

I personally prefer Deere, but Toro doesn't disappoint

[@_P0tat07_]

@@rideoutsean we demoed a John Deere greens mower. It was decent. Much better than jacobsens

[@rideoutsean]

@@_P0tat07_ to be fair i think anything is better than jacobsens haha

[@_P0tat07_]

@@rideoutsean we’ve had nothing but issues with them. 🤣

[@masonr3706]

Nice video, I'm one of the grounds keepers at a golf course.

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Appreciate you watching Mason. Thanks a lot. 👊

[@alolipa]

I being working at the courses at the villages in Florida learning how to use all those equipment is a lot of fun except for the early drive other than that I like it

[@jamiemason8886]

Just started working at a course 3 month ago. Enjoy your videos, You should have a tripod set up to video while your doing the work. Keep up the great work

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Thanks a lot Jamie. I think the tripod would be awesome. Just don’t want to slow myself up by setting it up and moving it etc…but, it would add a lot. Thanks again.

[@RockyTop85]

I miss this kind of work. Did it several years. There is a reason clean up is called clean up though

[@9originalpinstripe9]

Tri-flexing is my favorite part of the job

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Thanks for watching Joe! Yea, that mower is really fun. Don’t get to use as much as I’d like. All the best to you.

[@brian949be]

Only a few would say its the best job ever ! You only can keep learning and enjoy golfing while were at it 😅

[@davidwilliams5018]

Hi john love the channel. What weed and feed fertiliser do you use on the tee areas?

[@RandomFandom1]

Omg, I want a respectable turf management job. My HOA lawns I was put in charge of have thatch and tire ruts in parallel

[@waylonjennings2211]

You don’t use the buckets to collect the grass clippings? What’s the pros and cons?

[@kevinsears6346]

Hey John, I hope you are doing ok. Haven’t seen any new videos and know you mentioned your dog passed away. You have a gift and hope to hear from you soon.

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Thanks a lot Kevin. Appreciate you taking the time to write that.

[@ItsMattYT]

i personally save the outline perimetre cut for last as i see it as a clean up lap cut I also wouldn’t place tee markers in the same exact spot

[@adamfrbs9259]

That bird did a "f u" stretch before it moved lol.

[@symplectics13]

We mow the middles then finish up around the edges. Makes for a better look.

[@VaclavM]

Looking good. Why don't you box off the clippings?

[@MGSSAB]

Started at a local golf club about 5 days ago now and already being trained on the mowers and equipment! Also here in Florida. Gotta get my body back in shape? What pay per hour should I be asking for with this kind of work? I am starting at $15 an hour and am full time. Pay does seem quite low.

[@Mefodman]

Thank you Fairway John

[@payasoteamhonda]

DONT PUT THE TEE MARKER BACK WERE THE GRASS IS DYING 😂 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

[@jerjerrybear]

So are there 3 lengths of grass at a typical golf course? What do you call each of the 3 lengths of grass? I know the shortest one is called “greens” . What are the other two called? Also, what type of grass is each (i.e zoysia, Kentucky bluegrass, etc)?

[@Toobeez1]

Lol the tee boxes look like the greens at local

[@shiskinegreenkeeper2782]

Why do you not have grass boxes on the triple when cutting tees ....??

[@lilhawk402]

man, that looks so peaceful to be out there! I will never take a course for granted again! Do you guys get to golf for free there?

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Thanks for watching/commenting Nate! We do get to play for free...but honestly, it’s the last thing you want to do after a full day.

[@lilhawk402]

@@fairwayjohn6336 I can understand that😂

[@mikayla6386]

I’ve been mowing tees for the last 3 weeks. At our golf course, we’ve changed our tees from circles to squares this season and they look so much better!

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Nice! Glad to hear it. Best of luck on the course. Thanks for watching. 👊

[@saile20]

Just a question, do you play golf yourself too? And if so, how does it feel to be playing when you know that you're one of the guys keeping the course nice for golfers like yourself?

[@dnttripdnttrip1989]

Tees collars nd aproaches my favorite best job in the world

[@humdrummed]

Mowing tees was my least favorite job. We had to catch our grass. Lots of dumping! Don't your shoes get filled with grass clippings? Mine did, but I found a way to keep most of the grass out.

[@AgriExcellence]

Do you have any tips for cleaning up wobbly lines ?

[@jacobwatson9962]

Great video I just left my job in teaching to take up a new carrer just ike this any tips or advice or even online courses would a great help keep them coming

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Lots of people make that switch...even if it’s only for a few months. We have an ex-teacher on staff right now as a matter of fact. Best thing to do is just get in there and start learning. Penn State has a great online certification program as well. All the best to you.

[@-What-are-your-thoughts]

@@fairwayjohn6336 ... Thanks for the input, do you know what the name of the online course is Penn State holds.

