The R&A has appointed Dr Brett Morris to its Sustainable Agronomy workforce within the Asia-Pacific area. With over three many years of experience in turfgrass science and amenity horticulture, he’ll play a pivotal function in advancing sustainable practices throughout golf’s agronomic panorama.
A extremely revered chief within the international turf trade, Dr Morris joins The R&A from Syngenta Skilled Options, the place he served as Technical Providers Supervisor for Australia and New Zealand.
His profession spans 34 years, together with 15 years as a Golf Course Superintendent managing various turfgrass programs at public, personal and resort programs in Australia, Fiji, and Indonesia. His agronomy portfolio additionally contains oversight of Australia’s high 100-ranked golf programs, main racetracks and worldwide soccer stadiums used for televised occasions.
Along with his hands-on expertise, Dr Morris holds a PhD in Turfgrass Science and Breeding and has pushed innovation throughout educational, industrial and R&D sectors. His work has been instrumental in growing groundbreaking turf options, together with novel chemistry, organic merchandise and surfactant applied sciences. A sought-after speaker, he repeatedly shares insights on turf administration at conferences worldwide.
“Brett’s mix of sensible experience and scientific rigour aligns completely with our mission to advertise sustainable golf course administration,” mentioned Chris Grey, Head of Sustainable Golf & Agronomy – Asia- Pacific. “His deep understanding of agronomic challenges within the Asia-Pacific area might be invaluable as we work with programs to steadiness environmental stewardship with world-class enjoying circumstances.”
Dr. Morris emphasised his enthusiasm for the function: “Becoming a member of The R&A represents an thrilling alternative to scale sustainable practices that profit each the sport and the atmosphere. I stay up for collaborating with stakeholders throughout the area to implement options that improve turf well being, preserve assets, and help the long-term viability of golf.”
