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uFEATUREu ROB MUNRO, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, CABOT CLIFFS GOLF COURSE
Jamie Robb (left) of BCGSA presents the Brian Finnegan Memo- rial award to Rob Munro (right).
When considering any great accom- plishment in history, from cultural milestones such as particularly moving pieces of art or music, to landmark achievements like the first Everest summit, success is usually attributed to an individual or group. While it is true that these people have worked to earn their accolades, most would credit their teachers, peers, and allies as their inspiration.
When I think about these examples, while large scale, they relate back to our small turf industry where our most successful leaders attribute success to a diverse list of personal
Rob tending to the greens at Capilano Golf & Country Club.
mentors that have taught them the ins and outs of agronomy, team management and life as a Superintendent/Course Manager. As a new generation of Turf Managersmoveintopositionsofresponsibility,itisnowthetaskofcurrent leaders to mentor and inspire the next wave of golf course superintendents who are now entering the industry. As Turf Managers, our talent is growing high quality turfgrass, but can high quality people be developed as well?
WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE?
An interesting question that I often see posted on Twitter is “What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?” or something along that train of thought. Personally, the most valuable advice I’ve been given is to simply ask questions. I think this advice is something that so many people receive and fail to act upon (at least very well).
I received this lesson in a performance review when I was 17 after deciding that I wanted to pursue a career in golf course maintenance. The conversation followed a dialogue that essentially had the tone that I was not showing that I
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GORDON WITTEVEEN AWARD