[@grazynosugref7688]

Don't do it.

[@GforcePilotAustralia]

Are we just going to ignore the 6 Toro greenmasters in the back? what i would give to own one of those....

[@futur_sunds]

How long do you usually work in a day?

[@whataplonker82]

Why did you put tee markets back in old place

[@petercannon5844]

I’m surprised you keep your tee blocks the full width of the tee deck. I keep mine 4 paces apart to allow for more areas free of damage and ease of repair

[@1babydario]

Hi John just curious what type of grass is that, looks nice mowed real short .

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Thanks for the question! It’s celebration Bermuda grass. Appreciate you watching.

[@cheese3175]

No grass boxes on tees ?

[@spiveydurango5437]

Just wondering why you do not rotate tees on a daily basis, when you put the markers back you put them back in the exact same place. You have yellowing grass underneath them which indicates they have been in the same place for at least 3 days, we move them daily. When mowing with a triplex or fairway unit with reels, the machine is designed to drop the reels as soon as you clear over your boundary with the front reels you drop them and the back real will clear boundary without scalping. I mowed for probably 5 years without that knowledge, alot less stressful when you know that. Good video overall.

[@fairwayjohn6336]

You’re 100% right. I didn’t realize I did that until I rewatched it. Probably distracted myself by talking/holding camera but point being...you’re absolutely right. The mowing tip is solid as well. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@bovinicusdivinicus]

Why do you do your perimeter first?.

[@rockinrollinntrollin616]

I'm surprised your cutting without grass pick boxes on your Triplex ...is thatch not an issue ?.

[@stevenbarclay6021]

No it’s optional You don’t need to some places just blow tees ,approach s after they are cut

[@grazynosugref7688]

Where are the grass boxes? end up a thatchy mess if you dont collect. Safety boots?

[@fairwayjohn6336]

The fairway mowers do have the boxes, however these triplexes don’t. Why? No clue...I’d have to ask the superintendent that. Safety boots are actually a good idea. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@hillsr]

What grass type is there?

[@gregorheinrich]

There is so much work behind the maintenace of a good golf course and few golfers are aware of this. Here in extensive interview with a head greenkeeper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJuUonZmpdyIgJo

[@samuelasamoah6906]

I see a few weeds here and there but overall i think your course looks great, i have 2 questions First one whats your plan for getting rid of weeds both preventive(pre-emergents) and eradication? Second do you spray pre-emergence on greens, if not what's your alternative?

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Thanks for watching Sam. We do spray pre-emergents on all the flower beds, etc... the greens are sprayed everyday with a blend of nutrients. I’m honestly not sure if that formula includes anything to combat weeds. I’ll ask the spray technician for you. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@samuelasamoah6906]

@@fairwayjohn6336 okay thanks, wanted to know what grass you have on the greens as well

[@alcredeur]

Looks like y'all have an overabundance of Toro Greensmasters in that shop. I could take one of those off your hands for you. Lol

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Lol, yea we have quite a few, right?! They get sharpened once a week and are often rotated in and out. I’d happily let you take one but they’d probably ask me to take a permanent vacation. Thanks a lot for watching and for the comment!

[@alcredeur]

@@fairwayjohn6336 in all seriousness, how often do most golf courses change out their greens mowers? I know it probably varies from course to course, but just generally. I live in Lafayette, LA and we have probably a dozen golf courses in this area. But I've never seen an auction or a store around here that sells the used course equipment. I'm trying to get my hands on a greens mower, but I'd prefer to avoid having to drive to west Texas or south Florida to get one.

[@DmaneTheGod]

Must be nice to take your time lol I work on a public course that averages 260-300 rounds a golf a day . Best public course in pinellas county

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Dang that’s a lot. This course is nowhere near that. Also, most members won’t play past 1pm...it’s kinda crazy.

[@finchjones]

My golf course is Sedgefield Country Club in North Carolina. We have champion bermuda on our fairways and greens. The course is also the home of a PGA Tour event named the wyndham championship. The only thing i wish the mowers would do is do stripes in the fairway. Instead it’s just all one pattern. Why do you think they do it that way?

[@fairwayjohn6336]

That’s awesome…hosting a PGA event. Dang! We burn our stripes in which takes years of mowing the same direction. It’s more noticeable during certain parts of the year…right now we are doing aeration, etc…

[@finchjones]

@@fairwayjohn6336 sweet. i believe we mow in a circular pattern so maybe that’s why too. thanks for your reply!

[@tobytykes]

No catcher?

[@tateswanson7687]

Dope man. Superintendent? Or are you just apart of the grounds crew

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Thanks Tate. I wish, lol. Just part of the grounds crew. I appreciate you watching.

