Nicole Pendergast
Horticulturalist, Brookwater Golf & Country Club, Australia
Nature and animals have always been a passion of mine, and after working in administration for about 20 years, I decided a career change was in order. I studied horticulture and in 2017 a horticulturist position became available at Brookwater Golf and Country Club; I got the job! I was nervous as I’d never worked on a golf course and only ever played one game of golf in my life, but I stayed positive and I’ve never looked back. I was warmly welcomed on my first day on the job and every day since and I love walking in the door to an amazing team; we have a strong, crazy, happy work ethic that combined, produces outstanding attention to detail. Working with the agronomy team and Troon leaders, the course always looks magic, easily creating a sense of pride amongst this talented team. I’ve been lucky to gain an incredible amount of knowledge and I never thought I’d get such a kick out of straight lines on pristine lawns.
Being part of the Brookwater Golf & Country Club team/family for five years now has been a massive privilege; everyday warms my soul, to experience the awesome vibrant attitudes of determined golfers, the trees, plants, animals, coming home covered in sand, dirt, grass, challenging the daily weather extremes and feeling exhausted, yet still with the biggest content smile on my face…yes this is my happy place!
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