[@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295]

Worst job in the world, signed a former assistant superintendent

[@tateswanson7687]

@@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295 why? I’m thinking abt it as a career

[@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295]

@@tateswanson7687 You have no life. You work 7 days a week for 80 hours a week for a salary around 37K. Assistant superintendents make less money than bag boys and only make about 80 cents more an hour than the rookies on the crew. You get no respect either. Talk to alot of assistants before you go to college for Turfgrass Science.

[@9originalpinstripe9]

@@tateswanson7687 it depends what course you work at. Some course will pay 50k a year starting for a assistant superintendent with pay increase. I also got free housing and free lunch. Fun job, but mid summer can be tough with the heat. Don’t listen to INFJ

[@dalkra99]

3:58 man that’s pretty. What a sight to see everyday.

[@anhluong9804]

Hay quá

[@NikBando]

B roll on point. What course are you working on?

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Appreciate you watching Nik. Thanks for commenting too. It’s just one of the hundreds here in South Florida, lol. Pretty much a resort course with limited membership.

[@gringochoppers]

Been driving OTR for 32 years..I'm gonna see if I can get a job at a Golf Course as a grounds keeper..I don't know anything about golf so now I guess I'll have to look for some Golf course information for dummies videos

[@fairwayjohn6336]

You got it…it’s easy. After 2-3 weeks…you’ll feel right at home. Good luck.

[@viralexotics8031]

9:10 isn’t it called a fringe?

[@indianacowboy2205]

I start tomorrow

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Congrats man. Best of luck to you!

[@signasuperius1090]

Just me or you went clockwise on 1st tee u did then anti on 2nd

[@ontarioaquatics9643]

Thinking about getting a job at a course as a grounds keeper I’m having my doubts tho i have no idea how to work all the mowers and shit they would have and I feel like I would fuck up a lot.. idk maybe I’m just dumb as fuck 😂

[@jesussolorio8437]

Did you get it? I'm in a similar situation. Worked Concrete construction for a few years and now I just want something less stressful on the mind and body. Thinking of applying but don't know much about lawn mowers.

[@ontarioaquatics9643]

@@jesussolorio8437 sorry didn’t see this till now.. yes I got the job and it was way easier than expected that is depending on where you go and how nice the people are there, I’m at a family owned course so they all tend to be friendly.. I’ve yet to get on the mowers but the shit looks plain simple

[@ontarioaquatics9643]

@@jesussolorio8437 another thing that can help is find out what kind of mowers they use and watch KZbin vids on them you will get it in no time trust

[@jesussolorio8437]

@@ontarioaquatics9643 Awesome brother. Thank for the reply and goodluck. I'm going to go ahead and apply

[@ontarioaquatics9643]

@@jesussolorio8437 np man best of luck to ya

[@TacoCrisma]

Provided lunch and mowing all day in paradise? What’s the catch?

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Lol, it ain’t bad...right?! Thanks for watching.

[@TacoCrisma]

@@fairwayjohn6336 yeah man, love your editing and relaxing style of presentation, honestly if the golf course life doesn’t pay the bills you should consider freelance videography.

[@grasscutter1919]

Maybe if you moved the tee blocks once in a while you wouldn’t have to do extensive repairs on the tees

[@edknight7482]

Damn i miss workn at a private club. Loved my job but was not utilized for my experience. Then got fucked by management when covid hit.

[@payasoteamhonda]

You shouldn’t put the tee makers back were it was cause you’ll will kill the grass you didn’t notice it was yellow already 🤝

[@thegoldennuke1096]

It's 2am and I have an exam at 10. Why am I here?

[@setmefree2818]

As a golf course maintenance employee at a high end country club, there's a lot he's not telling you. Plus, there needs to be buckets on the blades to catch the grass.

[@KingDonger]

what is he not telling

[@mohammadrobel4850]

can i talk to u..pls

[@kellyschmitt9301]

You really went for lunch with one hole left? That's what is wrong with this work force.

[@ryanmonaghan5669]

never ever put the markers back in a dead spot you donut.

[@fairwayjohn6336]

Correct...scroll through comments and you’ll see me responding. It completely slipped my mind while filming. Almost like I did exactly what not to do.

[@ronniecastillo6304]

Never place tee marker on same spot you got it from, I got 8 years golf course ex, and this film is not right

[@teach623]

In 20 years Ive never seen anyone do this so called safety pass. just learn your triplex this is gonna take you all day!

[@brian949be]

Do you guys use the clock method to cut or just cut vertical?

[@brian949be]

How often does you head mechanic sharpen your guys reels ?

[@techdevil22]

HMU John ..., my parents and I run the Golf Course in Saltville , VA vchecvk it out

[@PrevostKlaus]

We Hotsy hot water wash every mower after each hole. 🥸